UNLICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

County of Fresno; California; On-site; USD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Fresno is seeking an Unlicensed Mental Health Clinician to provide professional behavioral health services under supervision. Responsibilities include triage, assessments, and therapy in a multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates must maintain registration and comply with state licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Current registration as Associate Clinical Social Worker or similar.
• Valid Class 'C' driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional behavioral health services.
• Conduct triage, screening, assessments, and therapy.

Skills

Behavioral Health Services

Case Management

Therapy

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Scheduled Salary Increase

3% effective 9/15/25 ($82,732 - $105,560 Annually)

Position Overview

The Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health invites applications for the position of Unlicensed Mental Health Clinician. Incumbents, under immediate supervision, receive training and clinical supervision in providing professional behavioral health services in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment through the use of triage, screening, assessments, case management, rehabilitation, individual, family and group therapy and counseling sessions.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

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Requirements

• Registration: Current and active registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
• License: Possession of a valid Class “C” driver's license, or equivalent.

Notes

Applications will be accepted for graduate students who can provide proof they are within 90 days of completion of a master’s degree required for a BBS registration as noted above. No person shall be hired without confirmation of completing the required master’s degree.

Registration with the BBS as noted above is a condition of employment in this classification. Proof of BBS Registration must be provided within 90 days from the date of initial employment for applicants who are either within 90 days of completion of their master’s degree or have recently graduated and have their initial application pending with the BBS. Failure to satisfy this requirement will result in separation from County employment.

Permanent status may not be obtained in this classification. Incumbents must maintain current registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at all times, and must obtain licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and advance to the Licensed Mental Health Clinician classification within six (6) years from the date of initial employment, or separate from County service.

An incumbent may only serve a maximum of six (6) total years, which need not be consecutively served, within this classification. Separation and/or termination from County employment while serving within this classification will not reset or recalculate the six (6) years limitation.

Incumbents must pass initial credentialing and re-credentialing requirements and maintain compliance with state licensing credentialing requirements while occupying this classification.

All providers in this classification are required to have a valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day of employment and maintain a valid NPI throughout the duration of their tenure in this classification. In addition, all providers in this classification must be registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under the correct taxonomy.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com.

Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.

Required Application Materials

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and include:
• All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• A valid driver's license number.
• If applicable, proof of a pending application with BBS (such as a copy of a certified mail receipt).
• If applicable, a confirmation letter from your college or university stating that you are within 90 days of completion of a qualifying Master's degree.

Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified. Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person will not be accepted.

Selection Process

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

The eligible list may be extended up to 12 months and used to fill both extra-help and permanent positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanent position later as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

Reasonable Accommodations

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity. This includes positions requiring only light physical effort, such as lifting small objects, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, and may involve considerable walking or standing.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by ADA and FEHA. Qualified individuals with disabilities needing accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [phone] at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is policy to provide employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or any other non-job-related factors.

Analyst: Lucila Garcia