OCERS
Behavioral Health Clinician ll - Correctional Health Services
OCERS, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II
Correctional Health Services
(Formerly Clinical Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapist II)
Please note:
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. If you have applied for your license but do not possess such by the date of application, you are required to provide proof of your BBS license application at the time of application submission. Those without possession of a valid LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or proof of application for a BBS license will be disqualified from the recruitment.
Salary:
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
Premium Pay Eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the following:
Bilingual pay:
Qualified employees who meet the criteria shall receive an additional $0.90 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. Jail Supplement pay:
An employee in this classification who is permanently assigned to the Central Jail/Intake/Release Center shall receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all paid hours. Call-Back pay:
An employee who returns to work because of an agency/department request shall be eligible for Call-Back pay.
THE OPPORTUNITY: The County of Orange has adopted a Stepping Up Initiative, with a primary goal of reducing the number of individuals with mental illness in the jails and recidivism rates. ACHS is seeking qualified Behavioral Health Clinicians in the CHS Mental Health Services and in the Jail to Community Re-Entry Program (JCRP) to perform extensive case management and discharge planning with the incarcerated population.
Responsibilities:
Performing Psychosocial MH evaluation, Drug Screening and/or conduct needs assessments to facilitate mental health needs and referrals. Providing individual and group interventions utilizing evidence-based practices, conducting case management activities, and facilitating referrals and linkages to community services. Planning and coordinating the re-entry plan with the client on an ongoing basis while in custody. Developing individualized service plans based on clients' current level of functioning and identifying target inmates' criminogenic needs. Linking the target population to a continuum of treatment and supportive services upon release. Facilitating connections with family and other support systems. Collaborating frequently with BHS agencies, Sheriff's Department staff, and other community agencies. Other work as assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate should demonstrate sound judgment, good decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience working with the severely mentally ill population and have case management experience.
Special Qualifications/Requirements:
Incumbents must
NOT
have felony convictions or be on any form of probation. Must be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. The Correctional facilities operate 24/7; incumbents must be able to work weekends, evenings, or night shifts and holidays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In order to meet minimum qualifications, applicants must have completed specific educational and experiential requirements as detailed in the full classification description.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates.
Veterans Employment Preference:
The County is committed to providing preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses.
For detailed information on how to apply, click
here .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click
here
for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact
Gazala Yerunkar
(714) 834-3205 or
GYerunkar@ochca.com . Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Please note:
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. If you have applied for your license but do not possess such by the date of application, you are required to provide proof of your BBS license application at the time of application submission. Those without possession of a valid LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or proof of application for a BBS license will be disqualified from the recruitment.
Salary:
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
Premium Pay Eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the following:
Bilingual pay:
Qualified employees who meet the criteria shall receive an additional $0.90 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. Jail Supplement pay:
An employee in this classification who is permanently assigned to the Central Jail/Intake/Release Center shall receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all paid hours. Call-Back pay:
An employee who returns to work because of an agency/department request shall be eligible for Call-Back pay.
THE OPPORTUNITY: The County of Orange has adopted a Stepping Up Initiative, with a primary goal of reducing the number of individuals with mental illness in the jails and recidivism rates. ACHS is seeking qualified Behavioral Health Clinicians in the CHS Mental Health Services and in the Jail to Community Re-Entry Program (JCRP) to perform extensive case management and discharge planning with the incarcerated population.
Responsibilities:
Performing Psychosocial MH evaluation, Drug Screening and/or conduct needs assessments to facilitate mental health needs and referrals. Providing individual and group interventions utilizing evidence-based practices, conducting case management activities, and facilitating referrals and linkages to community services. Planning and coordinating the re-entry plan with the client on an ongoing basis while in custody. Developing individualized service plans based on clients' current level of functioning and identifying target inmates' criminogenic needs. Linking the target population to a continuum of treatment and supportive services upon release. Facilitating connections with family and other support systems. Collaborating frequently with BHS agencies, Sheriff's Department staff, and other community agencies. Other work as assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate should demonstrate sound judgment, good decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience working with the severely mentally ill population and have case management experience.
Special Qualifications/Requirements:
Incumbents must
NOT
have felony convictions or be on any form of probation. Must be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. The Correctional facilities operate 24/7; incumbents must be able to work weekends, evenings, or night shifts and holidays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In order to meet minimum qualifications, applicants must have completed specific educational and experiential requirements as detailed in the full classification description.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates.
Veterans Employment Preference:
The County is committed to providing preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses.
For detailed information on how to apply, click
here .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click
here
for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact
Gazala Yerunkar
(714) 834-3205 or
GYerunkar@ochca.com . Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr