Mental Health Clinician (Licensed)

Salary : $105,680.55 - $128,455.36 Annually

Location : Multiple Locations, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 24-333190-01

Department : Health & Social Services Dept

Opening Date : 03 / 19 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Help us lead a team dedicated to mental health wellness and recovery!

Solano County Behavioral Health is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our services aim to empower all community members throughout their journey towards wellness and recovery. It is also of equal importance for us to improve access to quality care for underserved and under-represented ethnic and minority populations who have been historically marginalized by health care systems. We value the importance of employing staff who possess valuable life experiences and expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and leverages diversity to foster innovation and positive outcomes for the people we serve.

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THE POSITION

The Mental Health Clinician (Licensed) provides mental health treatment services for mental, emotional, behavioral, and chemically dependent disorders in in-patient or out-patient settings, including assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, non-medical psychotherapy, and initiation of involuntary holds; provides and oversees both treatment and continuing care; prepares reports and maintains records related to patient or client services; and performs related duties as required. Some positions in this class may provide substance abuse treatment services.

Non-direct services positions

Some assignments may include quality and performance improvement of the system of care to improve member outcomes, customer service, compliance, and high quality service delivery. The incumbent participates in variable activities based on state mandates and program needs that may include evaluation of program delivery and outcomes, offers technical assistance to teams and staff on best practices, facilitating compliance audits or fidelity measurements, updating policy and procedures, evaluating data and developing processes to track positive outcomes and state-required metrics. The candidate should have clinical experience as well as interests around change management processes, data collection / analysis, training facilitation, policy and report writing. The candidate must be comfortable working in a supportive / consultant role with colleagues, teams, CBOs and the community to improve partnerships and support systems change.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated and community-driven professional, who is passionate about providing quality mental health services. The candidate should have a strong background in mental health related settings providing direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons. The ability to understand how to implement and oversee a patient treatment plan with compassionate care while adhering to local regulatory guidelines.

Additionally, the Medical Health Clinician (Licensed) must be adept at managing competing demands, multiple priorities, and reflect the County's Core Values.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Two years of post Master's degree supervised experience in a mental health related setting providing direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons, including dual diagnosis and addiction issues for those assigned to the substance abuse settings; AND

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Current licensure by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as either a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or any other equivalent License approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Note : Loss of the required State licensure shall result in termination or reassignment, if such a vacancy exists and the incumbent meets the minimum requirements for the vacant position. (Such action will be taken in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules).

Driver's License : Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C Driver's License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this driver's license requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Language Proficiency : Some positions may require bilingual skills.

Assignment Requirements : Some positions in these classes may require work in an out-station location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team.

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The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

SELECTION PROCESS

09 / 27 / 2024 - 5 : 00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review.

10 / 11 / 2024 - 5 : 00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review.

10 / 25 / 2024 - 5 : 00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and / or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree / transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and / or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 a.m.-5 : 00 p.m. EOE / AA

Please note that all dates / times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A current State of California license (MFT, LCSW, or LPCC) is required for this position. All candidates must submit proof of their current license issued by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or any other equivalent Licensed approved by the California Board of Behavioral Science. Candidates who fail to provide proof of licensure by the application review deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.

Official / unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) must be attached by the application review deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their degree / transcripts by the deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING : Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the application review deadline. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to . Be sure to include the recruitment title (Mental Health Clinician (Licensed) and the recruitment number (24-333190-01) in your email or fax.

Additional Information

Psychotherapy : Incumbents provide non-medical psychotherapy to clients in accordance with State law and regulation as individual licensing permits.

Travel : Independent travel may be required to various work sites and client residences.

Candidates for some positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation, and / or policy.

Child Abuse Reporting : Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES : Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment / testing / examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

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This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants' qualifications for this position and assess an applicant's ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state 'no experience in this area' instead of leaving the space blank.Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history. I understand the above information.

Do you possess a current license issued by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)?

Do you possess a current license issued by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)?

If you do not possess either a Marriage and Family Therapist or a Clinical Social Worker license, do you possess an equivalent license approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences?

If yes, please indicate your license below, otherwise, please indicate (N / A) :

Please select all the areas that you have one or more years of clinical experience.

• Adult
• Outpatient
• Drug and Alcohol
• Social Services
• Court Services
• Juvenile Justice
• Children
• Inpatient
• Crisis
• School
• Grief or Hospice
• Probation
• Residential Treatment
• Disaster Relief
• Conservatorship
• Family
• Custody Services
• Working with Homeless Population
• None of the above

Select your experience(s) with treating and / or counseling in any of the follow areas :

Do you have experience using the following psychosocial techniques and / or guidelines? (please select all that apply)

Does your multi-disciplinary team experience include working with any of the following? (please select all that apply)

Do you have experience working in a community-based agency or county mental health setting serving the following populations? (please select all that apply)

Some positions require bilingual skills in Spanish. Applicants who indicate bilingual skills in will be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish. Are you proficient in speaking, reading and writing Spanish?

Some positions require bilingual skills in Tagalog. Applicants who indicate they have bilingual skills will be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in Tagalog. Are you proficient in speaking, reading and writing Tagalog?

Required Question

Salary : $105,681 - $128,455