Licensed Clinical Therapist I - Community Crisis Response Team*
Salary
$76,918.40 - $108,451.20 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-13131ccrt-01
Department
Department of Behavioral Health
Opening Date
02/28/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
The Job
Are you interested in using your clinical and administrative skills to make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents?
Join a team who is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference in the lives of the residents of San Bernardino County.
The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of Licensed Clinical Therapists I for the Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT). Licensed Clinical Therapists I assigned to CCRT provide field-based crisis response 365 days per year from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and participate in the initial stages of disaster response, on behalf of the Department of Behavioral Health. Field teams provide one-on-one crisis intervention wherever the individual is located. CCRT staff do not carry caseloads and are offered 4/10 schedules. The teams collaborate closely with law enforcement, schools, other Behavioral Health programs, and individuals and families of all ages and demographics and respond to disaster and critical incidents that occur in the county, providing brief crisis intervention support and therapeutic tools.
CCRT is also accepting applications for Pre-Licensed Clinical Therapists - Community Crisis Response Team and Licensed Clinical Therapist II - Community Crisis Response Team. Please click on a job title to be redirected to the corresponding application. Each position requires its own application.
For additional details, please refer to the Clinical Therapist I job description.
Hear from current therapists about their experiences with the Community Crisis Response Team below!
The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBHs core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.
DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.
Follow this link to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health
Follow this link to learn more about San Bernardino County
The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
To review job-specific benefits, please refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.
Shifts: Some programs offer 24-hour services; some assignments may require employees to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required depending on assignment. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate is available). At the time of hire, a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Differential: Clinical therapists regularly assigned to work in detention facilities receive additional compensation. Indicate your interest and availability for positions assigned to detention facilities on the supplemental questionnaire.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
License: Must be licensed in the State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Applicants must indicate license number and expiration date on the Supplemental Questionnaire. A copy of license is required upon appointment. Licensure must be maintained and in good standing.
Desired Qualifications
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
Selection Process
Application Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Professional Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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COMPETITIVE EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume). Each response must include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you gained the experience, and the title of your position(s). Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
If you do not have any related experience, indicate "None" in the answer field.
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Professional License: Applicants must be a Licensed Therapist in the State of California.
Are you licensed in the State of California as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC?
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Professional License: If you answered "yes" to the above question, indicate the type of license you possess, the license number, and expiration date. If you do not possess a valid CA license, you are not eligible to continue in the selection process for this recruitment. For further employment consideration, you may submit an application for the pre-licensed positions.
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Describe your experience completing risk assessments (danger to self/suicidal, danger to others/homicidal, grave disability), de-escalating children, adolescents, adults, & families/significant people in the lives of those experiencing a crisis, providing crisis intervention services, coordinating care with resources in the crisis system of care. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A." Lack of experience in this area does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.
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Describe your experience as a licensed therapist working within a government or private inpatient, psychiatric hospital or behavioral health clinics/programs/contract agencies, serving persistently mentally ill clients, or clients in general. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience providing child/adolescent family therapy. Describe the specific therapy techniques that you use. Describe in detail the number of cases assigned, experience monitoring cases, working with families, and collaborating with other agencies. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Auditing: Describe your experience auditing behavioral health charts and participating in program audits. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Quality of Care/Treatment Practices Review: Describe your experience reviewing quality of care and treatment practices in a behavioral health setting. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Telephone Based Behavioral Health Screenings: Describe your experience providing telephone based support services assisting clients with mental health screenings and/or complaints and grievances and referrals. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicants Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
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Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs