Mental Health Clinician II/III - Weaverville, United States - County of Trinity, CA

Description

Salary: See Position Description


Location : Weaverville, CA


Job Type: Full-Time


Job Number:


Department: Behavioral Health


Opening Date: 05/06/2024


Closing Date: Continuous


Definition



Mental Health Clinician II:

Under general direction, to provide assessments, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment for Behavioral Health Department clients; to provide education, consultation services, and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; and to do related work as required.

Mental Health Clinician III:

Under general direction, to provide lead direction and participate in the supervision of professional and administrative support staff; to provide assessments, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment for Behavioral Health Department clients; to provide education, consultation services, and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; and to do related work as required.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)



Mental Health Clinician II:

Meets with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, and community settings to develop client centered service plans; provides direction for client mental health and community activities; assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them; advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies; makes referrals and other arrangements for client treatment and service; works with clients= families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs; develops, conducts, and participates in training programs including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods for other Department and community agency staffs; serves as a consultant for other mental health personnel; prepares and present progress reports on assigned cases; cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs; develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families; may be assigned programs responsibilities such as school based counseling services or administrative responsibilities , including scheduling, training, case assignment, or clinical direction for paraprofessional staff; may maintain rosters and records of patients in continuing care programs; may direct Continuing Care services; performs involuntary hospitalization assessments and arranges for hospitalization, if necessary, may serve as an expert witness in court cases.

Mental Health Clinician III:

Provides lead direction and work coordination for assigned staff; participates in the development, monitoring and coordination of program goals; provides technical clinical consulting for staff; serves as a liaison with other behavioral health programs and other county programs to enhance the services provided to clients; meets with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, and community settings to develop client centered service plans; provides direction for client mental health and community activities; assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them; advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies; makes referrals and other arrangements for client treatment and service; works with clients families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs; develops, conducts, and participates in training programs including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods for other Department and community agency staffs; serves as a consultant for other mental health staff; prepares and present progress reports on assigned cases; cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs; develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families; provides clinical supervision for staff on-call for Crisis Intervention; may be assigned programs responsibilities such as school based counseling services or administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, training, case assignment, or clinical direction for paraprofessional staff; may maintain rosters and records of patients in continuing care programs; may direct Continuing Care services; performs involuntary hospitalization assessments and arranges for hospitalization, if necessary, may serve as an expert witness in court cases.

Desirable Qualifications



Mental Health Clinician II:


Knowledge of:
Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities. Biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disabilities, and substance abuse. The scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies and other available 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.


Ability to:
Perform a variety of complex psychiatric social work and psychotherapy for Behavioral Health Department clients. Develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation.

Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and other staff.

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 difficulties of persons experiencing severe and persistent mental health symptoms, determining their needs and recommending appropriate treatment modalities.

Integrate a number of clinical approaches into a unified treatment plan. Recognize potential crises and deliver crisis intervention services.
Handle stress and unstable client behavior. Provide training in theories, practices and techniques of mental health services.

Effectively represent the Behavioral Health Department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government agencies.

Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Two (2) years of professional experience working in behavioral health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency at a level equivalent to a Mental Health Clinician I in Trinity County.

Equivalent to a Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or as a Marriage and Family Counselor issued by the State of California.

Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License.




Mental Health Clinician III:


Knowledge of:
Techniques of lead work and staff work coordination. Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities. Biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, and substance abuse. The scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies and other available 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.


Ability to:
Provide lead work direction to staff and provide consultation to staff on difficult cases. Perform a variety of complex psychiatric social work and psychotherapy for Behavioral Health Department clients. Provide lead work direction to staff and provide consultation to staff on difficult cases. Perform a variety of complex psychiatric social work and psychotherapy for Behavioral Health Department clients. Develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation.

Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and other staff.

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 difficulties of persons experiencing severe and persistent mental health symptoms, determining their needs and recommending appropriate treatment modalities.

Integrate a number of clinical approaches into a unified treatment plan. Recognize a potential crises and deliver crisis intervention services. Handle stress and unstable client behavior. Provide training in theories, practices and techniques of mental health services.

Effectively represent the Behavioral Health Department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government agencies.

Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

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 a level equivalent to Mental Health Clinician II in Trinity County.

Equivalent to a Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or as a Marriage and Family Counselor issued by the State of California.

Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License.


Supplemental Information

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

Salary Information:
Updated Salary Range July 1, 2023


Mental Health Clinician II:
$5, $7,670.77* / Month
$ $44.25* / Hour


Mental Health Clinician III:
$6, $8,473.31* / Month
$ $48.88* / Hour

• The rate of pay of a county employer shall correspond with the letters A, B, C, D, E, F and G respectively, which denote the various steps in the salary range.

Steps "F" & "G" steps are based on longevity:
"F" step is upon completion of seven years of continuous service and 2.5 years at "E" step, "G" step is upon completion of 10 years of continuous service and 3 years at "F" step . Trinity County Code

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