Mental Health Clinician (Licensed)

Solano County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Clinician to provide comprehensive mental health treatment across in-patient, out-patient, and field settings. The role focuses on assessments, crisis intervention, counseling, and non-medical psychotherapy, with potential involuntary hold initiation as needed.

The ideal candidate should have a 2-year post-master’s supervised track in mental health services, licensure by the California Board, and the ability to coordinate care with community

Qualifications

• Two years of post Master’s degree supervised experience in a mental health related setting providing direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons, including dual diagnosis and addiction issues for those assigned to the substance abuse settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health treatment services for mental, emotional, behavioral, and chemically dependent disorders in in-patient, out-patient and/or field based settings, including assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, non-medical psychotherapy, and initiation of involuntary holds.
• Provide and oversee treatment and continuing care; prepare reports and maintain records related to patient or client services.
• Meet with adult clients, conduct psychosocial assessments, author reports, and connect clients with appropriate community-based programs and services.
• May provide therapeutic interventions to assist clients who are struggling to connect with services and refer to treatment options to mitigate outcomes.

Education

Master’s degree in mental health field

Job description

Solano County currently has Mental Health Clinician (Licensed) vacancies in Behavioral Health Services and in the Public Defender's Office.

Solano County Behavioral Health Services is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our services aim to empower all community members throughout their journey towards wellness and recovery. It is also of equal importance for us to improve access to quality care for underserved and under-represented ethnic and minority populations who have been historically marginalized by health care systems. We value the importance of employing staff who possess valuable life experiences and expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and leverages diversity to foster innovation and positive outcomes for the people we serve.

The Solano County Public Defender's Office provides compassionate, high-quality legal defense to protect clients' rights and dignity, while working holistically to promote fairness and equity in the criminal justice system.

We are pleased to share an opportunity for a Mental Health Clinician (Licensed) in the Solano County Public Defender/Alternate Public Defender Office. We invite you to review the details below and to apply if this role is of interest to you.

The Solano County Public Defender/Alternate Public Defender was awarded a grant to hire a Mental Health Clinician (Licensed) who will function as a Mitigation Specialist, with the goal of alleviating the long-term consequences that result from untreated mental health and substance abuse, reducing recidivism and improving community safety. The Clinician will conduct mental health assessments, provide trauma-informed support by identifying underlying issues, like mental health challenges, addiction, abuse, etc. The Clinician will meet with adult clients, conduct psychosocial assessments, author reports, and connect clients with the appropriate community-based programs and services that align with their individual needs and circumstances. In addition, they may provide therapeutic interventions to assist clients who are struggling to connect with services. Referrals to the Clinician will be made in cases where the treatment plan is expected to mitigate the case outcome, either by demonstrating eligibility for an alternative such as diversion or treatment court, or mitigating the sentence, with treatment instead of incarceration, or with a reduced term of incarceration. The position is funded for two years.

THE POSITION

The Mental Health Clinician (Licensed) provides mental health treatment services for mental, emotional, behavioral, and chemically dependent disorders in in-patient, out-patient and/or field based settings, including assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, non-medical psychotherapy, and initiation of involuntary holds; provides and oversees both treatment and continuing care; prepares reports and maintains records related to patient or client services; and performs related duties as required. Some positions in this class may provide substance abuse treatment services.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated and community-driven professional, who is passionate about providing quality mental health services. The candidate should have a strong background in mental health related settings providing direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons. The ability to understand how to implement and oversee a patient treatment plan with compassionate care while adhering to local regulatory guidelines.

Additionally, the Medical Health Clinician (Licensed) must be adept at managing competing demands, multiple priorities, and reflect the County’s Core Values.

Non-direct services positions. Some assignments may include quality and performance improvement of the system of care to improve member outcomes, customer service, compliance, and high quality service delivery. The incumbent participates in variable activities based on state mandates and program needs that may include evaluation of program delivery and outcomes, offers technical assistance to teams and staff on best practices, facilitating compliance audits or fidelity measurements, updating policy and procedures, evaluating data and developing processes to track positive outcomes and state-required metrics. The candidate should have clinical experience as well as interests around change management processes, data collection/analysis, training facilitation, policy and report writing. The candidate must be comfortable working in a supportive/consultant role with colleagues, teams, CBOs and the community to improve partnerships and support systems change.

Education And Experience

Two years of post Master’s degree supervised experience in a mental health related setting providing direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons, including dual diagnosis and addiction issues for those assigned to the substance abuse settings.

Licensing, Certification And Registration Requirements

Current licensure by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as either a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or any other equivalent License approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Note: Loss of the required State licensure shall result in termination or reassignment, if such a vacancy exists and the incumbent meets the minimum requirements for the vacant position. (Such action will be taken in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules).

Driver’s License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver’s License may be required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C Driver’s License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this driver’s license requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Language Proficiency: Some positions may require bilingual skills.

Assignment Requirements: Some positions in these classes may require work in an out-station location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team.

Job Description

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

Additional Information

Psychotherapy: Incumbents provide non-medical psychotherapy to clients in accordance with State law and regulation as individual licensing permits.

Travel: Independent travel may be required to various work sites and client residences.

Candidates for some positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation, and/or policy.

Child Abuse Reporting: Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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