Extra- Mental Health Clinician Trainee

examples of duties

this recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for extra-help vacancies. Extra-help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to 25 hours a week.

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 client's needs and problems, assisting them with environmental adjustment.
• works with client's relatives to secure cooperation in treatment programs.
• utilizes professional skills in outpatient, in-patient, children's service, day care, rehabilitation, and education programs.
• participate in the preparation and presentation of cases for consideration by other professional staff.
• may conduct or participate in professional research and special studies.
• assists in the development and implementing of treatment plans; develops and prepares extensive records, complex reports, progress notes, and correspondence.

minimum qualifications: must be within 3 months of graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field.

must have registration from the appropriate california state licensing board within 6 months of appointment to trainee position.

possess a valid california driver’s license at the time of appointment and maintain.

• 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.
• 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.

• principles 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 aspects and characteristics of mental and emotional disturbances.
• dsm v-tr diagnostic criteria for mental and emotional disturbances.
• principles of mental health education.
• therapeutic and treatment approaches for persons with mental, emotional problems and drug and alcohol addictions.
• scope, availability, and activities of community resources.

• perform counseling and psychotherapy with clients, families, and groups.
• develop and maintain the cooperation and effective working relationships of mentally and emotionally disturbed patients and families.
• maintain the confidentiality of client information.
• interact with clients in a therapeutic effective manner.
• participate as a member of a therapeutic team.
• organize data, develop information, and prepare clear, concise, comprehensive records and reports.
• develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, and those contacted during the course of work.
• manage, organize, and sustain time efficiency.
• write in a clear, concise, and focused manner.

family care leave applies to all employees who work 1250 or more hours in any twelve month period.

extra-help employees are not entitled to county-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program benefits and are not eligible to participate in the deferred compensation plan.

extra-help employees are not entitled to pay or…