Mental Health Clinician I​/II - Extra- Mental Health Clinician I​/II

overview

please note: this recruitment is to establish a list to fill positions in los banos.

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.

duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• advises clients on the availability of community resources.
• interprets clients  needs and problems, assisting them with environmental adjustment.
• works with clients  relatives to secure cooperation in treatment programs.
• utilizes highly developed professional skills in outpatient, in-patient, children s service, day care, rehabilitation and education programs.
• assists with training other mental health department staff in diagnosis and treatment methods.
• develop and conduct training and informational presentations for other county staff, school districts, and community agencies.
• serve as a consultant for other community agencies.
• participate in the preparation and presentation of cases for consideration by other professional staff.
• may assume operational responsibility for a unit within a clinical program.
• may conduct or participate in professional research and special studies.
• develop and implement treatment plans; develops and prepares extensive records, complex reports, progress notes, and correspondence.

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.

• operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
• perform job duties under stressful conditions.
• respond appropriately to situations.
• maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations.
• make presentations.
• frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
• frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
• frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
• occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• regular attendance is an essential function.

knowledge of:

• principles, procedures, techniques, and trends of clinical and casework services, counseling, and treatment.
• laws, rules, and regulations governing mental health programs and services.
• behavioral and environmental aspects of physical illness, emotional disturbance, and mental disability or retardation.
• social…