CORE Clinical Supervisor

Sheriff's Office•Oakland, CA

About The Position

The CORE Clinical Supervisor classification is the first-line supervisory level within the CORE Behavioral Health Unit (BHU). Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and directs the clinical functions within the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO); supervises staff assigned in the respective unit; serves as program representative to sworn staff in the absence of the Community Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Clinical Manager; and performs related duties as required. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: CORE Clinical Supervisor (#6500) .

Requirements

Experience: The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the classification of CORE Lead Clinical Therapist in the Alameda County Classified Service.
Education : Possession of a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in social work, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, counseling, or a closely related field.
Experience : The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time, post-licensure work experience performing duties comparable to those performed by employees in the classification of CORE Lead Therapist in a law enforcement setting, outpatient facility, hospital, or other clinical or agency setting.
License : Possession of a valid clinical license in Marriage Family Therapy (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Clinical Psychology, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), issued by the applicable licensing authority: California Board of Behavioral Sciences or California Board of Psychology.
Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Special Requirements : In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job.
Appointees to this classification must be eligible under Section 1833.1 of the California Code of Regulations to be certified by the Board of Behavioral Sciences to serve as clinical lead to graduate interns seeking clinical licensure.
Prior to appointment to this classification, prospective appointees must pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
Employees in this classification must be able to work effectively in an environment in which they may encounter sensitive/confidential information and data that may contain explicit or disturbing content.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of : Principles of effective management and personnel supervision.
Principles, practices, funding sources, and administrative requirements in the program area.
Principles and practices of program planning and evaluation.
Practices and techniques of programmatic analysis and report preparation.
Office administrative practices and procedures.
Computer applications related to the work performed.
Basic budgetary and financial record-keeping techniques.
Crisis intervention and intake procedures.
Theory, principles, and techniques of counseling and/or psychotherapy.
Social, emotional, and behavioral aspects of mental disorders, emotional disturbances, and at-risk behavior characteristics exhibited by youth.
Principles of maturation, social adjustment, human/child development, normal and abnormal behavior, and general psychology.
Psychotherapy, case management, and other methods of counseling, including but not limited to therapy with children, adolescents, families, couples, and groups.
Scope, activities, and functions of the various mental health facilities, including but not limited to public and private community agencies concerned with mental health.
Ability to : Function effectively in a highly structured law enforcement environment and adhere to established policy, procedure, and protocol.
Plan, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of others.
Plan, monitor, and evaluate program and service delivery effectiveness.
Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines.
Identify programmatic and operational problems, investigate and evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
Interpret, explain, and apply complex regulations, policies, and procedures.
Maintain accurate records and files.
Prepare clear, accurate, and effective reports, correspondence, policies, informational materials, and other written materials.
Effectively train counseling interns and associates.
Perform crisis intervention and crisis intake.
Apply clinical and case management principles and concepts.
Develop effective and productive therapeutic relationships with clients.
Secure and systematically record accurate social and personal data.
Maintain necessary statistics and prepare comprehensive statistical reports.
Utilize community resources in case management.
Work effectively with law enforcement staff in the handling of disputes and/or crisis calls.
Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships and work effectively with others.
Represent the Sheriff’s Office and CORE BHU in meetings with others and make effective presentations to diverse groups.
Write and speak effectively.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and directs the clinical functions within the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO)
Supervises staff assigned in the respective unit
Serves as program representative to sworn staff in the absence of the Community Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Clinical Manager
Performs related duties as required

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g., At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g., theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
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