Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1021 - Social Workers (005)
$43.49-$52.44 Hourly / $3,261.75-$3,933.00 BiWeekly /
$7,067.13-$8,521.50 Monthly / $84,805.50-$102,258.00 Yearly
DESCRIPTION
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Under
general direction, to provide rehabilitative counseling services in Mental
Health, Vocational, Forensics or related programs; to formulate client
assessments, treatment plans and provide rehabilitation counseling for assigned
clients; to gather and present case history data; and to do related work as
required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
This
is the journey-level rehabilitation counselor class requiring incumbents to be
fully trained and professionally skilled upon entrance into the class. Rehabilitation Counselor II’s provide a
full range of rehabilitation counseling services, involving considerable
latitude and independence of judgment.
Direct supervisory review and guidance is provided only in selected
cases. In contrast, the Rehabilitation
Counselor I is an entry-level class requiring appropriate academic training, or
at least six years professional-level clinical and/or rehabilitation counseling
experience.
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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. Provides
rehabilitation counseling and casework services to clients and consultation to
treatment providers; interviews clients and their families to gather social,
psychiatric, and drug and alcohol vocational and educational history. Completes and prepares assessments and case
histories for use in diagnoses and in developing service plans for clients.
2. Meets
with clients and/or their families for regular counseling interviews; guides
the patient in understanding his/her illness or addiction and contributing
personal, social and economic factors; assists clients in developing realistic
plans; advises clients of community resources; and makes referrals and other
arrangements including advocacy and assistance.
3. Works
with families and other clinical providers of clients to elicit their
cooperation in treatment coordination; works with community agencies,
employers, Department of Rehab as required to assist clients in their service
plans and in coping with daily activities and environmental needs, such as housing,
medical care, employment and benefits management.
4. Interprets
procedures and represents the Behavioral Health Care Services Department to
interested lay persons; and professional community contacts: and coordinates
clinical staffing and consultations, participates in commitment
hearings, giving factual and corroborative testimony regarding
socio-psychiatric history and present behavior of the client; contacts service
providers, public social and welfare agencies to obtain and provide
information; answers inquiries and correspondence regarding community facilities,
commitment procedures, and mental health, alcohol and drug services; and makes
referrals when warranted.
5. Attends
staff conferences and training sessions; presents case history material for
review and discussion with other staff members; consults with persons of other
disciplines as required; seeks advice and guidance from superiors assigned to
program whenever difficult situations develop.
6. Prepares
reports, case summaries, and correspondence as required; maintains case
histories and work records, including required statistics.
7. May provide supervision or guidance to personnel and interns
assigned to program; participates in the administration of rehabilitation services.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Either I
Education:
Possession
of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation
counseling, clinical or educational psychology, or social work/marriage and
family counseling/professional counselor.
And
Experience:
The
equivalent of two years of full time experience in the field of vocational
rehabilitation, alcoholic or drug abuse rehabilitation or Mental Health
treatment.
Or II
Education:
Possession
of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation
counseling, clinical or educational psychology, or social work/marriage and
family counseling/professional counselor.
And
Experience:
The equivalent of one year of full time experience in the
class of Rehabilitation Counselor I in the Alameda County classified services.
License:
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's
license.
Possession of Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Work, or
License Professional Counselor license is desirable.
Special Requirement:
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.
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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DW:Lm-h Revised: 2/85
LB:pb Revised: 4/5/89
Old document: 0648h
New doc: 6640.doc
ys/8/01
CSC Date: 5/24/89
KU:pf
Rev. 11/20/01; 5/1/02
CSC Date: 5/22/02
SG:po Revised 7/16/09
CSC Date: 8/12/09
NLB:ah Revised 8/7/18
CSC Date: 10/10/18
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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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