Greetings Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Staff and Contract Providers,
 
The following are newly posted departmental policies, procedures, notices, and forms from January through February 2023.
 
Please review, as each DBH staff member is responsible for familiarization with Department Notices, policies, procedures, and forms. These items can be found on the DBH Website, under the “For Agencies” drop down menu in the section titled “Documents.” You can locate each document by clicking the appropriate tab and typing the title or number into the search box on the right. You can also search by sorting the column titled "Name" (by clicking on it) and locating the document alphabetically.
 
Revised Policies and Procedures:
• CHD0311-1 Services for Children Placed Out-of-County, Foster, and Probationary Youth Procedure
• SUDRS0212 Youth Treatment Policy
• SUDRS0213 Perinatal Treatment

Revised Forms:
• COM039 Electronic Signature Agreement and E-Signature and Provider Signature List
• SUDRS002_E Title 22 Fair Hearing Rights  
• SUDRS002_S Title 22 Fair Hearing Rights (Spanish)
• SUDRS002_M Title 22 Fair Hearing Rights (Mandarin)
• SUDRS002_V Title 22 Fair Hearing Rights (Vietnamese)
• SUDRS003_E Notice of Personal Rights/Civil Rights  
• SUDRS003_S Notice of Personal Rights/Civil Rights (Spanish)
• SUDRS003_M Notice of Personal Rights/Civil Rights (Mandarin)  
• SUDRS003_V Notice of Personal Rights/Civil Rights (Vietnamese)
• SUDRS055 Substance Use Screening Log  

For more information, contact Policy Management Unit by email or phone at (909) 388-0879.
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Thank you!
Office of Compliance
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All DBH staff approved to telework are required to complete the new Telework Time Tracker Training, which is intended to teach them how to use the new departmental Time Tracker.  This application was developed by IT to track staff activity during telework and provide supervisors with the ability to view, report, and analyze their teleworking staff’s activity.
 
This required training will be provided live on 4 dates in both virtual and in person format.  Staff need only attend one session to fulfill the requirement.   
 
Webex Trainings
Tues., March 21, 11 a.m. – noon
Weds., March 29, 9 – 10 a.m. 
 
In Person Trainings
Location: DBH Administration, 303 E. Vanderbilt Way in San Bernardino, Conference Room 109 A&B
Thurs., March 23, 9 – 10 a.m.
Thurs., March 30, 2 – 3 p.m.
 
DBH telework-approved staff must visit Relias to enroll. 
  
Mandatory Telework Time Tracker Supervisory Report Training
 
All supervisors and managers of DBH staff approved to telework are required to complete Telework Time Tracker Supervisory Report Training, which is intended to teach them how to utilize the new departmental Time Tracker for viewing, reporting, and analyzing the activity of their teleworking staff. 
 
This required training will be provided via Webex on 2 dates. Staff need only attend one session to fulfill the requirement.   
 
Webex Trainings
Tues., April 4, 11 a.m. – noon or
Thurs., April 6, 2 – 3 p.m.
 
DBH supervisors and managers who supervise telework-approved staff must visit Relias to enroll. 
 
For questions or concerns, please call Workforce Education and Training at 800-722-9866 or email DBHTraining@dbh.scounty.gov.

The Department of Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (WET) is recruiting for a Clinical Therapist I. Workforce Education and Training (WET) is funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). The WET program is designed to address the County’s workforce education and training needs by developing strategies and educational programs that support our staff and the community we serve.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:  
• Conducting department clinical trainings
• Reviewing and approving continuing education units
• Developing training curriculum on various clinical topics
• Aiding the department’s internship programs  
 
This position is for DBH Employees only. Those who are interested must have Supervisor, Program Manager, and Deputy Director approval.
 
If you are interested in this position:
1. Complete the Intra-Departmental Reassignment Form, attach a current copy of your resume, and obtain all the required signatures (Supervisor, PM II, and Deputy Director).
2. Once your Deputy Director has signed off on the form, it will be forwarded to Kim Longfellow, DBH Admin-HR 0026, for processing.
 
The deadline to submit your paperwork is Monday, April 24.

Thank you,
Workforce Education and Training

As a DBH employee, you are a true rock star! To celebrate you and the incredible work you do everyday, DBH will be celebrating Employee Appreciation Day on March 2. The Employee Action Committee came together to discuss some fun ways to get into the appreciation spirit. Check it out:

Casual Dress Day
On Thursday, March 2, DBH staff are permitted to wear jeans and a blue DBH polo or a blue shirt in support of one another. Note: Attire must be appropriate. For those who do not want to participate, standard Dress and Grooming policies must be adhered to. 

Want to win an opportunity to have lunch with the Director and Assistant Director? Using the contest entry form to the right, submit a photo of you in your blue DBH polo or blue shirt on March 2 to be entered into a raffle to win a free lunch with the Director and Assistant Director! Photos must be submitted by 5 p.m. on March 2. 
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Lunch details will be coordinated with the winner, DBH Director and Assistant Director. 
 
Appreciation Grams
To help recognize one another, you are encouraged to write or send an appreciation gram to fellow staff members you would like to recognize. This is also a great way for supervisors to express their gratitude. Click the button below to view templates in English and Spanish. Then, on March 2, be sure to spread the positivity! 

Want to give your coworker a shoutout for the whole department to see? Submit a Web Blast Request Form for your shout out to be considered for the upcoming March edition of Wellness Warriors, a monthly web blast that recognizes staff.  All submissions received by 9 a.m. on March 6 will be entered for a chance to win a gift card.

​Thank you all for the great work that you do every day for San Bernardino County and for each other. You are appreciated!