Behavioral Wellness Practitioner I/II

Santa Barbara County, CA • Lompoc, CA

364d • $82,748 - $99,388

About The Position

We are accepting applications to fill multiple full-time Practitioner I/II vacancies in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc. The current vacancies are in the Behavioral Wellness Department. 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 will, under direction, 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 performs related duties as required. Candidates may be appointed at the I or II level, depending on the candidate's qualifications and the needs of the department.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
• Experience in a psychiatric facility or community mental health program is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English and Spanish fluency) candidates are preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• 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.
• Documents clinical activity presenting diagnostic and interview findings, clinical evaluations, and recommendations.
• Provides crisis counseling in the field, in the office for individuals experiencing acute episodes.
• Confers with and advises clients' relatives to secure their understanding of and cooperation in treatment and rehabilitation programs.
• Educates clients and their families regarding their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and rehabilitation process.
• Manages the care of clients by assessing and referring them to public and private providers and monitoring their progress.
• Participates in quality assurance and program evaluation studies.

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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Advocacy Program
• Flexible work schedule may apply
• Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year
• Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation
• Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees