Rates Analyst
City of Santa Fe Springs
Get more replies from employers
Send a job-specific resume in minutes.
Job summary
Lake County Mental Health Department is seeking qualified candidates for Mental Health Specialist II. The role involves providing rehabilitative mental health services, case management, and crisis intervention within county programs. Licensure waivers or active California registrations are considered for advancement.
Two years of professional experience in mental health services and a Master’s degree in a related field are required, with the potential for career progression within the department.
Qualifications
- Two (2) years of professional experience in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services.
- Equivalent to a Masters degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university which provides the educational basis for licensing to provide psychotherapy in California.
Responsibilities
- Provide a full range of rehabilitative mental health services and targeted case management to clients; crisis intervention roles; work in rehabilitative and targeted case management models; may provide services to individuals, groups, and families; assist with education and training for staff and community.
- Deliver crisis intervention, assessments, provisional diagnoses, and treatment planning; liaise with community resources and service agencies; develop discharge and follow-up plans; coordinate care with families and other professionals.
- Provides outreach, transportation as needed, and coordinates with 5150 processes; ensures documentation and records are maintained; supports ongoing treatment and continuity of care.
Skills
Education
Job description
- Mental Health Specialist I: $3,443.73 to $4,185.88
- Mental Health Specialist II: $3,615.91 to $4,395.18
- Mental Health Specialist Senior: $3,986.56 to $4,845.69
Individuals qualifying at the I and Senior levels are encouraged to apply. This recruitment is being conducted to establish an eligibility list to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of this list (approximately 3-12 months).
Two (2) years of professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency at the level equivalent to a Mental Health Specialist I in the County of Lake.
Equivalent to a Masters degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university which provides the educational basis for licensing to provide psychotherapy in the State of California.
Possession of current California registration as Associate Clinical Social Worker; Marriage, Family and Child Counselor Intern; or Registered or Intern Clinical Psychologist or current California Licensure as Registered Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Technician, or Licensed Vocational Nurse and ability to obtain a waiver of licensure as provided by California Welfare and Institution Code 5751.2 (d) and (e). Applicants are advised that licensing bodies do impose time limits for granting waivers. Incumbents in this classification will be demoted to Mental Health Specialist I in the event that they are no longer waiverable. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Under clinical and general supervision, provide a full range of rehabilitative mental health services and targeted case management services to clients of the Mental Health Department; to serve in “crisis intervention” roles; to provide a variety of services in the “rehabilitative” and ”targeted case management” models as defined in regulation that may include services to individuals, groups and families but does not include the ability to independently diagnose or provide psychotherapeutic treatment; to assist with education and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; and to do related work as required.
This is the entry and first working Specialist level in the Mental Health Specialist class series. This classification is distinguished from Mental Health Specialist II in that Mental Health Specialists II require the ability to obtain a waiver of licensure as provided by California Welfare and Institution Code 5751.2 (d) and (e). Under the law, Mental Health Specialists II have the ability to diagnose and treat mental illness in community mental health settings, whereas Mental Health Specialists I may only provide provisional diagnoses. An incumbent who has obtained the requisite education and experience may be promoted to Mental Health Specialist II. Incumbents may be “called out” on weekends and at night.
Mental Health Team Leader I, II; Deputy Director of Mental Health for Children’s Services; Deputy Director of Mental Health for Adult Services; Mental Health Director.
None
Conducts telephone or in person interviews with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, and community settings to develop client centered service plans; interviews persons requesting outpatient mental health services; prioritizes service requests according to standard triage criteria; provides initial assessment, including provisional diagnoses and treatment plan, for assigned health clients; works with individuals, families, and groups to develop client centered service plans; assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them; provides individual, and group therapy for children and/or adults; advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies; monitors daily progress of persons being treated in psychiatric hospitals to verify receipt of appropriate treatment; develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families including making appropriate referrals and other arrangements for client treatment; works with clients’ families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs; evaluates data and consults with other agencies as necessary to ensure that treatment services are available and adequate; provides background information as needed to physicians involved in client treatment; provides outreach services to clients unable to travel to mental health facilities; may provide transportation if necessary; evaluates persons presented as psychiatric emergencies at department clinics, hospital emergency rooms, law enforcement incidents, jails, and other appropriate community locations; may authorize detention of clients for further evaluation and treatment as provided by State Code 5150; contacts staff of designated 5150 facilities to obtain admission authorization per Code requirements; participates in coordination of services with the Office of County Counsel and the Public.
