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Crisis Specialist (Extra-Hire) Associate or Licensed - Multiple Programs
Government Jobs, San Rafael, California, United States, 94901
Crisis Specialist Position
The County of Marin is seeking extra-hire employees for Crisis Specialists and/or Licensed Crisis Specialists in our Crisis Stabilization Unit, Mobile Crisis Continuum, and with Jail Mental Health Services. In addition, the following differentials are available for the corresponding shifts: Extra-hire = 15% PM/evening shift = 7.5% NOC/overnight shift = 15% Weekend shift = 10% Schedule/hours availability vary depending on the department needs. Shift differentials are paid for evening, weekend, overnight and holiday shifts. In addition, there is a 10% differential paid for all shifts worked in the jail. Below is a description of the work done in the service areas: Crisis Stabilization Unit: The crisis specialists provide psychiatric assessment to clients in an outpatient Crisis Stabilization Unit, most of whom are held under W&I code 5150. The crisis specialist is responsible for assessing the mental status of clients, determining whether they meet criteria for involuntary observation and treatment (as a danger to self or others, or as gravely disabled). With information derived from a clinical interview, nursing report, case history, and collateral information the crisis specialist writes a semi-structured report, develops and then implements a treatment plan for clients under their care. Mobile Crisis Continuum: The crisis specialists are responsible for providing field/community based response and assessment of individuals presenting in behavioral or mental health and substance-related crisis across Marin County. The position will entail a significant level of teamwork with effective communication as well Medi-Cal billing documentation. All crisis specialists are trained and authorized to initiate 5150 applications and undergo extensive training in-line with CA Department of Health Care Services. Crisis Specialists in this role must have the ability to collaborate with community partners including hospitals, law enforcement, and schools to provide most appropriate and least-restrictive level of intervention. Our highly qualified candidate will have experience working with mentally ill clients across all ages in crisis or emergent situations. They will be able to work well with a small team. The candidate will be able to organize their work effectively, as well as being able to document complex clinical information quickly, accurately, and concisely, and utilize this information to rapidly develop a treatment plan. The ideal candidate can provide a welcoming environment to even the most distraught client. The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic and assessment skills in addition to having the ability to work with and relay information to a wide range of clients, families, and other professionals. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in de-escalating persons in high-stress and/or high anxiety situations in order to maintain the safety of Patients and Staff on unit. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are highly desirable. If the successful candidate has bilingual skills, they must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to receiving differential pay. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered at that time to ensure the candidate possesses the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements. Knowledge of the principles, trends and literature of psychiatric and psychosocial work as appropriate to one's scope of practice. Procedures, techniques and terminology of psychiatric and psychosocial assessment and treatment determinations. Pharmacology of medications and psychotropic drugs. Dynamics of human behavior. General knowledge of developing psychiatric and psychosocial treatment and discharge plans, including linking and referring clients to resources. Principles of clinical supervision and training as appropriate to one's license status. Planning and developing specialized mental health and mental health-related assignments. Local, state and federal laws pertaining to mental health and client's rights. Mental health services provided by MediCal providers. Ability to establish and maintain confidence, trust and cooperation of persons contacted in the course of their work. Communicate effectively; write concise reports and evaluations. Assess client's psychiatric and psychosocial needs; develop treatment and discharge plans, including linking and referring clients to needed resources. Evaluate and problem-solve difficult interpersonal situations. Physically restrain and seclude clients in a psychiatric unit. Record observations correctly and maintain client's electronic chart with proper clinical and legal documentation. Guide, orient, and train less experienced workers and interns. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to include staff, private psychiatrists, law enforcement personnel, community groups, family members/support persons, and other treatment providers. Work with system resources, other helping agencies and private therapists to provide optimum client care. Assist in developing and planning mental health programs. Provide psychotherapy for clients. Minimum Qualifications and Certifications & Licenses: Either possession of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychology, counseling or a closely related field by first date of employment OR possession of a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field by first date of employment AND equivalent to one year of clinical behavioral health experience under qualified supervision in a behavioral health setting appropriate to the assignment. Crisis Specialist: From the first day of employment, an employee must be registered with the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist OR Associate Professional Clinical Counselor employees must successfully pass the licensing exam within six years from the date of employment. Licensed Crisis Specialist: Must be professionally licensed by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor OR must be professionally licensed as a Clinical Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology. Qualified non-California residents must submit proof of license eligibility in California that meets the requirement of their prospective licensing board and be waiver eligible from the California Department of Health Care Services. Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines, and/or loss of State registration at any time, will result in termination of employment. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of a recent DMV history. At the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record.
