Behavioral Health & Recovery System Administrator

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE: 

Oral Exam:  Wednesday, July 17th, 2024

Examination: Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.

The Human Resources Division may conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam. 

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.  

This position works within the Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services  Department. For more information about the department, please view their website here.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

A Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, Public Administration, or a related behavioral or social science field; AND appropriate licensure by the State of California as a mental health professional.

OR

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, Business, Public Administration, or a related behavioral or social science field; AND two (2) years paid experience as a supervisor of a health or behavioral health program.

OR

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, Public Administration, or a related behavioral or social science field; AND four (4) years paid experience working as a supervisor of a health or behavior health program.

Some assignments may require clinical licensure.  Examples of clinical licensure include: Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (L.M.F.T.), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (L.P.C.C.).

Must have the ability to travel to locations outside the regular office to perform necessary administrative services.

Full Job Description: Behavioral Health & Recovery System Administrator

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Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed.

Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.