OCERS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II
(Formerly Clinical Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapist II)
Premium Pay In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:
Bilingual pay:
Qualified employees who meet the criteria found on
page 17
shall receive an additional ninety $0.90 cents per hour for all hours paid. Night Shift Differential pay:
Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours found
here
(page 13). This recruitment is open to the public. This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Behavioral Health Clinician II positions within the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications. This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for one (1) year and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After one (1) year, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration. Please note that a current, valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is required to be placed on the eligible list. HEALTH CARE AGENCY The
County of Orange
,
Health Care Agency (HCA)
is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES The
Behavioral Health Services
Division provides a culturally competent and client-centered system of behavioral health services for all eligible county residents in need of treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse and mental health care. THE OPPORTUNITY These positions provide professional counseling and treatment services for adults, children and youth exhibiting a wide variety of mental health, drug abuse and/or alcohol-related disorders in a clinic, home, field or institutional setting. Depending on the assignment, night, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required. The Behavioral Health Clinician II may:
Provide both individual and group interventions, such as psycho-educational groups, parent training, brief individual counseling, brief group counseling, case management, referral, and linkage to community services. Administer a variety of evidence-based practices in interventions provided to the community. Screen participants for program eligibility and conduct both individual and family needs assessments. Prepare written materials and present information professionally and will represent HCA positively. Collect both demographic and outcomes data to measure impact of program and changes in behavioral health. Use the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system for scheduling and documentation requirements for some divisions. Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of programs and may complete a variety of projects to accomplish this task. Provide field-based services to participants to help engage them in treatment and also help them find meaningful roles and activities in the community. Follow the ethical and practice guidelines as outlined by the Board of Behavioral Science. May participate in research projects, conduct oversight of services by contract providers, or perform crisis intervention and involuntary hold evaluations depending on division requirements. May serve as a clinical lead for employees in the Behavioral Health Clinician I class. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Click
here
for a complete classification description and minimum qualifications including Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions of Behavioral Health Clinician II. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Eligible List Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Premium Pay In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:
Bilingual pay:
Qualified employees who meet the criteria found on
page 17
shall receive an additional ninety $0.90 cents per hour for all hours paid. Night Shift Differential pay:
Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours found
here
(page 13). This recruitment is open to the public. This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Behavioral Health Clinician II positions within the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications. This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for one (1) year and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After one (1) year, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration. Please note that a current, valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is required to be placed on the eligible list. HEALTH CARE AGENCY The
County of Orange
,
Health Care Agency (HCA)
is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES The
Behavioral Health Services
Division provides a culturally competent and client-centered system of behavioral health services for all eligible county residents in need of treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse and mental health care. THE OPPORTUNITY These positions provide professional counseling and treatment services for adults, children and youth exhibiting a wide variety of mental health, drug abuse and/or alcohol-related disorders in a clinic, home, field or institutional setting. Depending on the assignment, night, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required. The Behavioral Health Clinician II may:
Provide both individual and group interventions, such as psycho-educational groups, parent training, brief individual counseling, brief group counseling, case management, referral, and linkage to community services. Administer a variety of evidence-based practices in interventions provided to the community. Screen participants for program eligibility and conduct both individual and family needs assessments. Prepare written materials and present information professionally and will represent HCA positively. Collect both demographic and outcomes data to measure impact of program and changes in behavioral health. Use the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system for scheduling and documentation requirements for some divisions. Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of programs and may complete a variety of projects to accomplish this task. Provide field-based services to participants to help engage them in treatment and also help them find meaningful roles and activities in the community. Follow the ethical and practice guidelines as outlined by the Board of Behavioral Science. May participate in research projects, conduct oversight of services by contract providers, or perform crisis intervention and involuntary hold evaluations depending on division requirements. May serve as a clinical lead for employees in the Behavioral Health Clinician I class. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Click
here
for a complete classification description and minimum qualifications including Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions of Behavioral Health Clinician II. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Eligible List Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr