Disaster Response Team Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $93,496.00 - $114,046.40 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-13133ccrt-01
Department: Department of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 02/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
The Job
$44.95 Starting Base Hourly Rate (Step 7) for New and Existing Employees!
***Earn an ADDITIONAL $2.50 per hour above your base hourly rate while working for the Community Crisis Response Team!***
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 II for the Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT). Licensed Clinical Therapists II assigned to CCRT provide field-based crisis response 365 days per year (including weekends and holidays) from 7:30am to 6:00pm 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. The Department's Crisis Contact Center (CCC) provides services Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 7:00pm. Licensed Clinical Therapists II assigned to the CCC will also work weekends and may work on holidays. Licensed Clinical Therapists II with both the CCRT and CCC teams work a 4/10 schedule.
This Licensed Clinical Therapist II position provides clinical oversight and supervision to pre-licensed field-based teams as well as administrative support to the Clinic Supervisor. This position is a great initial step to becoming a leader within the Department and offers the opportunity to mentor and coach those beginning their careers in behavioral health. 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 Therapists I - Community Crisis Response Team. Please click on a job title to be redirected to the corresponding application. Each position requires its own application.
*Official Title: Clinical Therapist II
For additional details, please refer to theClinical Therapist II 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. DBH's 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 linkto learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health
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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.
Clinical Supervision Differential: Clinical therapists currently providing clinical supervision to Pre-Licensed Clinical Therapists or Pre-Licensed Psychologists are eligible for additional compensation.
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). A copy of license is required upon appointment. Licensure must be active, unrestricted, and in good standing.
--AND--
Experience: One (1) year, within the last five (5) years, of direct service post-license experience as a licensed therapist in a behavioral health or social service setting.
Note: Application must clearly distinguish between pre-licensed and post-licensed experience.
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 is required to receive additional compensation.
The following experience is highly desirable:

• Possesses knowledge of clinical supervisor requirements
• Has completed a minimum of fifteen (15) contact hours in supervision training
• Two (2) or more years of experience providing clinical supervision to Registered Associate MFTs, Registered Associate PCCs, or Registered Associate CSWs or pre-degree clinical interns within the last five (5) years
• One (1) or more years of experience providing clinical or administrative supervision over clinical interns and/or trainees
• Experience in a behavioral health or social service setting in a leadership role either managing a special assignment or providing occasional supervisory coverage
• Interagency collaboration experience
• Education and/or training experience

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Calm under pressure
• Sound critical thinking skills
• Customer service orientation
• Great communication skills
• Friendly disposition
• Interest in an active work environment
• Desire to learn and develop new skills

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 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 and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling 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
For more important details,
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 * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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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).

• I understand.

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Professional License: Applicants must be a Licensed Therapist in the State of California with an active, unrestricted license in good standing. List your CA license title (Clinical Social Worker, Marriage Family Therapist, Professional Clinical Counselor), license number, and expiration date.If you were previously licensed in another state, include these license number(s), and expiration date(s) also.If you do not possess valid license in the above referenced disciplines, indicate "N/A" in the answer field.
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Post-Licensed Experience: How many years of direct service post-licensed clinical therapist experience do you possess within the last five (5) years? Qualifying experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• Two (2) or more years of direct service post-licensed clinical therapist experience
• One (1) year of direct service post-licensed clinical therapist experience
• Less than one (1) year of direct service post-licensed clinical therapist experience

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Psychotherapy/Psychological Counseling: Have you practiced psychotherapy or provided psychological counseling for at least one (1) year within the last five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, provide the name of the employer(s) and dates of employment for each position where experience was gained.Qualifying employer(s) must be listed in the work experience section of your application.If you do not possess qualifying experience, indicate, "N/A".
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Supervision Training Course: Have you completed the mandatory supervision training course required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences?

• Yes
• No

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Lead Work/Clinical Supervision: Describe your experience where you worked as an ongoing or occasional clinical supervisor or lead worker; include the number of people supervised and their job titles. Describe your scope of responsibility for hiring, training, assigning and reviewing work; evaluating employees and providing input on disciplinary issues; acting as a resource on clinical issues; providing administrative supervision; leading a special assignment; and report writing. Be sure to specify if experience was a daily responsibility or an occasional duty. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Collaboration: Desc