Mental Health Clinician; Licensed

Position Overview

The Mental Health Clinician (Licensed) provides mental health treatment services for mental, emotional, behavioral, and chemically dependent disorders‑patient or out‑patient settings, including assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, non‑medical psychotherapy, and initiation of involuntary holds; provides and oversees both treatment and prepares reports and maintains records related to patient or client services; and performs related duties as required. Some positions in this class may provide substance.

Assignments in the Sheriff’s Office will work in the jail. The Mental Health Clinician is part of the Women’s Re‑entry Achievement Program (WRAP) which provides in‑custody services such as assessment, curriculum‑based groups, individual counseling, re‑entry planning, court advocacy and community‑based case management to women incarcerated in Solano County jails.

• Two years of post‑Master’s degree supervised experience in a mental health related setting providing direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons, including dual diagnosis and addiction issues for those assigned to the substance abuse settings.
• Current licensure by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as either a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC) or any other equivalent license approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

• Driver’s License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver’s License may be required at the time of appointment.
• Language Proficiency: Some positions may require bilingual skills.
• Assignment Requirements: Some positions in these classes may require work in an out‑station location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team.

A current State of California license (MFT, LCSW, or LPCC) is required for this position. All candidates must submit proof of their current license issued by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. Candidates who fail to provide proof of licensure by the application review deadline may be disqualified from the recruitment.

A Master’s Degree is required for this position. Official or unofficial transcripts verifying the courses and units completed or the degree transcribed must be attached by the application review deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their degree or transcripts by the deadline may be disqualified from the recruitment.

Candidates who attended a college or university accredited by a foreign or non‑U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an education evaluation service. The result must be submitted no later than the application review deadline.

• Psychotherapy: Incumbents provide non‑medical psychotherapy to clients in accordance with State law and regulation as individual licensing permits.
• Travel: Independent travel may be required to various work sites and client residences.
Background:Candidates for some positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation, and/or policy.
• Child Abuse Reporting: Selectees for employment must sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

Deadline to submit application and required documents: 10/27/25 – 5:00 pm (PST).

Qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre‑scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self‑schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

The selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed.

Applications must be submitted through the Neo Gov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials such as degree transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD‑214, ADA accommodation requests, etc., must be submitted by the indicated date.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Contact the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784‑6170 during business hours Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. for further questions.

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