Mental Health Clinician I-II

THE POSITIONUnder general direction, to provide assessments, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment for Mental Health Department clients; to provide education, consultation services, and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIESThe following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.• Meets with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, schools, and community settings to develop client centered service plans• Provides direction for client mental health and community activities• Assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them• Provides a variety of Mental Health counseling and therapy for clients and their families• Works with clients’ families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs• Advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies• Makes referrals and other arrangements for client treatment and service, as necessary• Serves as a consultant for other Mental Health staff• Prepares and present progress reports on assigned cases• Cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs• Develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families• May be assigned administrative responsibilities, including scheduling and case assignments• Performs crisis intervention• Performs involuntary hospitalization assessments and arranges for hospitalization, if necessary, may serve as an expert witness in court cases

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSTraining and Experience:

MENTAL HEALTH CLINCIAN - LEVEL I: 

Education: Equivalent to a Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university.Experience: TWO (2) years of professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency.

Special Requirements: License or license eligible as a Clinical Social Worker or as a Marriage and Family Therapist issued by the State of California. AND Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

MENTAL HEALTH CLINCIAN - LEVEL II:Education: Equivalent to a Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university.ANDExperience: ONE (1) year as a Mental health Clinician I with the County of San BenitoORTHREE (3) years of professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency.Special Requirements: License or license eligible as a Clinical Social Worker or as a Marriage and Family Therapist issued by the State of California.ANDPossession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

Knowledge of:Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalitiesBiological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, retardation, and substance abuseThe scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies and other available community resources

Identification of individual, social, and environmental problems and their analysis and resolution in existing social contexts.Legislative and administrative rules and regulations pertaining to Lanterman-Petris-Short and Short-Doyle services.

Ability to:Perform a variety of complex psychiatric social work and psychotherapy for Mental Health Department clients.Develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation

Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and other staffPrepare treatment plans, client treatment recommendations, and a variety of reportsOrganize and manage a caseload; define a therapist’s role and deal with clients in a variety of circumstances and settings in accordance with professional standards and ethicsConceptualize and prioritize the problems of mentally disordered persons, determining their needs, services, and appropriate treatment methodsIntegrate a number of clinical approaches into a treatment planRecognize a potential crisis and deliver crisis intervention servicesHandle stress and unstable client behavior Work with people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural backgroundsEffectively represent the Mental Health Department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government agencies.In addition to the San Benito County application, you must submit your answers to the supplemental questionnaire attached to this flyer for consideration.

APPLICATION PROCESSTHIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE ON ANY GIVEN FRIDAY.

Application should be returned to:County of San BenitoAdministration OfficeHuman Resources481 Fourth StreetHollister, CA 95023Telephone: (831) 636-4000Fax: (831) 636-4010Or download application fromwww.san-benito.ca.us/employment

Postmarks will not be accepted. A completed county application must be submitted for consideration for this position. A resume may be submitted with the application to provide additional information, but will not be accepted in its place.

SELECTION PROCESSAll completed application documents will be reviewed. Applications are screened on the basis of overall educational and experience qualifications. If a large number of qualified applications are received, the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

 

These qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a job-related examination process. This process may include a written examination, performance/agility test, oral appraisal, medical examination, fingerprints/background investigation, psychological/psychiatric evaluation, or any combination of the above.

The County of San Benito does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual preference or orientation, pregnancy, parenthood, political affiliation or political belief. EOE

 

Open RecruitmentSALARY RANGES(I) 23.9 – $4715 - $6018*/mo(II) 24.9 $4951 - $6320*/mo

* In addition, the County offers a generous benefits package andcontributes an amount equivalent to 100% of the employee’s shareof the PERS retirement contribution.

Filing Deadline:OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE ON ANY GIVEN FRIDAYSupplemental Questionnaire RequiredEOE