Alameda County (CA)-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Dublin, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

This classification describes the journey level of the Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician classification flexibly-staffed series. Incumbents of this classification under general direction, 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.
  • The equivalent of six (6) months of full-time satisfactory experience in the Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician I or Behavioral Health Clinician I classification in the Alameda County classified service.
  • Possession of a master's degree from an accredited school in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling, nursing, or related field.
  • The equivalent of six (6) months of full-time post license experience as a behavioral health/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services.
  • Possess a valid clinical license from the applicable licensing authority: California Board of Behavioral Sciences, California Board of Psychology, or California Board of Registered Nursing.
  • Some positions in this class require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
  • Possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to the first day on the job.
  • Complete the 'Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners' through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) prior to the first day on the job.
  • Undergo a thorough background investigation to ensure suitability to work in a jail setting.
  • Bilingual candidates fluent in languages such as Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Korean, Mien, Tagalog, Amharic, Farsi, Dari, Tigrigna, Russian, Romanian or Sign Languages are encouraged to apply.
  • Medical - HMO & PPO Plans
  • Dental - HMO & PPO Plans
  • Vision or Vision Reimbursement
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
  • 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
  • Vacation purchase program
  • Catastrophic Sick Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Guaranteed Ride Home
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Child Care Resources
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