Clinical Therapist II - Cultural Competency

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside is seeking a Clinical Therapist II focused on supporting marginalized communities. This primarily administrative role involves developing outreach strategies and collaborating with community liaisons to enhance service accessibility. Applicants must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and have clinical expertise, with a focus on cultural competence to promote equitable access to mental health services.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences required.
• Experience in mental health settings preferred.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with Cultural Community Liaisons.
• Developing outreach strategies for underserved populations.
• Providing brief therapeutic services as needed.

Skills

Cultural competence

Community dynamics

Clinical expertise

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Clinical Social Worker license

Job description

Clinical Therapist II - Cultural Competency

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About The Position

Applications will be reviewed in the order of when it was received

MUST BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED WITH THE BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

TO BE CONSIDERED.

The Clinical Therapist II is a primarily administrative position focused on utilizing clinical expertise to support marginalized communities in accessing services. While this role does not involve direct clinical practice, the incumbent may provide brief therapeutic services to help individuals transition into the care system.

About The Position

Applications will be reviewed in the order of when it was received

MUST BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED WITH THE BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

TO BE CONSIDERED.

The Clinical Therapist II is a primarily administrative position focused on utilizing clinical expertise to support marginalized communities in accessing services. While this role does not involve direct clinical practice, the incumbent may provide brief therapeutic services to help individuals transition into the care system.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Collaborating with Cultural Community Liaisons, who are contractors from local communities, to guide their work and ensure contract compliance.
• Developing and implementing outreach and engagement strategies aimed at reducing barriers to services for underserved populations.
• Providing teaching and training to Department staff to enhance the application of culturally informed interventions in their direct practice.
• Co-chairing an advisory committee that includes representatives from various marginalized communities, contributing to steering efforts to improve service accessibility and effectiveness.
  
  

This position requires a strong understanding of community dynamics, cultural competence, and the ability to lead initiatives that promote equitable access to care.

Bilingual Preferred - Not Required.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Interview consumers, relatives, and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing mental or emotional disorders.
• Develop service plans with consumers; evaluate psychological, economic, vocational, educational, physical, health, socialization, and housing needs.
• Coordinate with other staff members (psychiatrists, psychologists, and other program staff) and community agencies in carrying out and designing treatment or rehabilitation plans.
• Assist consumers and other concerned individuals in understanding the nature of major psychological illnesses and their psychosocial effects.
• Assist consumers and their families in understanding and choosing options of mental health treatment.
• Initiate and conduct individual, collateral, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Establish and maintain effective contact with local area mental health resources, including community members, parents, schools, residential facilities, and other agencies/organizations.
• Perform specialized tasks including involuntary hospitalization procedures (5150) and Tarasoff assessments.
• Participate in mental health conferences and local area committees.
• Prepare reports and write correspondence.
• Provide guidance to volunteers and staff.
• Act as a casework consultant to other clinical therapists and other departmental staff.
• Licensed level, within the scope of licensure, may provide clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians.
• Coordinate clinical decisions in response to operational demands.
• Conduct clinical discussions regarding complex or difficult cases.
• Respond to emergencies, within licensure, which may occur on the unit.
• Coordinate the flow of information and clinical data to ensure continuity in treatment or shift.
• Serve as liaison with other sections, units, services, and agencies.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

OPTION I

License: Possession of a license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences.

OPTION II

Candidates recruited from out-of-state must possess an out-of-state license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Clinical Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist. Individuals hired under this option shall obtain their license to practice as issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences within three years of date of hire. During the interim three years, the incumbent shall be eligible for a Mental Health Professional Licensing Waiver Request approved by the State of California Health and Human Services Agency.

BOTH OPTIONS

Candidates qualifying with the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor option must have completed additional education and training as defined below:

• Six semester units or nine quarter units specifically focused on the theory and application of marriage and family therapy; or a named specialization or emphasis area on the qualifying degree in marriage and family therapy; marital and family therapy; marriage, family, and child counseling; or couple and family therapy;
• No less than 500 hours of documented supervised experience working directly with couples, families, or children; and
• A minimum of six hours of continuing education specific to marriage and family therapy, completed in each license renewal cycle.
  
  

BOTH OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Psychological aspects of physical and emotional disturbances and mental deficiencies; characteristics of emotional and mental disorders including their effect on the individual in the community; mental health local community resources and community support systems; principles of clinical interviewing and methods of recording consumer information; individual licensing law and the scope of professional practice governed by the same; laws, rules, and regulations of publicly operated health and welfare programs; principles and techniques for making psychosocial assessments.

Ability to: Effectively apply the principles and techniques of clinical therapy, including a variety of treatment modalities; analyze consumer behavior and apply treatment or counseling techniques in a coordinated care social rehabilitation environment; speak and write effectively; provide crisis intervention; prepare clear and concise reports and interpret data; work effectively with a multicultural consumer and family population with diverse backgrounds and needs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, their families, other staff members, and mental health organizations/ agencies; provide work direction and training to staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team; communicate the goals and objectives of the County's mental and behavioral health services to members of the community and other interested individuals; consult with and assist in the professional development and supervision of unlicensed clinical therapists, within the scope of appropriate licensure, and other mental health support staff.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Bilingual Testing

The Human Resources Department will coordinate a Bilingual (Spanish) Non-Proctored Assessment.

County Of Riverside Human Resources Contact

For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Jammie Smith, via email at [e-mail].

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at [e-mail] or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

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