Guardian, related to LPS conservatorship administration; prepares and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding services provided; serves as a liaison with community organizations regarding continuing care services, providing information regarding policies and procedures utilized in the treatment of adults and children; may develop, conduct, and participate in training programs including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods for other Department and community agency staffs; serves as a consultant for other behavioral health personnel; cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs; may provide some direction and training for paraprofessional staff.
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
Work is performed in an office, clinic, home, or community environment; work is performed with people who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public.
Under clinical and general direction, to provide a variety of mental health services for individuals, families and groups including assessments, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment for Department clients; to assist with education and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; to serve in “crisis intervention” situations and respond to emergencies and hospitalizations. and to do related work as required.
This is the first journey-level in the Mental Health Specialist class series. Incumbents must be eligible for waiver of licensure as provided by California Welfare and Institutions Code 5751.2 (d) and (e) and have sufficient clinical experience to enable them to work with a high degree of independence in a community mental health setting. This classification is distinguished from Mental Health Specialist I in that Mental Health Specialists I are closely supervised and are not qualified for waiver of licensure. This class is distinguished from Mental Health Specialists, Senior in that Mental Health Specialists, Senior require current California Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage, Family and Child Counselor or Clinical Psychologist. Incumbents may be “called out” on weekends and at night.
Mental Health Team Leader I, II; Deputy Director of Mental Health for Children’s Services; Deputy Director of Mental Health for Adult Services; Mental Health Director.
Incumbents may provide work coordination, training, and lead direction for other department staff.
Conducts telephone or in person interviews with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, and community settings to develop client centered service plans; interviews persons requesting outpatient mental health services; prioritizes service requests according to standard triage criteria; provides initial assessment, including diagnoses and treatment plan, for assigned health clients; works with individuals, families, and groups to develop client centered service plans; assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them; provides individual, and group therapy for children and/or adults; advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies; monitors daily progress of persons being treated in psychiatric hospitals to verify receipt of appropriate treatment; develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families, including making appropriate referrals and arrangements for client treatment; works with clients’ families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs; evaluates data and consults with other agencies, as necessary, to ensure that treatment services are available and adequate; provides requisite background information to physicians involved in client treatment; provides outreach services to clients unable to travel to mental health facilities; may provide transportation if necessary; evaluates persons presented as psychiatric emergencies at department clinics, hospital emergency rooms, law enforcement incidents, jails and other appropriate community locations; may authorize detention of clients for further evaluation and treatment as provided by State Code 5150; contacts staff of designated 5150 facilities to obtain admission authorization per Code requirements; participates in coordination of services with the Office of County Counsel and the Public Guardian, related to LPS conservatorship administration; prepares and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding services provided; serves as a liaison with community organizations regarding continuing care services, providing information regarding policies and procedures utilized in the treatment of adults and children; may develop, conduct, and participate in training programs including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods for other Department and community agency staffs; serves as a consultant for department personnel; cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs; may provide some direction and training for paraprofessional staff.
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
Work is performed in an office, clinic, hospital, home, or community environment; work is performed with people who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public.
- Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities.
- Biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.
- Methods, practices and procedures of mental health programs, including but not limited to, the areas of counseling, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, case management practices and use of psychotropic medication.
- The scope and activities of available public and private community resources.
- Methods used in identification of clients’ individual, social, and behavioral problems and their analysis and resolution in existing social contexts.
- Legislative and administrative rules and regulations pertaining to Lanterman-Petris-Short and Short-Doyle services.
- Perform psychiatric social work and psychotherapy for Department clients.
- Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and other staff.
- Develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation.
- Prepare treatment plans, client treatment recommendations, and a variety of reports.
- Organize and manage a caseload.
- Understand a therapist’s role and deal with clients in a variety of circumstances and settings in accordance with professional standards and ethics.
- Conceptualize and prioritize the problems of mentally disordered persons, determining their needs, services, and appropriate treatment methods.
- Integrate a variety of clinical approaches into a unified treatment plan.
- Recognize potential crises and deliver crisis intervention services.
