- Prior clinical work experience in crisis assessment and/or crisis intervention.
- Current certification to write 5150 holds
- Experience collaborating with law enforcement and understanding the dynamics of a co-response model of care.
- Ability to manage dynamic, high acuity calls that are dispatched by 911 and are critical and acute in nature.
- Experience with completing mandated/reporting such as APS, CPS, and Tarasoff reports.
- Knowledge of community resources and diversion from high end services such as EPS and custody services.
- Paid differentials (e.g. bilingual, shift, on-call) may be given to a hired applicant.
- Loan Repayment Program: County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department staff and BHSD partner agencies' staff that have been working full-time for at least 9 months providing direct services or managing programs with hard-to-fill positions maybe eligible for a one-time $10,000 payment to your student loan holder. The recipients must commit to a 24-month service obligation in Santa Clara County Public Behavioral Health System.
- Workforce Tuition Program: County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department staff and BHSD partner agencies' staff that have been working full time for at least 9 months maybe eligible for a one-time $10,000 payment toward your tuition. The applicants must be in their final year of the graduate program that meet the academic requirement for LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or Clinical Psychologist. The recipients must commit to a 24-month service obligation in Santa Clara County Public Behavioral Health System.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department participates in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which forgives the remaining balance on an applicant's Direct Loans after they have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
- Performs intensive counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services with patients or clients and their families;
- Participates in the evaluation of problems presented and in the making of treatment plans;
- Cooperates with other staff members and with community agencies in carrying out treatment plans;
- Participates in psychotherapy and case management programs with psychiatric staff treatment teams;
- Interprets and explains social and emotional factors pertaining to illness to clients, relatives, and community groups, and may conduct educational sessions and training events, as appropriate;
- Evaluates new techniques for dealing with emotional and environmental problems;
- Refers patients or clients to appropriate community agencies;
- May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required;
- Performs other related duties, as required.
- Possess and maintain current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), for the duration of employment in this classification.
- Incumbents in this class must comply with California licensure requirements as outlined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
- Some positions may require provider credentialing prior to appointment.
- Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
- Theory and treatment practice of intrapsychic, interpersonal, and social pathology;
- Theory and practice of community behavioral health and substance abuse interventions;
- Community agencies and community resources serving mentally ill and those with substance abuse disorders;
- Physical and mental illnesses and their impact on personality;
- English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;
- Common computer systems and applications.
- Apply theory and practice of intrapsychic, interpersonal, and social pathology;
- Conduct differential diagnosis;
- Develop and implement a counseling program;
- Use psychiatric consultation effectively;
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies.
Marriage & Family Therapist II - PERT - Santa Clara, United States - County of Santa Clara (CA)
Description
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Under general supervision, the licensed Marriage & Family Therapist II provides counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services in a counseling center, clinic, or institutional setting.
This recruitment is to fill County-funded positions working in conjunction with various law enforcement agencies in Santa Clara County.
Each clinician will work with a dedicated law enforcement officer and together, you and your partner will be highly trained and lead a mental health-focused co-response team.
The teams respond to calls that are dispatched via 911 with the highest acuity of need.PERT responds to calls for service where mental health crisis is suspected or apparent, working to de-escalate situations to seek peaceful resolutions and promote the safety of those in crisis and the safety of the community.
PERT services incorporate culturally competent and best practice approaches for safety assessments and crisis intervention to ensure clients receive needed services, divert individuals to community-based treatment and reduce emergency psychiatric services, jail admissions, and future contact with law enforcement.
In addition to meeting the employment standards for Marriage & Family Therapist II, a qualified candidate must possess:The ideal candidate will also possess:
Days and hours are to be determined, and will include input from the appointed clinician, Behavioral Health, and the assigned law enforcement agency.
Some shifts may include an evening differential.An offer of employment is contingent upon the prior passing of a background clearance and Live Scan.
The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) strives to be a premier integrated behavioral health care provider, employer, and partner.
We are a passionate team of caring, courageous staff and professionals dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals, children, families, and older adults impacted by mental health and substance use challenges.
To support achievement of their hopes, dreams, and quality of life goals, our team provides high quality whole-person care and comprehensive community-based behavioral services through the lens of race, equity, diversity and inclusion.
We are looking for stellar health care professionals like you to start a rewarding career with us and be a partner for health and wellness in the community.
Candidates who are able to assess for and write a 5150 hold and who are credentialed are highly desirable as are those who speak a second language.
A new hire or a regular coded full-time or part-time employee who is hired into, transfers, or promotes in the classifications of Marriage and Family Therapist or Psychiatric Social Worker assigned to any shift in Behavioral Health Services may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time).
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Additional benefits include:
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Typical Tasks
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note:
The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of licensure as described in the Special Requirements.
Special Requirements
Knowledge of:
Ability to: