Behavioral Health Clinician I

City of Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

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About The Position

The City of Berkeley is hiring an entry-level Behavioral Health Clinician I to provide community behavioral health services to Berkeley residents. The position is part of the Mental Health Division, whose clinicians and support staff emphasize cultural competence and a wellness- and recovery-oriented approach. Under direct supervision, the clinician provides a broad range of services and is assigned to a team with consultation from experienced senior and supervisory staff.

Teams and services include: Social Services Unit, providing time-limited case management and resource information/referrals to Berkeley residents age 55 and older with complex needs; Adult and Homeless Full Service Partnership Teams, using the Assertive Community Treatment model to provide intensive, team-based services to adults with serious mental illness and complex needs; Comprehensive Community Treatment, providing ongoing treatment and case management to adults with moderate to serious mental illness; Focus on Independence Teams, supporting adults stepping down from more intensive services; Crisis Assessment and Triage/Transitional Outreach Team, providing screening, follow-up, service linkage, coordination, and community presentations; High Fidelity Wraparound, providing intensive team-based support to children, youth, young adults, and families with complex needs; and High School Mental Health, providing integrated services at Berkeley high school health centers.

Applicants must submit a completed application, proof of registration, and supplemental questionnaire responses. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed on the last calendar day of each month. The examination process may include application review and written, oral, or other job-related assessments. Candidates under final consideration will undergo an employment background check. City employees are required to serve as Disaster Service Workers during emergencies or disasters.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited school in Social Work, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, or another Marriage and Family Therapy-eligible discipline; or a doctorate degree in Psychology.
• At least one year of field placement in a medical, psychiatric, or community mental health setting.
• Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), and/or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC).
• Ability to travel to various locations within and outside Berkeley to meet program needs and fulfill job responsibilities.
• A valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record are required when driving on City business.

Responsibilities

• Provide community behavioral health services to Berkeley residents under direct supervision.
• Provide services as assigned to a Mental Health Division team, with consultation from senior and supervisory staff.
• Depending on team assignment, provide case management, resource information and referrals, mental health treatment, crisis support, symptom management, housing and benefits assistance, medical appointment support, linkage to social services, outreach, coordination with other agencies, and related community services.
• Travel to various locations within and outside Berkeley to meet program needs and fulfill job responsibilities.
• Serve as a Disaster Service Worker in the event of an emergency or disaster.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level