Mental Health Clinician II

sjgov•Stockton, CA

About The Position

This examination is being given to fill 3 vacancies in the Correctional Health Services department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Please note that this position requires successful completion of a law enforcement background investigation. All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Must possess and maintain a valid California license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.
Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s or doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other course of study acceptable to the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Psychologist.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license if required by the nature of the assignment.
Principles, practices and techniques of social casework; social and psychological aspects of mental illnesses and disabilities and current modern methods of treatment; social work placement methods and practices; values and standards of other health care professionals.
Establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with clients, families, physicians, social agencies, and others; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive social casework records; analyze data and make appropriate conclusions; recognize and differentiate psychological and social problems within the individual; select interventions appropriate to the client’s problem; summarize and describe client’s problems to other health professional; effectively use related computer applications.

Responsibilities

Interviews clients and relatives to collect and compile extensive case histories for use by medical staff in diagnosis and determination of treatment and for use by social service personnel in related casework.
Completes biopsychosocial assessments and develops treatment plans.
Participates in diagnostic and technical staff conferences with other disciplines for treatment planning; interprets recommendations to clients and families.
Implements intensive treatment counseling with individuals, families and/or groups; may participate in collaborative treatment with professional members of other disciplines or other agencies.
Makes pre-release evaluations; evaluates suitability of environment to which client will be released; makes appropriate recommendations.
Acts as liaison among the client, department, family, and community agencies; interprets client’s needs and problems; assists clients in adjustment to new situations.
Participates in training programs, including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods, conducted for public and private community and social agencies.
May provide clinical supervision to unlicensed staff.
May provide consultation to other disciplines regarding case histories, client’s progress, plans for client rehabilitation and related casework activities.
Maintains records; prepares reports; writes correspondence.
Conducts audits, reviews, and makes recommendations to maximize effectiveness and compliance of service delivery.
Participates in in-service training programs; may attend seminars or participate in coursework in order to develop and/or maintain professional skills.
May be responsible for coordinating a client caseload requiring clinical case management and providing related services in office and/or field settings.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan (employees pay a portion of the premium). Dependent coverage available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage available.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage available.
Life insurance coverage provided by the County, with amounts varying based on years of service.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan for pre-tax dollars for health-related expenses and dependent care costs.
County Retirement Plan under the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code, with options for Roth IRA.
Vacation accrual based on years of service.
14 paid holidays each year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive program.
3 days of paid bereavement leave for qualifying family member, with 2 additional days for death of spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit salary increases after serving 52 weeks on each step of the salary range.
Educational Reimbursement Program for career-related coursework.
Parking supplemental contribution for employees working in the Downtown Core Area.
Up to 40 hours per year to participate in children's school activities.