JOB
This recruitment is to fill multiple Clinician vacancies in various programs throughout the Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Department as they occur.
This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $35.81- $43.55 per hour.
This recruitment is to establish a list to fill positions in Los Banos, Winton, and Merced.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Meets with individuals and groups, including families, to assist them with understanding complex mental and emotional problems and with developing realistic plans to resolve them.
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Advises clients on the availability of community resources.
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Interprets clients' needs and problems, assisting them with environmental adjustment.
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Works with clients' relatives to secure cooperation in treatment programs.
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Utilizes highly developed professional skills in outpatient, in-patient, children's service, day care, rehabilitation and education programs.
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Assists with training other Mental Health Department staff in diagnosis and treatment methods.
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Develop and conduct training and informational presentations for other County staff, school districts, and community agencies.
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Serve as a consultant for other community agencies.
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Participate in the preparation and presentation of cases for consideration by other professional staff.
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May assume operational responsibility for a unit within a clinical program.
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May conduct or participate in professional research and special studies.
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Develop and implement treatment plans; develops and prepares extensive records, complex reports, progress notes, and correspondence.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I
Education:
Graduation from an accredited institution with a Masters Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field.
Registration:
Must have registration from the appropriate California State Licensing Board at time of application.
Licensure:
Must pass the written and oral examination for licensure within (6) years from the date of hire as a Clinician I with a MFT Intern (IMF), Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASW) and Professional Clinical Counselor Intern (PCCI) from California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II
Education:
Graduation from an accredited institution with a Masters Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field.
Experience:
Two (2) years of progressively responsible clinical experience in a mental health setting.
License:
Valid license issued by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) or Clinical Psychologist .
Out of State Licensure:
Registration for a waiver of the State Professional License may be obtained for a maximum of three (3) years.
SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B.