​San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) invites members of the community to attend an upcoming public hearing regarding the draft Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three-Year Integrated Plan, which includes fiscal years 2023/24 through 2025/26.

The public hearing will be held during the regularly scheduled Behavioral Health Commission Meeting on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from noon to 2 p.m. via WebEx and will also be held in-person in San Bernardino, Ontario, Chino and Apple Valley.

The Three-Year Integrated Plan is a report highlighting achievements and progress of MHSA programs for fiscal year 2021/22 and the plan for using the funds in the upcoming three years.
​To view the Webex meeting info and all in-person locations, click here.

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