B.H. CLINICIAN I​/II​/III

Classes in this series provide a variety of professional mental health and substance use disorder assessment, diagnosis, therapy, counseling, education, and community outreach services to clients in the community, schools, clinics, jail, juvenile hall, and inpatient settings.

The Behavioral Health Department is actively seeking talented clinicians to join our dedicated workforce. Designs for the recruitment will be used for current and future vacancies across various programs and locations within the department. This recruitment may fill future permanent, substitute, limited‑term, and temporary positions, both full‑time and part‑time throughout the County.

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This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled.

• Within scope of licensure, education, and experience: assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, and psychotherapeutic modalities
• Principles, practices and techniques of psychotherapy, substance use disorder treatment within a variety of modalities, and evidence‑based practices
• Federal, State, and Local regulations related to the practice and procedures for mental health and substance use disorders including HIPAA, HITECH, and 42 CFR
• Culturally competent recovery and resiliency oriented care
• Medical terminology related to mental health and substance use disorder assessment and treatment
• Psychiatric medications
• Principles of individual and group behavior

• Effectively assess and treat clients
• Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of clients, co‑workers, and others from a variety of socio‑economic, racial, ethnic, and other diverse backgrounds and orientations
• Work effectively in a demanding environment with a multi‑disciplinary team
• Apply existing laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to behavioral health department operations
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in written form
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services in the Electronic Health Record
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and support when interacting with staff and others
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment

Unless noted otherwise, licensure/registration must be held at time of application and maintained throughout employment.

Master's Degree in a counseling or related field, and proof of intern registration application with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or Board of Psychology. Proof of active intern registration must be presented in order to complete the initial probationary period.

Master's Degree in a counseling or related field, and proof of active intern registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or Board of Psychology; and equivalent of one (1) year of full‑time experience, post‑Master's degree, in providing direct services to individuals and/or families.

Current active and unrestricted California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist, AND two (2) years of full‑time experience, after obtaining master’s degree, in providing direct services to individuals and/or families.

This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. Apply for this position at  Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at  Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

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