Behavioral Health Supervising Therapist

County of Imperial; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Imperial is seeking a Supervising Therapist to provide licensed supervision for unlicensed registered interns under the BBS guidelines. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate, oversee and participate in community counseling and social service programs.

You will train staff, supervise interns, conduct group and individual therapy, assess patients, and prepare required documentation while managing a high-level client caseload with independence.

Qualifications

• Must have a qualifying Master’s Degree to meet licensure requirements for LCSW/LMFT/LPCC.
• Two years' post-licensure experience providing counseling in a mental health setting.
• Must be licensed by the State of California and maintain active license (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC).
• Valid California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to unlicensed registered interns per BBS guidelines.
• Coordinate and oversee specialized counseling and social service programs.
• Train and provide work direction to staff; perform group and individual therapy.
• Assess and evaluate mental health patients and prepare required documentation.

Skills

Intern supervision

Group therapy

Caseload management

Clinical assessment

Education

Master’s Degree

Licensed by California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Job description

Basic Function and Distinguishing Characteristics

The primary function of the Supervising Therapist is to provide specific supervision to unlicensed registered interns in accordance with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to organize, coordinate, oversee and participate in specialized counseling and social service programs and activities in the community; train and provide work direction to professional staff and others as assigned; provide supervision to interns; perform group and individual therapy, assess and evaluate mental health patients and prepare required documentation. Behavioral Health Supervising Therapist incumbents manage a client caseload at the highest level of skill and independence and provide supervision to Behavioral Health Therapist I and Behavioral Health Therapist II interns registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Education And Experience/ Licenses And Other Requirements

Must have a qualifying Master’s Degree to meet the requirement for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) LPCC with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and two years experience providing counseling services in a mental health setting. Two years post-licensure experience in psychiatric social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional clinical counseling is also required. Individuals must also meet the state of California requirements to supervise interns. Must be licensed by the State of California and maintain active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Valid California Driver’s License.

Supplemental Information: A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC

• 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call [phone] or TTY [phone].

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About Imperial County

Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.