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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
(Open Recruitment)
DEADLINE
Open Until Filled
POSITION
Behavioral Health Care Clinician I/II
DEPARTMENT
Behavioral Health
RATE OF PAY
$29.46-39.39/hr.
Definition:
Under direction performs a range of therapeutic assignments related to behavioral health services, including intake and assessment, the design and implementation of personalized treatment plans, and psychotherapy for adults, children and/or senior citizens, as applicable by professional licensing law, in order to meet the needs of consumers and/or families with mental or substance abuse/addition disorders; and are assigned other work, as required.
Examples of Duties:
Works as a member of an Integrated Recovery Team with an age-based client population
Performs interviews of consumers, relatives, and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing mental or emotional disorders
Develops service plans with consumers
Evaluates and documents psychological, economic, vocational, educational, physical, health, socialization, and housing needs and coordinates with other staff members (psychiatrists,
clinical supervisors, and program managers)
Assists the consumers and other concerned individuals in understanding the nature of major psychological illnesses and their psychosocial effects
Assists the consumers and their families in understanding and choosing options of mental health treatment
Initiates and conducts brief therapy with individuals, groups, and families
Works with treatment team in developing and implementing interventions including case management
Establishes and maintains effective contacts with local area mental health resources including community members, parents, schools, residential facilities and other agencies/organizations
May perform specialized tasks including crisis assessment and intervention during normal business hours or after hours, and/or involuntary hospitalization procedures (W&I 5150)
Participates in mental health conferences and local area committees
Prepares reports and writes correspondence
May provide guidance to volunteers and staff
Acts as a casework consultant to other clinical team members and other departmental staff; at the licensed level, within the scope of licensure, may provide clinical supervision to students and interns
Coordinates clinical decisions in response to operational demands
Conducts clinical discussions regarding complex and/or difficult cases
Responds to emergencies, within licensure, which may occur
Coordinates the flow of information and clinical data to ensure continuity in treatment and/or shift
Serves as liaison with other community services, and collateral agencies
Knowledge of:
Psychological aspects of physical and emotional disturbances and mental deficiencies
Characteristics of emotional and mental disorders including their effect on the individual in the community
Criteria for making diagnostic decisions
Crisis intervention counseling
Mental health local community resources and community support systems
Principles of clinical interviewing and methods of recording consumer information
Individual licensing law and the scope of professional practice governed by the same
Laws, rules, and regulations of publicly operated health and welfare programs
Principles and techniques for making psychosocial assessments
Ability to:
Work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a Integrated Recovery Team
Effectively apply the principles and techniques of clinical therapy, including a variety of treatment modalities
Analyze consumer behavior and apply treatment or counseling techniques in a coordinated care social rehabilitation environment
Speak and write effectively
Provide crisis intervention
Prepare clear and concise reports and interpret data
Work effectively with a multicultural consumer and family population with diverse backgrounds and needs
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, their families, other staff members, and mental health organizations/ agencies and the behavioral health administrative team
Provide work direction and training to staff
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Communicate the goals and objectives of the Countys mental and behavioral health services to members of the community and other interested individual
Training and Experience:
Behavioral Health Care Clinician I - Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or appropriate related field, received from an accredited institution. Registration by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners (BBSE) as either a Marriage Family Intern (MFTI), or an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW). Must actively seek licensure, stay in supervision until licensed, accrue hours until required number are completed, take tests when permitted and complete licensure within one 6 year cycle / BBS number.
Behavioral Health Care Clinician II Licensure by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners (BBSE) as either a Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or the Board of Clinical Psychologists.
Special Requirement:
Experience with performing a range a therapeutic services including crisis, intake, assessment, treatment plans and psychotherapy. Includes working on the crisis intervention team that includes occasional on-call rotation of after-hours coverage. Must have current registration or license with the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles
Selection Requirement: All interested applicants must fill out an Amador County employment application. Applications will be evaluated by a screening committee. The best qualified candidates will be selected for an interview.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or similar classifications for a period of one (1) year.
For Job Application and Complete Job Description Contact:
AMADOR COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES
810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 223-6456 . Fax: (209) 223-6426 . www.amadorgov.org
