Behavioral Health Clinician II

City of Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

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About The Position

The City of Berkeley is hiring a licensed, journey-level Behavioral Health Clinician II to provide community behavioral health services to Berkeley residents. The role handles complex or difficult client cases and may lead teams conducting intake assessments and crisis intervention. Clinicians work on an assigned Mental Health Division team with consultation from experienced supervisory staff. The division emphasizes cultural competence and a wellness- and recovery-oriented approach.

Teams include Social Services Unit, Adult and Homeless Full Service Partnership, Comprehensive Community Treatment, Focus on Independence, Crisis Assessment and Triage/Transitional Outreach, High Fidelity Wraparound, and High School Mental Health. Depending on the assignment, services may include case management, mental health treatment, crisis support and intervention, symptom management, housing and benefits assistance, referrals and care coordination, outreach, therapy, educational advocacy, and collaboration with families and other agencies. Services may be delivered in clinics, schools, or the community, and some teams use shared caseloads while others manage individual caseloads.

The position requires a qualifying master's or doctoral degree, two years of relevant experience, and a California clinical license. The employee must be able to travel to locations within and outside Berkeley to meet program needs. A valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record are required when driving on City business. City employees are required to serve as Disaster Service Workers during emergencies or disasters.

Requirements

• Master's degree from a recognized school of Social Work, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, or another Marriage and Family Therapy-eligible discipline, with field placement in a medical, psychiatric, or community mental health setting; alternatively, a doctorate degree in Psychology.
• Two years of experience in an outpatient clinic, hospital, child guidance clinic, mental health program, or family agency, including regular psychiatric consultation.
• A California license as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Psychologist.
• Ability to travel to locations within and outside Berkeley to meet program needs and fulfill job responsibilities.
• When driving on City business, a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide community behavioral health services to Berkeley residents.
• Handle complex or difficult client cases.
• May lead teams conducting intake assessments and crisis intervention.
• Provide services appropriate to the assigned Mental Health Division team, which may include case management, mental health treatment, crisis support, symptom management, referrals, and care coordination.
• Support clients with housing, benefits, medical appointments, daily living needs, and increasing independence, as applicable to the assigned team.
• Conduct community outreach, presentations, group services, caregiver consultations, trainings, or resource development and organization, as applicable to the assigned team.
• Provide therapy, crisis assessment and intervention, case management, educational advocacy, and collaboration with parents, caregivers, and families in school-based programs, as applicable.
• Travel to various locations within and outside Berkeley to meet program needs and fulfill job responsibilities.
• Provide services as a Disaster Service Worker in the event of an emergency or disaster.

What This Job Offers

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