Behavioral Health Clinician I​/II

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This recruitment will establish a list of candidates to be used in filling the vacancy as well as an eligibility list that may be used for future vacancies or temporary help for up to one (1) year.

Only online applications are accepted.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. Resumes are encouraged, but will not be accepted in lieu of required application materials. Applications which are incomplete as of the final date to apply will be eliminated from consideration. Candidates who meet all the minimum qualifications may be invited to an oral interview.

Biweekly salary:

The County of Del Norte Department of Health & Human Services - Behavioral Health Branch is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Behavioral Health Clinician I/II. This position is classified as full-time.

DescriptionBiweekly salary: Behavioral Health Clinician I: $2,726.64 - $3,288.44 Behavioral Health Clinician II: $2,856.99 - $3,446.87

The County of Del Norte Department of Health & Human Services - Behavioral Health Branch is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Behavioral Health Clinician I/II. This position is classified as full-time.
Under supervision, performs psychiatric caseload duties; and to perform psychotherapeutic counseling and treatment on an individual, group and/or family basis; and to provide outreach services and counseling in crisis situations.

The Behavioral Health Clinician I is the first level in the professional series assigned casework based upon knowledge of diagnosis, individual and group therapy. The Clinician I may advance after gaining experience and demonstrating the qualifications of the higher level. Clinician I incumbents must obtain a license within five years following intern registration relevant to state licensing waiver regulations.

The Behavioral Health Clinician II is the second working level in this skilled class. This is the licensed level in the series providing psychotherapy to assigned patients in an outpatient setting under minimal supervision. Incumbents may be assigned to provide supervision for licensed interns completing internship within the department.

The Supervising Behavioral Health Clinician is the third and final working level in this skilled class and is assigned team leadership responsibilities with clinical supervision capacity over other professional treatment. Leads a small unit and/or program.

Detailed Work Activities

Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Evaluates patients and provides crisis intervention services in a variety of settings including field situations.
• Obtains patient history, completes mental status examinations, diagnosis and conducts complex clinical assessments, utilizing the five axis format using the most recent DSM, and develops service plan.
• Provides ongoing psychotherapy in outpatient and day rehabilitation environment making necessary referrals for patient in an as needed basis.
• Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing critical clinical input relating to patient diagnosis and recommended treatment plans and case conferences consulting with psychiatric staff in the review of cases and medication issues.
• Evaluates patients for voluntary and involuntary commitment and signs commitments for clients requiring hospitalization as necessary.
• Provides direction, training and chart auditing for assigned student interns, participating in staff intern training and quality assurance/peer review functions.
• As care coordinator, prepares detailed patient record documentation and maintains caseload records, preparing intake and discharge summaries, progress notes, and treatment plan.
• Provides courtroom testimony and consultation to school and…