- Handle stress and unstable client behavior.
- Effectively represent the Department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government agencies.
- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
Under general direction, to provide a variety of mental health services for individuals, families and groups including assessments, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment for Department clients; to assist with education and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; to serve in “crisis intervention” situations and respond to emergencies and hospitalizations; and to do related work as required.
This is the fully experienced, journey level in the Mental Health Specialist class series. Incumbents must be appropriately licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage, Family and Child Counselor or Clinical Psychologist and have substantial clinical experience. This classification is distinguished from Mental Health Specialist II in that incumbents have successfully completed all requirements for licensure and are currently licensed in California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage, Family and Child Counselor or Clinical Psychologist. Incumbents may be “called out” on weekends and at night.
Mental Health Team Leader I, II; Deputy Director of Mental Health for Children’s Services; Deputy Director of Mental Health for Adult Services; Mental Health Director.
Incumbents may provide work coordination, training, and lead direction for other department staff.
Conducts telephone or in person interviews with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, and community settings to develop client centered service plans; interviews persons requesting outpatient mental health services; prioritizes service requests according to standard triage criteria; provides initial assessment, including diagnoses and treatment plan, for assigned health clients; works with individuals, families, and groups to provide psychotherapeutic services, develop client centered service plans; assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them; provides individual, and group therapy for children and/or adults; advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies; monitors daily progress of persons being treated in psychiatric hospitals to verify receipt of appropriate treatment; develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families, including making appropriate referrals and arrangements for client treatment; works with clients’ families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs; evaluates data and consults with other agencies, as necessary, to ensure that treatment services are available and adequate; provides requisite background information to physicians involved in client treatment; provides outreach services to clients unable to travel to mental health facilities; may provide transportation if necessary; evaluates persons presented as psychiatric emergencies at department clinics, hospital emergency rooms, law enforcement incidents, jails, and other appropriate community locations; may authorize detention of clients for further evaluation and treatment as provided by State Code 5150; contacts staff of designated 5150 facilities to obtain admission authorization per Code requirements; participates in coordination of services with the Office of County Counsel and the Public Guardian, related to LPS conservatorship administration; prepares and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding services provided; serves as a liaison with community organizations regarding continuing care services, providing information regarding policies and procedures utilized in the treatment of adults and children; may develop, conduct, and participate in training programs including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods for other Department and community agency staffs; serves as a consultant for department personnel; cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs; may provide some direction and training for clinical and paraprofessional staff.
- Perform psychiatric social work and psychotherapy for Department clients.
- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
- Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.
- Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and other staff.
- Develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation.
- Prepare treatment plans, client treatment recommendations, and a variety of reports.
- Organize and manage a caseload.
- Understand a therapist’s role and deal with clients in a variety of circumstances and settings in accordance with professional standards and ethics.
- Conceptualize and prioritize the problems of mentally disordered persons, determining their needs, services, and appropriate treatment methods.
- Integrate a variety of clinical approaches into a unified treatment plan.
- Recognize potential crises and deliver crisis intervention services.
- Handle stress and unstable client behavior.
- Effectively represent the Department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government agencies.
The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Please refer to the Training and Experience Section
The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer
County employees are members of the State-wide Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) which provides generous retirement benefits. The County contributes the full payment of the employee's share to PERS equal to 7% of the modified gross for Miscellaneous employees.
- Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents.
- The County contributes $800 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.
may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.
- 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years.
- Pro-rated for part-time employees.
- Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.
County employees participate in Social Security.
SDI is available to some County employees.
are available to County employees.
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M101.744%2012.4726L102.894%2016.1947L99.0021%2013.2201L101.744%2012.4726ZM105.3%208.40937H100.488L99.0026%203.59473L97.5116%208.41047L92.7%208.40385L96.5965%2011.3834L95.1055%2016.1942L99.0021%2013.2196L101.408%2011.3834L105.3%208.40992V8.40937Z'%20fill='white'/%3e%3cdefs%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='paint0_linear_5593_1381'%20x1='90'%20y1='9.44471'%20x2='99'%20y2='9.44471'%20gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%3e%3cstop%20stop-color='%2300AD70'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='0.998594'%20stop-color='%2300B67A'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%23DCDCE6'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
