Behavioral Health Assistant Jobs in Riverside, CA

Salary : $97,141.58 - $121,181.16 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-79717-09JH
Department: Behavioral Health
Division: Long Term Care
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 10:00 AM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Behavioral Health Services Supervisor
Long Term Care
Riverside, CA
Must have a valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker,Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Science.
Log Term Care, Riverside, CA.
The County of Riverside's Behavioral Health Department is seeking a Behavioral Health Services Supervisor to join the Riverside Long Term Care program. This program provides comprehensive services to mentally ill and gravely disabled adults who are conserved under the Riverside County Public Guardian. The Long Term Care team is responsible for securing appropriate placement in long term care facilities, as well as providing case management, placement coordination, and transportation for conservatees who are court-ordered into these settings. The program serves conserved adults with severe and persistent mental illness, grave disability, dementia, neurocognitive disorders, and developmental disabilities. The multidisciplinary team includes Senior Clinicians, Clinical Therapists, Behavioral Health Specialists, Office Assistants, transportation staff, and a Psychiatrist. Team members work closely with a wide network of partners, including housing and placement providers, psychiatric and medical hospital personnel, clinic staff, State Hospital staff, detention facilities, and emergency response personnel to ensure the safety, stability, and well-being of the individuals they serve.
We are looking for candidates who

• Are Licensed professionals (LCSW, LMFT or LPCC)
• Have a minimum of two years post-licensure experience
• Have strong computer and organizational skills
• Have supervisory/lead experience

For this recruitment, the position is eligible for a 10% DTR differential that is applied to hours physically worked. At any time, this differential can be removed.
The certification list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill other future Behavioral Health Service Supervisor vacancies within Behavioral Health that may occur in the coming weeks.
Under general direction, plans, organizes and directs the activities of one or more functional units within a regional or major behavioral health services program; supervises the work of multidisciplinary staff engaged in planning and providing a variety of behavioral health services to individuals, groups and the community; performs other related duties as required.
The Behavioral Health Service Supervisor is the supervising and/or principal level classification in the Behavioral Health Specialist series performing the full range of supervisory duties and reports to an appropriate manager level position. The Behavioral Health Services Supervisor is in charge of one or more functional units and is responsible for planning or implementing specialized behavioral health services for adults, children or adolescents within an assigned program or geographic area. Incumbents are further responsible for maintaining the quality of staff performance and workload standards.
The Behavioral Health Service Supervisor is distinguished from the Behavioral Health Services Manager in that the latter is responsible for the management of a comprehensive regional services program or a major Countywide program. The Behavioral Health Service Supervisor is further distinguished from the Behavioral Health Service Supervisor-LP by the latter's additional responsibility for conducting and supervising work requiring an advanced knowledge of psychological diagnostic and treatment methods, including projective techniques and psychological tests. The Behavioral Health Service Supervisor is further distinguished from the Senior Clinical Therapist in that the former is the full-scope supervisor over licensed and unlicensed professional staff, while the latter is the lead level clinician class. This position will work a 9/80 schedule and some driving is required therefore candidates must have a valid California Drivers License,
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.
We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian's Office, address the diverse needs of our community.
At RUHS Behavioral Health, you'll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.
If you're passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!
For more information, please visit
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing clinical supervision for the Conservatorship Investigation Officers (CIO) and Long Term Care (LTC)
• Receives, reviews and assigns new CIO referrals
• Supervise CIO investigation of financial, social, and medical background of persons referrals for guardianship or conservatorship
• Reviews and co-signs CIO conservatorship recommendations to the court under applicable laws
• Draft letters, responses, affidavits and answers to subpoenas regarding CIO investigations
• Attends court hearings, including court and jury trials regarding recommendations on guardianship or conservatorship
• Conduct weekly staff meeting with CIO and LTC
• Providetrainingasneededtonewandoldclinicalstaffmembers
• Provideorientationtonewstaffmembersas needed
• Addressqualityimprovement issues
• Fostersteam building
• Completes employeeevaluations
• Reads andrespondstoemails
• Holdscase conferences
• Providesproblemresolutionsforandwithstaff
• Providesongoingdocumentation training
• PromoteadherencetoRUHS-BHandcounty policies
• Establishesandmaintainseffectiveworkingrelationshipwithstaffandothercounty agencies and outside agencies
• Providesindirectservicesinvolvinginformation,consultationandeducationalservicesto staff
• Helpsandencouragesstaffwithregardstoprofessional development
• Consultwithstaffanalystas neededtomonitorfiscalstatusofprogram budget
• Advocateforneeded resources
• Providesprogramstatisticalprogramdataandinformation toAdministrationasneeded
• ImplementrequiredchangesasperDepartmentPoliciesorasdirected bytheMental Health Services Administrator
• RepresentCIOprograminthemonthlysupervisionmeetings
• ParticipateinDepartmentalmeetingsandtrainingsasrequiredand directed
• Performotherdutiesas assigned

Additionaal Examples of Essential Duties
Plan, assign, direct, supervise, and coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary staff providing behavioral health treatment services, social and rehabilitation services, and consultation and education services to consumers, public and private agencies, and the community.
Evaluate overall unit activities, including methods and procedures for effectiveness and consistency with program goals and objectives,; recommending and implementing changes in program, policies, and procedures as necessary.
Evaluate performance of personnel and take or recommend appropriate course of action; interview, select, and recommend the hiring of new staff members.
Provide guidance to subordinates on departmental philosophy, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures through casework conferences, staff meetings, and work review; assist and participate in the development and coordination of in-service training and staff development programs.
Make or review decisions on difficult consumer assessment and casework matters.
Work with other public, private, and community organizations providing health and human services to mentally and emotionally disabled individuals to gain and ensure cooperation in order to achieve program goals; participate in behavioral health conferences and local area committees; may participate in regional or countywide community needs assessment and program planning development and evaluation activities.
Assist in preparing annual budget requirements and monitor expenditures to ensure unit is within funding provisions; prepare reports and correspondence regarding workload statistics, casework and unit methods, and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Two years of post-license professional experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting providing direct client services which must have included: client assessment and evaluation, development and implementation of appropriate treatment plans, providing psychotherapy or behavioral health counseling, and providing indirect services involving information, consultation, and educational services to staff and community.
License: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
Candidates recruited from out-of-state must possess an out-of-state license to practice in one of the above stated options. Individuals hired under this option shall obtain their license to practice issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences within three years of date of hire. During the interim three years, the incumbent shall be eligible for a Mental Health Professional Licensing Waiver Request approved by the State of California Health and Human Services Agency.
Candidates qualifying with the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor option must have completed additional education and training as defined below:
1) Six semester units or nine quarter units specifically focused on the theory and application of marriage and family therapy, OR a named specialization or emphasis area on the qualifying degree in marriage and family therapy, marital and family therapy, marriage, family, and child counseling, or couple and family therapy;
2) No less than 500 hours of documented supervised experience working directly with couples, families, or children; and
3) A minimum of six hours of continuing education specific to marriage and family therapy, completed in each license renewal cycle.
Drivers License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Jeremy Holforty at (951) 955-5558 or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status,