Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician II

Alameda County; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans

Retirement plan - Defined Benefit

12 paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Alameda County Health’s Behavioral Health Department seeks a Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician II to deliver clinical services within the jail system. You will perform mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, and forensics-informed case management, guiding treatment planning for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring conditions.

Licensed professionals with a master’s degree and post-license experience are preferred, and you may work varied shifts, including weekends,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling, nursing, or related field.
• Valid clinical license from applicable authority (BBS, Psychology, or RN).
• Six months post-license experience in behavioral health/mental health clinical or case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health clinical and forensically focused case management services in a jail setting.
• Perform mental health evaluations, DSM-V related diagnoses, and risk assessments.
• Conduct crisis intervention, stakeholder consultation, and discharge planning.

Skills

Forensic knowledge

Behavioral health care

Cultural awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Master’s degree in psychology / counseling

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Introduction

NOW
OFFERING $12,000 HIRING BONUSES!
BONUSES
PAID INCREMENTALLY OVER THREE YEARS
THIS IS A CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION: The examination consists of an
on-going review of candidates’ applications and supplemental questionnaires to
verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who possess
the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list
based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience. The eligible
list resulting from this recruitment and selection process may be used to fill
future vacancies which may arise within the next year.
This examination will cancel any
existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.
This examination may be reopened as necessary, and the names of additional
candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score.
Applications
will only be accepted on-line.
Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must
be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental
Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services
Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the
Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
Vacancies at Santa Rita Jail are
required to participate in pre-planned use of force incidents with Alameda
County Sheriff’s Office sworn staff, to include the facilitation of crisis
intervention, de-escalation and therapeutic needs of a client.
Qualified bilingual persons who speak
English and are also fluent in: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian,
Laotian, Korean, Mien, Tagalog, Amharic, Farsi, Dari, Tigrigna, Russian,
Romanian or Sign Languages are especially encouraged to apply. There is an
additional biweekly compensation for persons in positions designated
bilingual. Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language
proficiency.

DESCRIPTION

THE COUNTY
Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is
California's seventh-largest county. The County employs 9,700 full-time
employees and operates on an annual budget of $3.4 billion. Oakland, the
County seat, is California's eighth-largest city. One and a half million
people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities,
unincorporated communities, and rural areas. As a major urban county,
Alameda provides a full range of services to its citizens. The County is
a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of
cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect environment for families
and their active lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural
resources, countless recreational opportunities, and an array of fine public
and private colleges and universities.
ALAMEDA COUNTY HEALTH
Alameda County Health is the local government agency that
promotes and protects the health and well-being of all who live, work, learn,
and play in Alameda County. We coordinate services and cultivate partnerships
with community organizations and providers to help ensure access, organize, and
deliver health care and services to people with Medi-Cal and without insurance,
support resilient communities, and improve health for all. We focus on health
equity by developing programs and systemic solutions that reduce disparities
for the people and communities we serve.
Alameda County Health’s
departments and programs focus on services and support that provide care for
the whole person.
The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and
substance use services for people with Medi-Cal and without insurance and
supports people along their path to wellness, recovery, and resilience.
The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air,
water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of
everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce
exposure to toxins and diseases.
The Public Health Department focuses on community and
population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health
inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases.
Alameda County Health also provides services through Housing and
Homelessness Services, Emergency Medical Services Agency, HealthPAC, and
Healthy Schools and Communities.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

As part of Alameda County
Health, the Behavioral Health Department supports people with Medi-Cal and
without insurance living with serious mental illness and substance use
conditions along their path toward wellness, recovery, and resiliency. We
provide services through a network of contracted mental health and substance
use providers and administer the State’s resources and training for behavioral
health providers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals. We
advocate for our patients and families and create space for personal engagement
in their care.
We are outpatient
specialists for mental health services for older adults and youth, substance
use providers and treatment program specialists, advocates for quality
improvement and patients’ rights, and psychiatric and integrated health care
providers.
For more information about the
Behavioral Health Department, please visit www.acbhcs.org.

