Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician I

Alameda County (CA)-posted 3 months ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Dublin, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

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This classification specification describes the entry-level of the Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician classification flexibly-staffed series. Incumbents of this classification under close supervision, provide mental health clinical services and forensically focused case management services to clients in a jail setting. Conducts mental health evaluations and assessments, including risk of harm to self and others; documents an individual's history and tendency for violence; provides crisis intervention and crisis stabilization; engages in consultation and implementation of pre-planned use of force with Sheriff's Deputies; conducts mental status examinations and formulate Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-V related diagnoses; provides consultation to other programs and agencies on treatment needs and behavioral plans for forensic clients; provides discharge planning and perform other duties as assigned.

Provide mental health clinical services and forensically focused case management services to clients in a jail setting.
Conduct mental health evaluations and assessments, including risk of harm to self and others.
Document an individual's history and tendency for violence.
Provide crisis intervention and crisis stabilization.
Engage in consultation and implementation of pre-planned use of force with Sheriff's Deputies.
Conduct mental status examinations and formulate DSM-V related diagnoses.
Provide consultation to other programs and agencies on treatment needs and behavioral plans for forensic clients.
Provide discharge planning and perform other duties as assigned.

Possession of a master's degree from a recognized college or university in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or in a closely related field.
Possession of a valid registration as an Associate Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychological Assistant/Associate, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor from the applicable licensing authority.
Some positions in this class require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Possession of a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to the first day on the job.
Ability to pass a thorough background investigation to work in a jail setting.

Experience working with forensic clients with serious behavioral health care symptoms and diagnosis.
Knowledge of current theories, principles, and best practices for services to forensic clients.
Familiarity with best practices for a forensic population, such as criminogenic.
Understanding of cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns.

Medical - HMO & PPO Plans
Dental - HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
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
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Employee Wellness Program

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