The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
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Under the direct supervision of a Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts (LPHA), incumbents provide clinical or administrative psychiatric behavioral health services in a multi-disciplinary environment through the use of therapy (individual or group), case management, interagency collaboration, and community organization. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry/trainee level in the Behavioral Health Clinician class series. Incumbents work under the direct supervision of a LPHA to provide a variety of behavioral health services for individuals and groups. The emphasis is on learning casework and treatment methods appropriate to a public mental health setting, as well as procedures and policies. This classification is distinguished from Behavioral Health Clinician I in that the Behavioral Health Trainee is enrolled in university and accruing practicum hours toward a master's degree.
REPORTS TO
Behavioral Health Systems Administrator or Site Supervisor.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory classification.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office, clinic, home, or community environment; work is performed with people who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public.