THE POSITION

This classification describes the
journey level of the Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician classification flexibly-staffed
series. Incumbents of this classification under general direction, provide
mental health clinical services and forensically focused case management
services to clients in a jail setting. Conducts mental health evaluations and
assessments, including risk of harm to self and others; documents an
individual’s history and tendency for violence; provides crisis
intervention and crisis stabilization, engages in consultation and
implementation of pre-planned use of force with Sheriff’s Deputies; conducts
mental status examinations and formulate Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
(DSM)-V related diagnoses; provides consultation to other programs and agencies
on treatment needs and behavioral plans for forensic clients; provides
discharge planning and perform other duties as assigned.
This position is the journey-level
classification within the Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician flexibly staffed
class series. This classification is located in the Healthcare Services Agency,
within the Adult Forensic Behavioral Health Program, in the County jail.
Incumbents in this series report to a Forensic Behavioral Health Clinical
Supervisor or Forensic Behavioral Health Clinical Manager.

FORENSIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II

is distinguished from the lower-level classification of Forensic Behavioral
Health Clinician I in that latter performs entry-level clinician duties while
the former is performing journey-level clinician duties in this series.
Incumbents in this class are licensed clinicians and perform duties involving
considerable latitude and independence of judgment under minimal
supervision. Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician II may provide
direction and assistance to Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician I and graduate
interns. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Forensic
Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor in that the latter class has supervisory
responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EITHER I
• Experience: The equivalent of six (6) months of full-time satisfactory experience in the Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician I or Behavioral Health Clinician I classification in the Alameda County classified service.
• OR II
• Education: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited school in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling, nursing, or related field.
• AND Experience: The equivalent of six (6) months of full-time post license experience as a behavioral health/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services.
• License/Certification: All incumbents at the Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician II level must possess a valid clinical license from the applicable licensing authority: California Board of Behavioral Sciences, California Board of Psychology, or California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Some positions in this class require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Applicants must possess such license prior to appointment to such positions.
• Special Requirements: In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job.
• A thorough background investigation will be conducted of all prospective Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician II’s to ensure they are suitable to work in a jail setting and must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance conducted by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
• Incumbents may be assigned to work day, evening, night, and rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Current theories, principles, and best practices for services to forensic clients with serious behavioral health care symptoms and diagnosis.
• Familiarity of best practices for a forensic population, such as criminogenic.
• Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology.
• Cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns.
• Wellness, recovery, and resiliency-oriented strategies and supports.
• Dual recovery/co-occurring disorder treatment, screening, and assessment tools.
• Community needs, resources, and organizations related to behavioral health care.
• Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements.
• Principles and practices of direct client service delivery in a jail setting.
• Principles of social needs, problems, attitudes, and behavioral patterns specific to criminal justice populations.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Computer applications related to the work.

Ability to:

• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, community organizations, state hospitals, and criminal justice partners.
• Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
• Interpret, explain, and apply regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Analyze, evaluate, and make sound decisions.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and effective reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work with a diverse population.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

1. A review of applicants' applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of the minimum qualifications.
2. Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience.

CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.
We reserve the right to make changes to the announced
examination components.
Alameda County
utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is
competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for
qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine
the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the
vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the
needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be
exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be
more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate
jobs with comparable scopes of work.
To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website hrs.alamedacountyca.gov.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS, ACCELERATED
EXAMINATION: The examination consists of an on-going review of candidates’ applications and
supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications
for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment and selection process may be used to fill future vacancies which may arise within the next year for this and other County Departments; this
examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year
but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary, and the names of additional
candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy
and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the
examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement no later than the
recruitment filing deadline. If this is a continuous open
recruitment without a filing deadline, please contact the assigned Human
Resources Representative listed on the job announcement within ten
(10) business days of submitting your application. Unless your
disability is readily apparent (for example, you use a wheelchair and need
wheelchair-accessible spaces), Alameda County requires applicants to provide
supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable
accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants
must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.

BENEFITS

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1st United Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

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