Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1021 - Social Workers (005)
$52.28-$60.26 Hourly / $3,921.00-$4,519.50 BiWeekly /
$8,495.50-$9,792.25 Monthly / $101,946.00-$117,507.00 Yearly
DESCRIPTION
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Under general direction, in a law enforcement environment, provides professional level clinical, counseling and case management services; plans, organizes, directs and reviews the work of Associate Youth and Family Therapists; provides clinical support to Associate Youth and Family Services Therapists seeking clinical licensure; assists the department with programmatic activities and makes recommendations; provides Quality Assurance oversight and clinical file audits; and, perform related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Positions
in this class are located in the Youth and Family Services Bureau (YFSB) of the
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office and report to a Youth and Family Services
Supervisor.
The
Youth and Family Services Lead Therapist is the professional-level class in
this series. Incumbents in this class perform the full range of clinical and counseling
services to the Bureau’s clientele; distribute work assignments and provide
professional guidance and mentoring directed toward the development of
professional abilities to the Youth and Family Services Therapist and is
certified to provide clinical supervision to Associate Youth and Family
Services Therapists. As such, incumbents in this class must be fully trained
and professionally skilled upon entrance into the class and be certified by the
California Board of Behavioral Sciences to serve as formal clinical lead to registered
Marriage Family Therapist Interns and Associate Clinical Social Workers seeking
clinical licensure.
This class is distinguished from the next-lower class
of Youth and Family Services Therapist in that the latter does not provide
clinical supervision to Associate Youth and Family Services Therapists This class is further distinguished from the
next higher class of Youth and Family Services Supervisor in that the latter is responsible for planning and organizing the clinical functions
of Bureau programs and activities and has formal supervisory responsibility for
all clinical staff assigned to the Bureau.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. 1. Plans, organizes and directs the work of Youth and Family Services
Therapists. Provides professional
guidance, direction and mentoring to therapists, and trainees as assigned. Serve as formal clinical lead to Associate Youth
and Family Services Therapists seeking clinical licensure.
2. Reviews the work of paraprofessional staff and provides input to the
Youth and Family Services Supervisor concerning staff operations and individual
performance within the context of professional and counseling activities.
3. Consults with the Youth and Family Services Supervisor to obtain
guidance and direction concerning professional activities or problems. Recommends methods of addressing operational,
staff performance or clinical issues.
Receives and acts on direction received from the Youth and Family
Services Supervisor.
4. Consults with and receives guidance from the YFSB Lieutenant and/or
Captain and other sworn members of the Sheriff’s Office concerning the
appropriate handling of criminal and investigation cases.
5. Consults with persons of other disciplines and sworn members whenever an
especially difficult or atypical situation occurs.
6. Provides crisis intervention, counseling and case management services to
youth and their families, individuals and couples including matters involving
domestic violence, juvenile misdemeanors, first-time offenders, juvenile
victims of crime, and youth exhibiting at-risk behavior.
7. Guides clients in understanding their respective problems and the
contributing personal, social and economic factors. Assists clients in developing realistic treatment
plans to resolve problems and address mental health symptoms. Advises clients on community resources and
make referrals or other arrangements for them as necessary based on their risks
and needs.
8. Works with families of clients to elicit their cooperation in treatment
programs or commitment proceedings. Works
with community agencies as required to assist clients with their treatment
plans and in coping with environmental needs such as housing, medical care and
employment.
9. Serves as formal or informal liaison with other mental health
professionals and service providers including courts, schools, private
therapists, hospitals, probation and other agencies to advocate and support clients
and their families.
10. Prepares reports, case
summaries and correspondence. Documents
hours providing clinical care. Maintains clinical files for clients which
includes case notes, intake assessments, treatment plans, and other clinical
documentation. Prepares monthly statistics and Time Surveys for tracking time
spent related to Medi-Cal Administrative activities.
11. Attends staff conferences
and individual/group training sessions.
Presents case history for review and discussion with other staff members
for the purposes of developing case plans.
12. Provides support and brief
counseling service to law enforcement personnel in child physical and sexual
abuse intake, investigation and follow-up, crisis intervention and juvenile
custody procedures.
13. At the request of law
enforcement staff, responds to family dispute calls and other in-field
emergency situations.
May provide support and counseling to department staff
in crisis situations (e.g., death of an officer or death notifications.)
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Either I
The
equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Youth and Family
Services Therapist, or Behavioral Health Clinician II in the Alameda County
classified service.
Or II
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.
AND
Experience:
The
equivalent of two years of full-time post-licensure experience working as a mental
health/behavioral health clinician, providing clinical counseling and/or case
management services in a law enforcement, outpatient facility, hospital or
other clinical or agency setting.
(Note: previous experience
involving lead or supervisory responsibilities is desirable.)
AND
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 class 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 class 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 class, prospective appointees must pass a comprehensive
background investigation conducted by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum
Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification. Knowledge
of:
Ability
to:
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CLASS SPEC HISTORY
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KU:pf 6/18/02 Newspec: 6499.doc
Csc Date: 3/26/03
LN:po Revised 11/30/06
SC Date: 5/21/08
MY:cs Revised 2/10/15
C
SC Date: 2/18/15
AM:jf Revised 4/26/18
CSC Date: 10/24/18
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BENEFITS
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Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
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