LMFT: Internship Programs*
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: San Bernardino, CA 92404
Description:
Salary : $72,800.00 - $105,372.80 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-13133lmft-01
Department: Department of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 03/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
Be an agent of change and 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 throughout San Bernardino County.
The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of LMFT: Workforce Education and Training Program*. Responsibilities will include providing a combination of administrative and clinical supervision to master's level Marriage and Family Therapist interns, selection and placement of interns, and developing and maintaining relationships with local universities and Department of Behavioral Health programs. Some travel will be required to provide on-site supervision to interns placed in clinics and programs throughout the County and to attend outreach events. Responsibilities may also include providing program support to the Social Work and/or Psychology Intern Programs and providing clinical supervision and training to Psychiatric Residents.
*Official Title: Clinical Therapist II.
For additional details, please refer to theClinical Therapist II job description.
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 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.
ClickHERE to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health
Click HERE to learn more about San Bernardino County
The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.
Modified Benefits Option (MBO): Learn more about MBO and how to increase your base pay by $1.75 per hour!
HEALTH BENEFITSPAID TIME OFFRETIREMENT PERKS- Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Zero Cost for Employee Coverage
- Premium Subsidies: Offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- County Paid Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- DCAP Account
- Short & Long Term Disability- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with Cash-Out Options*
- 11 Days Accruable Sick Leave
- 15 Paid Holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave: Up to 16 Hours
- Flexible Work Schedules (in some departments)- Retirement Reciprocity (depending upon position assignment)
- Generous Pension
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
- 529 Savings PlanCOUNTY PERKS- Annual Tuition Reimbursements
- Employee Discounts
- Commuter Services
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For additional details, please refer to the Traditional Benefits Option.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check that will include fingerprint/DOJ LiveScan, DMV check, and medical exam. The medical exam will include a drug and TB test. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent U.S. resident. Some positions may require additional background check processes dependent upon the work location.
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).
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
Education: A completed Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy obtained from an accredited college or university.
Note: Qualifying degree or coursework must have been completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
--AND--
Licensure: Must be licensed in California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in good standing.
--AND--
Experience: Two (2) years, within the last five (5) years, of experience as a licensed therapist in a mental health or social service setting OR provided direct supervision to MFT Trainees, Associate MFTs, Associate Professional Clinical Counselors, or Associate Clinical Social Workers who perform psychotherapy; the 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 may be required to receive additional compensation.
The following experience is highly desirable:
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.
EEO/ADA: ADA Accommodation:
Veterans' Preference:
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Professional Unit
The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
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).
02
Professional License: Applicants must be licensed in the State of California. List your license title (Marriage and Family Therapy), license number, and expiration date.
If you do not possess a valid license in one of the above referenced disciplines, indicate "N/A" in the answer field.
03
Post-licensed Experience: How much post-licensed clinical therapist experience do you possess within the last 5 years? Be sure to support your response with the information found in the work experience section of your County application.
04
Supervision: Describe your experience providing supervision to Marriage and Family Therapy student interns and/ or pre-licensed clinical therapists, including the number of supervisees, type of supervisee (MFT or other related discipline), and scope of supervision provided (clinical, administrative). Specify if you were the primary supervisor/ field instructor or the preceptor. Describe your scope of responsibility for hiring, training, assigning and reviewing clinical work; evaluating supervisees and providing input on disciplinary issues. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate N/A.
05
Collaboration: Describe your experience collaborating with other agencies on shared projects and provide specific examples of such work.If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate N/A.
06
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
07
**Attention GMAIL Users**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
08
Applicant's Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
Required Question
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-13133lmft-01
Department: Department of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 03/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
Be an agent of change and 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 throughout San Bernardino County.
The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of LMFT: Workforce Education and Training Program*. Responsibilities will include providing a combination of administrative and clinical supervision to master's level Marriage and Family Therapist interns, selection and placement of interns, and developing and maintaining relationships with local universities and Department of Behavioral Health programs. Some travel will be required to provide on-site supervision to interns placed in clinics and programs throughout the County and to attend outreach events. Responsibilities may also include providing program support to the Social Work and/or Psychology Intern Programs and providing clinical supervision and training to Psychiatric Residents.
*Official Title: Clinical Therapist II.
For additional details, please refer to theClinical Therapist II job description.
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 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.
ClickHERE to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health
Click HERE to learn more about San Bernardino County
The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.
Modified Benefits Option (MBO): Learn more about MBO and how to increase your base pay by $1.75 per hour!
HEALTH BENEFITSPAID TIME OFFRETIREMENT PERKS- Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Zero Cost for Employee Coverage
- Premium Subsidies: Offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- County Paid Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- DCAP Account
- Short & Long Term Disability- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with Cash-Out Options*
- 11 Days Accruable Sick Leave
- 15 Paid Holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave: Up to 16 Hours
- Flexible Work Schedules (in some departments)- Retirement Reciprocity (depending upon position assignment)
- Generous Pension
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
- 529 Savings PlanCOUNTY PERKS- Annual Tuition Reimbursements
- Employee Discounts
- Commuter Services
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For additional details, please refer to the Traditional Benefits Option.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check that will include fingerprint/DOJ LiveScan, DMV check, and medical exam. The medical exam will include a drug and TB test. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent U.S. resident. Some positions may require additional background check processes dependent upon the work location.
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).
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
Education: A completed Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy obtained from an accredited college or university.
Note: Qualifying degree or coursework must have been completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
--AND--
Licensure: Must be licensed in California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in good standing.
--AND--
Experience: Two (2) years, within the last five (5) years, of experience as a licensed therapist in a mental health or social service setting OR provided direct supervision to MFT Trainees, Associate MFTs, Associate Professional Clinical Counselors, or Associate Clinical Social Workers who perform psychotherapy; the 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 may be required to receive additional compensation.
The following experience is highly desirable:
- Two or more years of providing clinical supervision to MFT Trainees, Associate MFTs, Associate Professional Clinical Counselors, or Associate Clinical Social Workers
- One or more years of providing administrative supervision
- Interagency collaboration experience
- Education and/or training experience
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.
EEO/ADA: ADA Accommodation:
Veterans' Preference:
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Professional Unit
The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
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.
02
Professional License: Applicants must be licensed in the State of California. List your license title (Marriage and Family Therapy), license number, and expiration date.
If you do not possess a valid license in one of the above referenced disciplines, indicate "N/A" in the answer field.
03
Post-licensed Experience: How much post-licensed clinical therapist experience do you possess within the last 5 years? Be sure to support your response with the information found in the work experience section of your County application.
- 2+ years of post-licensed clinical therapist experience
- 1 year of post-licensed clinical therapist experience
- 9 months to 1 year of post-licensed clinical therapist experience
- Less than 9 months of post-licensed clinical therapist experience
- No post-licensed clinical therapist experience
04
Supervision: Describe your experience providing supervision to Marriage and Family Therapy student interns and/ or pre-licensed clinical therapists, including the number of supervisees, type of supervisee (MFT or other related discipline), and scope of supervision provided (clinical, administrative). Specify if you were the primary supervisor/ field instructor or the preceptor. Describe your scope of responsibility for hiring, training, assigning and reviewing clinical work; evaluating supervisees and providing input on disciplinary issues. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate N/A.
05
Collaboration: Describe your experience collaborating with other agencies on shared projects and provide specific examples of such work.If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate N/A.
06
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
07
**Attention GMAIL Users**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand.
08
Applicant's Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
Required Question