Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician – Emergency Services

Butte County; Oroville, Chico (CA, CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Butte County's Department of Behavioral Health seeks Behavioral Health Emergency & Forensic Clinicians I or II to provide professional behavioral health intervention and recovery services across multiple facilities, including inpatient and jail settings. The role encompasses psychotherapeutic counseling (individual, group, family), crisis outreach, and coordination with courts and justice partners.

Licensure or progress toward licensure is required for the II level, with possible shifts on

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in social work, marriage family therapy, clinical counseling, or related field.
• Licensed or licensure-eligible in the Behavioral Health field.
• Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health clinical intervention and recovery services.
• Manage psychiatric caseload across multiple settings including inpatient and jail facilities.
• Perform psychotherapeutic counseling (individual, group, family).
• Participate in crisis outreach, emergency services, and court-related coordination.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Forensic clinician duties

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Butte County's Department of Behavioral Health seeks Behavioral Health Emergency & Forensic Clinicians I or II to provide professional behavioral health intervention and recovery services across multiple facilities, including inpatient and jail settings. The role encompasses psychotherapeutic counseling (individual, group, family), crisis outreach, and coordination with courts and justice partners.

Licensure or progress toward licensure is required for the II level, with possible shifts on