Licensed Clinical Therapist II - Juvenile Justice Programs*

SAN-Bernardino-Count; California (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Wage differentials (MBO)

Bilingual compensation

Job summary

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health seeks Licensed Clinical Therapist II to provide behavioral health services for justice-involved youth in Juvenile Justice Programs. Responsibilities include assessments, therapy, treatment planning, crisis response, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team within a detention setting.

Applicants must be licensed in California (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) with post-licensure experience; bilingual skills earn additional compensation.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in California as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
• One year of post-license direct service experience requested.
• Ability to work in a secure juvenile detention setting and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and provide individual and group therapy.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans with crisis response and suicide prevention support.
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive services in a secure facility.
• Collaborate with probation, medical staff, psychiatrists, and educators to support youth.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Bilingual skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

CA Licensure: LMFT / LCSW / LPCC

Job description

$46.30 Starting Base Hourly Rate (Step 7) for New and Existing Employees!

Earn $1.00 per hour above your base hourly rate while working within detention facilities!

Earn an ADDITIONAL $1.00 per hour above your base hourly rate while providing clinical supervision!

Licenced Clinical Therapist II assigned to JJP do not carry caseloads and are offered 4/10 schedules.

Are you interested in using your clinical and administrative skills to make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents?

Join a team who is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference in the lives of the residents of San Bernardino County.

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health invites qualified behavioral health professionals to apply for the position of Licensed Clinical Therapist II - Juvenile Justice Programs. Licensed Clinical Therapists II (CTII) assigned to Juvenile Justice Programs (JJP) are assigned to a juvenile detention facility to provide behavioral health services to justice-involved youth in a structured, secure, and multidisciplinary treatment environment. Clinical Therapist II staff conduct clinical assessments, provide individual and group therapy, develop and monitor treatment plans, respond to behavioral health crises, and support suicide prevention and stabilization efforts. Clinical Therapist II staff must be comfortable working within a secure facility, following established safety and security procedures, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries while providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate services. Services are provided in collaboration with San Bernardino County Probation Department personnel, medical staff, psychiatrists, psychologists, substance use disorder counselors, educators, community providers, and other members of the youth’s multidisciplinary treatment team. Licensed Clinical Therapists II within JJP play an important role in helping youth identify their behavioral health needs, develop coping and emotional regulation skills, strengthen family and community connections, and prepare for successful transition and reintegration back into the community. This position is well suited for professionals who value collaboration, adaptability, public service, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and families. This Clinical Therapist II position may also provide clinical guidance and support to pre-licensed staff, assist with reviewing clinical documentation and treatment planning, and provide administrative support to the Clinic Supervisor. This position offers an excellent opportunity for experienced clinicians who are interested in developing leadership skills, mentoring newer behavioral health professionals, and contributing to the ongoing development of behavioral health services for justice-involved youth.

Official Title: Clinical Therapist II

For additional details, please refer to the Clinical Therapist II job description.

Hear from current therapists about their experiences with the Children and Youth Collaborative Services Team below!

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust. DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

To review job-specific benefits, please refer to the Summary of Benefits and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.

Correction Facilities Requirements:

Due to the secure nature of the juvenile detention environment, employees are subject to restrictions on the personal belongings that may be brought into the facility. Personal cellular-enabled/electronic devices are generally prohibited, and other personal items must be limited to those permitted by facility policy and may be subject to search upon entry.

Shifts:

Juvenile detention facilities operate continuously, assigned staff may be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays based on program coverage needs.

Clinical Supervision Differential:

Clinical therapists currently providing clinical supervision to Pre-Licensed Clinical Therapists or Pre-Licensed Psychologists are eligible for additional compensation.

Detention Facilities Differential:

Clinical therapists regularly assigned to work in detention facilities receive additional compensation. Indicate your interest and availability for positions assigned to detention facilities on the supplemental questionnaire.

Sponsorship:

Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

License:

Must be licensed in the State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). A copy of license is required upon appointment. Licensure must be active, unrestricted, and in good standing.

Experience:

One (1) year, within the last five (5) years, of direct service post-license experience as a licensed therapist in a behavioral health or social service setting.

Note: Application must clearly distinguish between pre-licensed and post-licensed experience.

Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills is required to receive additional compensation.

The following experience is highly desirable:

• Possesses knowledge of clinical supervisor requirements
• Has completed a minimum of fifteen (15) contact hours in supervision training
• Two (2) or more years of experience providing clinical supervision to Registered Associate MFTs, Registered Associate PCCs, or Registered Associate CSWs or pre-degree clinical interns within the last five (5) years
• One (1) or more years of experience providing clinical or administrative supervision over clinical interns and/or trainees
• Experience in a behavioral health or social service setting in a leadership role either managing a special assignment or providing occasional supervisory coverage
• Interagency collaboration experience
• Education and/or training experience

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Calm under pressure
• Sound critical thinking skills
• Customer service orientation
• Great communication skills
• Friendly disposition
• Interest in an active work environment
• Desire to learn and develop new skills

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.