Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician II - #23-6529-01

Introduction NOW OFFERING $12,000 HIRING BONUSES! BONUSES PAID INCREMENTALLY OVER THREE YEARS. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION: The examination consists of an ongoing review of candidates’ applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment and selection process may be used to fill future vacancies which may arise within the next year. This examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary, and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. Applications will only be accepted online. A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Vacancies at Santa Rita Jail are required to participate in pre-planned use of force incidents with Alameda County Sheriff’s Office sworn staff, to include the facilitation of crisis intervention, de-escalation, and therapeutic needs of a client. Qualified bilingual persons who speak English and are also fluent in: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Korean, Mien, Tagalog, Amharic, Farsi, Dari, Tigrigna, Russian, Romanian or Sign Languages are especially encouraged to apply. There is an additional biweekly compensation for persons in positions designated bilingual. Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency. DESCRIPTION ALAMEDA COUNTY HEALTH is the local government agency that promotes and protects the health and well-being of all who live, work, learn, and play in Alameda County. We coordinate services and cultivate partnerships with community organizations and providers to help ensure access, organize, and deliver health care and services to people with Medi-Cal and without insurance, support resilient communities, and improve health for all. The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and substance use services for people with Medi-Cal and without insurance and supports people along their path to wellness, recovery, and resilience. The Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases. THE POSITION: This classification describes the journey level of the Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician classification flexibly-staffed series. Incumbents of this classification under general direction provide mental health clinical services and forensically focused case management services to clients in a jail setting. Responsibilities include conducting mental health evaluations and assessments, providing crisis intervention and crisis stabilization, engaging in consultation and implementation of pre-planned use of force with Sheriff’s Deputies, conducting mental status examinations, providing consultation to other programs and agencies on treatment needs, and performing other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience: The equivalent of six (6) months of full-time satisfactory experience in the Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician I or Behavioral Health Clinician I classification in the Alameda County classified service. OR II Education: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited school in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling, nursing, or related field. AND Experience: The equivalent of six (6) months of full-time post license experience as a behavioral health/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services. License/Certification: All incumbents at the Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician II level must possess a valid clinical license from the applicable licensing authority: California Board of Behavioral Sciences, California Board of Psychology, or California Board of Registered Nursing. Some positions in this class require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Special Requirements: In compliance with HIPAA, employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. A thorough background investigation will be conducted of all prospective Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician II’s to ensure they are suitable to work in a jail setting. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Knowledge of: Current theories, principles, and best practices for services to forensic clients with serious behavioral health care symptoms and diagnosis. Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, organize and prioritize work, communicate clearly, analyze and evaluate, and establish effective working relationships. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of a review of applicants' applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of the minimum qualifications. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this examination. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability insurance, retirement plans, and various employee wellness programs. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received, or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

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