Mental Health Program Supervisor

Mental Health Program Supervisor

The City of Berkeley is now accepting applications for the position of Mental Health Program Supervisor! In this leadership role, you will play a key part in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. The Mental Health Program Supervisor oversees a team of mental health professionals, paraprofessionals, and clerical staff who deliver vital mental health services across a variety of community settings throughout the City of Berkeley.

The current available position will provide leadership and management of Berkeley Mental Health's Compliance Unit, Wellness Program, and Family Advocacy. This position acts as a liaison between Berkeley Mental Health and Alameda County and is responsible for all aspects of Compliance including policy / procedure, trainings, documentation, audits, billing, grievances, data collection and reports, consumer perception surveys, Wellness activities, and other related duties.

See the full job specification here : https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / berkeley / classspecs / 105530

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is : Equivalent to possession of a related Masters degree and three (3) years of increasingly responsible clinical experience as a clinician or program administrator of which a substantial part must have been in the same specialty area as the program opening. Experience must have included clinical supervision and consultation in a mental health setting with a multi disciplinary staff. Must possess a valid California license as a Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Psychiatric Nurse, Physician, or a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor. Must possess a valid California drivers license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Applications must be received by October 27, 2025 at 5 PM Pacific and must include a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to : Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents Review of Supplemental Questionnaire Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to : employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including drivers license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency / disaster.