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Mental Health Clinician III - Part Time - BHS

Part Time Positions

Recruitment #0123-RS2013-PC

Introduction

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one part time vacancy in the Behavioral Health Services Department and to establish a referral list to fill future vacancies. 

Behavioral Health Services Department

Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a division of San Joaquin County Health Care Services and provides an array of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, primarily for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in San Joaquin County. the department consists of over 800 employees in the following divisions: 

  • Administration
  • Adult/Older Adult Services
  • Children and Youth Services
  • Inpatient and Crisis Services (24 Hour Services)
  • Mental Health Forensic Services
  • Mental Health Pharmacy
  • Mental Health Services
  • Substance Abuse Services (Residential and Outpatient Treatments)
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug screening

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: 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.

 

TYPICAL DUTIES

Plans, assigns and directs the work of a unit of professional and/or para-professional staff in the performance of social casework; may perform clinical supervision.

Works with mentally ill, disabled or emotionally handicapped individuals in team treatment programs. 

Makes or reviews decisions on difficult casework matters; participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic and dispositional conferences to determine nature of illness and recommend treatment plans. 

Plans and implements treatment methods and service components; performs clinical assessments; provides clinical monitoring and quality control services. 

Assists in the development of community resources for all programs; confers with other services and relevant agencies. 

Assists and participates in the development and delivery of in-service training and staff development programs. 

May be responsible for coordinating a client caseload requiring clinical case management and providing related services in office and/or field settings. 

Coordinates and conducts audits, reviews, monitoring, and analysis to formulate recommendations for maximizing effectiveness and compliance of service delivery. 

May assist management in the oversight and monitoring of contracts. 

Evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures. 

May direct research studies. 

Prepares and maintains correspondence and reports. 

Speaks before interested groups on specific health care programs and services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER PATTERN I
Special Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. 

OR PATTERN II
Special Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.
 
AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS 
Education: 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. 

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible counseling or therapy in clinical or treatment casework experience to include six months as a licensed LCSW, MFT, LPCC or Psychologist. 

License: Possession of a valid California driver's license if required by the nature of the assignment. 

Note:  Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application.

KNOWLEDGE

Principles of supervision and training; methods and techniques of giving casework consultation to staff members; laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies and the various specialized assistance programs; community public and private agency resources; social services research methods and techniques.

ABILITY

Plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate clinicians and related staff; work cooperatively with fellow employees and the general public; organize and interpret data pertinent to caseload management; interpret program goals; apply casework skills and knowledge to meet goals; communicate effectively; write clear, concise reports; effectively use related computer applications; interpret laws that apply to program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.  For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

BENEFITS

Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

Selection Procedures

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination.  If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation:  Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. 

Physical Exam:  Some classifications require physical examinations.  Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination.  The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam:  Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.  Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen.  The County pays for the initial drug screen.

 

Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:

  • They are related to the Appointing Authority, or

  • The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other

Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Proof of Eligibility:  If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Online:       

www.sjgov.org/department/hr

By mail or in person:  

San Joaquin County Human Resources

44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

Stockton, CA 95202                                  

 

Office hours:               
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone:  (209) 468-3370 

 

Job Line:

For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. 

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).  

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.  For more information go to
www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo.



Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. scannable paper application A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in.
Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email, or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division.

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San Joaquin County
Human Resources Division  Stockton, CA 95202
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