The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA)
is currently recruiting for the position of
Behavioral Health Program Coordinator
Interviews will take place the week of June 29, 2026.
Job offers for selected candidates will be made the week of July 6, 2026.
Future Salary Increases
** June 2026 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)
** June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)
The Health and Human Services Agency is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Behavioral Health Program Coordinator. As a Behavioral Health Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for directing, implementing and evaluating quality management activities to align with regulations pertaining to the delivery of behavioral health services. Behavioral Health Program Coordinators serve as technical administrative experts to the Behavioral Health Services executive team and have management, program development and quality management responsibilities related to substance abuse and/or mental health programs.
Please click here for a complete job description of Behavioral Health Program Coordinator, including essential functions, required education and experience, working conditions, etc.
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Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
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Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
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Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
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Possession of a current license by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Mental Health Nursing Specialist, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist; AND,
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A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in psychology, counseling, sociology, social work, public administration, public health or a closely related field; AND,
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At least five (5) years of professional experience that includes providing mental health services to transitional age youth, adults and older adults, or performing quality improvement duties in a mental health program. One (1) year of experience must have been in an administrative or management capacity.
Note: In #3 above, substance abuse treatment experience and experience with children, youth, and families is qualifying.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Blind Applicant Screening:
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation:
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment applications. Please ensure all information is accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Accommodation:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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