Behavioral Wellness Practitioner Associate

Santa Barbara County, CA • Lompoc, CA

355d • $75,597 - $90,660

About The Position

We are accepting applications to fill multiple full-time Practitioner Intern vacancies in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc. The current vacancies are in the Behavioral Wellness Department (BWELL). The working title for these positions will be Practitioner Associate. The selected candidate may need to travel between different sites within Santa Barbara County. The operational area includes: Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Goleta, Lompoc, Los Olivos, Santa Maria, and Santa Ynez. The candidate selected for this position, under general supervision of a licensed professional, will assess, diagnose, counsel, and provide psychotherapeutic treatment, rehabilitation, and care coordination for seriously emotionally disturbed children and adolescents, and seriously and persistently mentally ill adults; and perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), or Professional Clinical Counselor Interns (PCC); OR, Waivered Psychologist status within California.
• A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
• The ability to read, write, and converse fluently in English and Spanish may be required for some positions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a psychiatric facility or community mental health program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Interviews potential clients to assess needs for mental health services or referral elsewhere.
• Counsels or provides psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation services for individuals, couples, or members of a family.
• Develops treatment and service plans that include the client and family members.
• Documents clinical activity presenting diagnostic and interview findings, clinical evaluations, and recommendations for review by licensed staff.
• Confers with and advises clients' relatives to secure their understanding of and cooperation in treatment and rehabilitation programs.
• Works within a multidisciplinary treatment team which may include other agencies and practitioners regarding mutual clientele.
• Educates clients and their families regarding their diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment and rehabilitation process.
• Manages the care of clients by assessing and referring them to public and private providers and monitoring their progress.
• Assists clients to obtain stable housing, physical health care, benefits and entitlements, and to attain basic living skills.

Benefits

• Generous County Defined Benefit Plan.
• Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Choice of dental, vision and medical plans.
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Healthcare Advocacy Program.
• Flexible work schedule may apply.
• Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
• Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees