Licensed Clinical Therapist I - Community Crisis Response Team*

Are you interested in using your clinical and administrative skills to make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents? Join a team who is

passionate

about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference in the lives of the residents of San Bernardino County.

The

San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health

invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of

Licensed Clinical Therapists I

for the

Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT).

Licensed Clinical Therapists I assigned to

CCRT

provide field-based crisis response 365 days per year from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and participate in the initial stages of disaster response, on behalf of the Department of Behavioral Health. Field teams provide one-on-one crisis intervention wherever the individual is located.

CCRT staff do not carry caseloads and are offered 4/10 schedules.

The teams collaborate closely with law enforcement, schools, other Behavioral Health programs, and individuals and families of all ages and demographics and respond to disaster and critical incidents that occur in the county, providing brief crisis intervention support and therapeutic tools. Official Title:

Clinical Therapist I. For additional details, please refer to the

Clinical Therapist I

job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process:

Applicants must pass a background check that will include fingerprint/DOJ LiveScan, DMV check, and medical exam. The medical exam will include a drug and TB test. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent U.S. resident. Some positions may require additional background check processes dependent upon the work location. Shifts:

Some programs offer 24-hour services; some assignments may require employees to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call. Travel:

Travel throughout the County may be required depending on assignment. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate is available). At the time of hire, a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. License:

Must be licensed in the State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Applicants must indicate license number and expiration date on the Supplemental Questionnaire. A copy of the license is required upon appointment. Licensure must be maintained and in good standing. Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Ideal candidates will possess the following: Calm under pressure Sound critical thinking skills Customer service orientation Great communication skills Friendly disposition Interest in an active work environment Desire to learn and develop new skills There will be a

competitive evaluation

of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include

detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will

not

be reviewed for the competitive evaluation. If you require technical assistance, please click

HERE

to review the Government Jobs

online application guide

, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA:

San Bernardino County is an

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the

Special Testing Accommodations Request Form

within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.

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