Behavioral Health Clinician I/II

Salary : $2,596.80 - $3,282.73 Biweekly

Location : Crescent City, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 22-00025

Department : Health & Human Services

Division : Behavioral Health Branch 129-419

Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

General Recruitment Information :

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.

Job Opportunity :

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.

Description

The County of Del Norte Department of Health & Human Services - Behavioral Health Branch is seeking a qualified candidate to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Behavioral Health Clinician I / II. This position is classified as full-time.

Biweekly salary :

Behavioral Health Clinician I : $2,596.80 - $3,131.85

Behavioral Health Clinician II : $2,720.94 - $3,282.73

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 other programs as required or developed.
• Performs program planning to develop and implement services appropriate to assisting both adult and child psychiatric clients.
• Consults with and serves as a liaison with community agencies, school personnel, parents and other services to evaluate community mental health needs and services.
• Performs educational services to specific patients or segments of the mental health population.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Note : It is the responsibility of the intern to secure necessary hours of supervision in order to meet licensing requirements. This work consists of routine to complex professional duties performed at an entry level in the classification series.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In addition to the above the Behavioral Health Clinician II :

Selection Process :

The County of Del Norte does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual preference, or disability in any of its programs, activities, or hiring practices. All applications will be reviewed and those individuals with backgrounds most closely meeting the needs of the county will be selected for further review. In the event of a large number of qualifying applicants, a written examination may be given to determine which applicants will be invited to attend an oral interview. An eligibility list will be established upon completion of the oral interviews. Expenses (i.e. travel, food, lodging) incurred in connection with the interview shall be the burden of the applicant. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview / examination so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Condition of Employment :

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, Del Norte County is required to verify, within three days of employment of any person, that he / she is : 1) a citizen or national of the United States; 2) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to work in the United States.

Disaster Service Workers : All County of Del Norte employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County of Del Norte requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Work related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

Del Norte County is an equal opportunity employer hiring employment eligible applicants. Disabled applicants who require special testing arrangements should contact the Human Resources Department prior to the filing deadline. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, applicants must provide acceptable proof of identity or authorization to work in the United States. A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to employment. The investigation may include reference checks, fingerprinting, credit check, driver history and inquiry to local, state and federal files to obtain criminal history information. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the selection process. Selection processes may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following : application review, competitive screening, written examination, performance examination, and / or oral examination. This bulletin is solely for the purpose of announcing a job opening. It does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revised without notice.

NOTE : The information listed below is a general summary of benefits for this position. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as an employment contract. Refer to labor agreements (s) for specific benefit information.

BENEFITS :

A generous package of benefits is provided, including : health and dental care benefits, life insurance and a retirement plan.

Paid annual leave : Vacation :

1-5 years of continuous service : 15 working days per year; 6-10 years of continuous service : 20 working days per year; 11-15 years of continuous service : 25 working days per year; 16 years or higher of continuous service : 30 working days per year. Note - Vacation will be available for use after completion of six (6) months of continuous employment.

Sick Leave :

1 day of sick leave with pay for each month of service from the date of employment. Note - Sick leave may be used upon accrual.

Holidays :

13 working days each year.

Floating Holidays :

3 working days each fiscal year. Note - Floating Holidays may be used upon accrual.

Retirement :

The County is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) integrated with Social Security.

Group Insurance :

The County pays a portion of the employee's group health, dental, and life insurance premiums with dependent health and dental care benefits available at group rates.

Retirement :

The County is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) integrated with Social Security.

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan :

Employees may elect to have a percentage of their salary deferred for pre-tax investment.

DEL NORTE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Del Norte Human Resources

981 H St., Suite 250

Crescent City, CA 95531

707) 464 - 7213

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