Employment Type : Full-Time
About the Position San Luis Obispo County Health Agency, Behavioral Health Services, is currently recruiting for a BH Clinician I/II/III to be a part of a multidisciplinary team providing Youth Services. Distinguishing Characteristics Factors that affect position allocation include: the complexity of assigned responsibilities, nature and size of program, independence of action, decision making authority, and level of specialized training and experience. The ideal candidate possesses the following skills: Unless noted otherwise, licensure/registration must be held at time of application and maintained throughout employment. Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
Classes in this series provide a variety of professional mental health and substance use disorder assessment, diagnosis, therapy, counseling, education, and community outreach services to clients in the community, schools, clinics, jail, juvenile hall, and inpatient settings.
Typical Tasks and Representative Duties
(Not in order of importance)
This class series is distinguished from the Behavioral Health Specialist series, in that the latter is not a professionally licensed series and, as such, is limited to performing evaluations and outreach, and providing education and counseling, to clients with behavioral health conditions. In addition to above duties, the Clinician's scope of practice may include rendering diagnoses, completing mental status examinations, and providing psychotherapy.
Under direct supervision of a licensed clinician, and within scope of training and experience, conducts behavioral health assessments and diagnoses, develops and implements treatment plans and recovery oriented activities for individuals and groups, and provides non-medical psychotherapeutic or treatment services to assigned individuals and groups. May also provide facilitation to community groups, organize and provide educational activities, collect and analyze relevant data, and/or participate in development activities. May also monitor and review records for regulatory compliance and be responsible for assigned cases.
Behavioral Health Clinician II:
Under general supervision, and within scope of licenses/certifications currently held, takes full responsibility for clinical management of a client caseload or program assignment. Conducts behavioral health screenings, assessments, diagnosis, develops and implements treatment plans and recovery oriented activities for individuals and groups, and provides non-medical psychotherapeutic or treatment services to assigned individuals and groups. May also provide facilitation to community groups, organize and provide educational activities, collect and analyze relevant data, and/or participate in development activities.
Behavioral Health Clinician III:
This level denotes the highest level of clinical expertise. Under general direction and with great latitude for independent judgment and initiative, takes full responsibility for clinical management of a client caseload or program assignment. Conducts behavioral health screenings, assessments, diagnosis, develops and implements treatment plans and recovery oriented activities for individuals and groups, and provides non-medical psychotherapeutic or treatment services to assigned individuals and groups. May also provide facilitation to community groups, organize and provide educational activities, collect and analyze relevant data, and/or participate in development activities. Provides consultation and training to professional staff in therapy modalities and develops and implements community service projects. May provide leadership and/or training for other staff or treatment teams.
The list of eligible candidates created from this recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary, limited term, on-call or substitute vacancies in the department.
The Ideal Candidate
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Education and Experience
Behavioral Health Clinician I: Master's Degree in a counseling or related field, and proof of intern registration application with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or Board of Psychology. Proof of active intern registration must be presented in order to complete the initial probationary period.
Behavioral Health Clinician II: Master's Degree in a counseling or related field, and proof of active intern registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or Board of Psychology; and equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience, post-Master's degree, in providing direct services to individuals and/or families.
Behavioral Health Clinician III: Current active and unrestricted California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist, AND two (2) years of professional experience, post-licensure, in a related field.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
Supplemental Information
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Pursuant to recent California Department of Public Health orders, workers in designated facilities and positions are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and/or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. If your position is determined to fall under the State orders, you will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing, where applicable.
Our Community
Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, approximately 260,000 people call San Luis Obispo County home.
San Luis Obispo County's natural beauty includes beaches, lakes, mountains, wetlands, and oak-studded hills. It's home to California Polytechnic State University, Cuesta Community College, Hearst Castle, two historical missions, and a commercial airport. A Mediterranean climate keeps San Luis Obispo at an average daytime high of 70ºF with usual lows in the 40s. Varied and growing industries form its stable economy.
Residents rejuvenate themselves by enjoying the county's year-round farmers markets, wineries, public trails, and cultural events.
More information about San Luis Obispo County can be found at: http://www.visitsanluisobispocounty.com/.
Compensation
The annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package which includes:
Depending on your position, you may be eligible for additional benefits.