What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician I/II/III position at County of Trinity CA?
JOB
Salaries: Mental Health Clinician I$5,233.73 - $7,013.69Mental Health Clinician II$5,724.05 - $7,670.77Mental Health Clinician III$6,322.91 - $8,473.31Under general direction, to provide assessments, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment for Behavioral Health Department clients; to provide education, consultation services, and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; and to do related work as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)Meets with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, and community settings to develop client centered service plans; provides direction for client mental health and community activities; assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them; advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies; makes referrals and other arrangements for client treatment and service; works with clients families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs; develops, conducts, and participates in training programs including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods for other Department and community agency staffs; serves as a consultant for other mental health personnel; prepares and present progress reports on assigned cases; cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs; develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families; may be assigned programs responsibilities such as school based counseling services or administrative responsibilities , including scheduling, training, case assignment, or clinical direction for paraprofessional staff; may maintain rosters and records of patients in continuing care programs; may direct Continuing Care services; performs involuntary hospitalization assessments and arranges for hospitalization, if necessary, may serve as an expert witness in court cases.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in an office, clinic, home, or community environment; work is performed with people who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public.
Salaries: Mental Health Clinician I$5,233.73 - $7,013.69Mental Health Clinician II$5,724.05 - $7,670.77Mental Health Clinician III$6,322.91 - $8,473.31Under general direction, to provide assessments, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment for Behavioral Health Department clients; to provide education, consultation services, and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; and to do related work as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)Meets with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, and community settings to develop client centered service plans; provides direction for client mental health and community activities; assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them; advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies; makes referrals and other arrangements for client treatment and service; works with clients families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs; develops, conducts, and participates in training programs including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods for other Department and community agency staffs; serves as a consultant for other mental health personnel; prepares and present progress reports on assigned cases; cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs; develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families; may be assigned programs responsibilities such as school based counseling services or administrative responsibilities , including scheduling, training, case assignment, or clinical direction for paraprofessional staff; may maintain rosters and records of patients in continuing care programs; may direct Continuing Care services; performs involuntary hospitalization assessments and arranges for hospitalization, if necessary, may serve as an expert witness in court cases.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in an office, clinic, home, or community environment; work is performed with people who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public.