Manager Mental Health Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $90,105.60 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 25483512
Department: Health & Human Serv Agcy
Division: Behavioral Health Services
Opening Date: 12/17/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for the position of
Mental Health Case Management Clinician
Interested candidates are encouraged to immediately apply. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.
This position is eligible for hire at $90,105.60 annually.
Future Salary Increases:
** June 2026 - 5.17% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.67% Market Adjustment Increase)
** June 2027 - 4.67% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.67% Market Adjustment Increase)
The hiring departments have numerous immediate vacancies.
The County of San Diego has an excellent opportunity for Mental Health Case Management Clinician to provide adult mental health services to significantly improve the lives of individuals with mental illness. As a Mental Health Case Management Clinician, you will provide case management services for voluntary and involuntary clients who are diagnosed with mental illness.
For more information, please refer to a complete job description of , including essential functions, examples of qualifying education and experience, working conditions, etc.
Positions are located at various departments within the Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) including Adult Case Management, Mental Health Administration, and the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital. The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience providing case management services to adult clients who have serious mental illness
• Be able to assist clients and function independently in field work situations
• Have experience conducting behavioral health assessments to determine mental health and social service needs of clients.

Hiring Process
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• 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.
Education and Experience

1. An Associates of Arts degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field AND six (6) years of experience in a mental health setting providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness. Two (2) of which must be post Associates of Arts degree clinical experience. OR
2. A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field, AND four (4) years of experience in a mental health setting providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness. OR
3. A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field, AND, two (2) years of experience in a mental health setting providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness; OR
4. A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work psychology, counseling, or a related field (two-year program) AND an Intern/Associates (ACSW, AMFT, APCC) registration number with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Notes:
The possession of the following types of current licenses and certificates are desirable: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Registered Nurses or an equivalent license issued by the State of California or other recognized national or state agency or organization; Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor from a recognized national or state agency or organization.
All applicants using an LCSW or equivalent license to qualify for this position are required to have a National Provider Identification Number (NPI) at time of employment. Incumbents are required to maintain the NPI throughout employment in this class.
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. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Desirable Traits
Communicates Effectively, Knowledge Worker, Customer Focused, Values and Respects Others, Drives to Excel, Teamwork and Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, and Supportive of Change.
Evaluation
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and 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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Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary
01
Please indicate how you qualify for Mental Health Case Management Clinician. (Copies of transcripts and/or diploma must be submitted at time of application.)

• An Associates of Arts degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field AND six (6) years of experience in a mental health setting providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness. Two (2) of which must be post Associates of Arts degree clinical experience.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field, AND four (4) years of experience in a mental health setting providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness.
• A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field, AND, two (2) years of experience in a mental health setting providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness.
• A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work psychology, counseling, or a related field (two-year program) AND an Intern/Associates (ACSW, AMFT, APCC) registration number with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• None of the above

02
For your selection in question #1 please provide information as it relates to your experience.
In your response, please include the following:1. Your job title2. Name of employer3. Dates of employment, including number of hours worked per week4. Brief description of your experience including specific dutiesIncomplete responses will not receive full credit.If you do not have any experience, please indicate with "N/A."
03
Indicate if you possess any of the following professional licenses or certificates. (If so, please provide a copy of licensure at time of application.)

• California Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• California Associate Social Worker
• California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• California Intern Marriage and Family Therapist
• Registered Nurse
• Other California professional license/certificate
• Non-California professional therapist license/certificate
• None of the above

04
Indicate the amount of post-degree experience you have in conducting behavioral health assessments to determine mental health and social service needs of adult clients.

• 0 to 6 months
• 6+ to 18 months
• 18+ to 30 months
• 30+ to 42 months
• 42+ months or more

05
Describe your post-degree experience in conducting behavioral health assessments of adult clients.If you do not have this experience, please indicate "n/a".
06
Indicate the amount of post-degree experience you have in developing psychosocial rehabilitative service plans by collecting and evaluating client information and preparing written summaries.

• 0 to 6 months
• 6+ to 18 months
• 18+ to 30 months
• 30+ to 42 months
• 42+ months or more

07
Describe your post-degree experience in developing psychosocial rehabilitative service plans.If you do not have this experience, please indicate "n/a".
08
Indicate the amount of post-degree experience you have in collaborating with clients' relatives, interested persons and community agencies and in participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and interactions with families in care planning/long-term care.

• 0 to 6 months
• 6+ to 18 months
• 18+ to 30 months
• 30+ to 42 months
• 42+ months or more

09
Describe your post-degree experience in collaborating with clients' relatives, interested persons and community agencies, and in participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and interactions with families in care planning/long-term care.If you do not have this experience, please indicate "n/a".
10
Do you have experience providing assistance to adult clients in any of the following: Please check all that apply.

• Problem Solving (During Emergencies, Hospitalization, Homeless)
• Counseling
• Placement services (Shelters, Residential Care Facilities, Hospitals, Other Medical Clinics)
• Daily living
• Social and Self Sufficiency Activities
• Managing Money
• Obtaining Eligibility for Benefits
• None of the above

11
Describe your direct post degree experience assisting adult clients indicated in question 10. If you do not have this experience, indicate n/a.
12
Do you have post degree experience using the following computer applications in accordance with funding and licensing requirements of regulatory agencies: Please check all that apply.

• Preparing and maintaining Electronic Health Records
• Completing assessment forms
• Reports that document psychiatric case histories
• None of the above

13
Describe your post-degree experience using computers appli...