The County of Marin is seeking extra-hire employees for Crisis Specialists and/or Licensed Crisis Specialists in our Crisis Stabilization Unit, Mobile Crisis Continuum, and with Jail Mental Health Services. In addition, the following differentials are available for the corresponding shifts: Extra-hire = 15% PM/evening shift = 7.5% NOC/overnight shift = 15% Weekend shift = 10% Schedule/hours availability vary depending on the department needs. Shift differentials are paid for evening, weekend, overnight and holiday shifts. In addition, there is a 10% differential paid for all shifts worked in the jail. Below is a description of the work done in the service areas: Crisis Stabilization Unit: The crisis specialists provide psychiatric assessment to clients in an outpatient Crisis Stabilization Unit, most of whom are held under W&I code 5150. The crisis specialist is responsible for assessing the mental status of clients, determining whether they meet criteria for involuntary observation and treatment (as a danger to self or others, or as gravely disabled). With information derived from a clinical interview, nursing report, case history, and collateral information the crisis specialist writes a semi-structured report, develops and then implements a treatment plan for clients under their care. Mobile Crisis Continuum: The crisis specialists are responsible for providing field/community based response and assessment of individuals presenting in behavioral or mental health and substance-related crisis across Marin County. The position will entail a significant level of teamwork with effective communication as well Medi-Cal billing documentation. All crisis specialists are trained and authorized to initiate 5150 applications and undergo extensive training in-line with CA Department of Health Care Services. Crisis Specialists in this role must have the ability to collaborate with community partners including hospitals, law enforcement, and schools to provide most appropriate and least-restrictive level of intervention. Our highly qualified candidate will have experience working with mentally ill clients across all ages in crisis or emergent situations. They will be able to work well with a small team. The candidate will be able to organize their work effectively, as well as being able to document complex clinical information quickly, accurately, and concisely, and utilize this information to rapidly develop a treatment plan. The ideal candidate can provide a welcoming environment to even the most distraught client. The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic and assessment skills in addition to having the ability to work with and relay information to a wide range of clients, families, and other professionals. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in de-escalating persons in high-stress and/or high anxiety situations in order to maintain the safety of Patients and Staff on unit. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are highly desirable. If the successful candidate has bilingual skills, they must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to receiving differential pay. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered at that time to ensure the candidate possesses the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements. Knowledge of the principles, trends and literature of psychiatric and psychosocial work as appropriate to one's scope of practice. Procedures, techniques and terminology of psychiatric and psychosocial assessment and treatment determinations. Pharmacology of medications and psychotropic drugs. Dynamics of human behavior. General knowledge of developing psychiatric and psychosocial treatment and discharge plans, including linking and referring clients to resources. Principles of clinical supervision and training as appropriate to one's license status. Planning and developing specialized mental health and mental health-related assignments. Local, state and federal laws pertaining to mental health and client's rights. Mental health services provided by MediCal providers. Ability to establish and maintain confidence, trust and cooperation of persons contacted in the course of their work. Communicate effectively; write concise reports and evaluations. Assess client's psychiatric and psychosocial needs; develop treatment and discharge plans, including linking and referring clients to needed resources. Evaluate and problem-solve difficult interpersonal situations. Physically restrain and seclude clients in a psychiatric unit. Record observations correctly and maintain client's electronic chart with proper clinical and legal documentation. Guide, orient, and train less experienced workers and interns. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to include staff, private psychiatrists, law enforcement personnel, community groups, family members/support persons, and other treatment providers. Work with system resources, other helping agencies and private therapists to provide optimum client care. Assist in developing and planning mental health programs. Provide psychotherapy for clients. Minimum Qualifications and Certifications & Licenses: Either possession of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychology, counseling or a closely related field by first date of employment OR possession of a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field by first date of employment AND equivalent to one year of clinical behavioral health experience under qualified supervision in a behavioral health setting appropriate to the assignment. Crisis Specialist: From the first day of employment, an employee must be registered with the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist OR Associate Professional Clinical Counselor employees must successfully pass the licensing exam within six years from the date of employment. Licensed Crisis Specialist: Must be professionally licensed by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor OR must be professionally licensed as a Clinical Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology. Qualified non-California residents must submit proof of license eligibility in California that meets the requirement of their prospective licensing board and be waiver eligible from the California Department of Health Care Services. Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines, and/or loss of State registration at any time, will result in termination of employment. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of a recent DMV history. At the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record.