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Mental Health Clinician IA/IB/II - South Lake Tahoe
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Incentives and Eligibility
The selected candidate(s) may be eligible for the following recruitment incentives* Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position. A fixed amount of additional vacation leave to be accrued in equal installments in each of the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods of employment. Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate’s household, including pets, when the candidate's primary residence is more than 100 miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route. *Recruitment incentive and relocation expense reimbursement eligibility and administration is subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules. Current County of El Dorado employees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives or reimbursement.
Overview
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO is committed to promoting public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The County supports telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION. The Behavioral Health Division provides a wide variety of services to the community, including mental health crisis services, adult and children’s services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) programs, mental health first aid training, and more.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Mental Health Clinician has responsibility for a psychiatric caseload involving both children and adults; performs psychotherapeutic counseling, including individual, group, family and other approved techniques; and provides outreach, emergency services and counseling in crisis situations. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
Evaluate patients in a variety of in- and out-patient settings including Juvenile Hall, County Jail, County Mental Health offices, hospital emergency and other settings; obtain a patient history and mental status exam. Receive and respond to emergency calls, walk-ins, and field contacts; provide evaluation and diagnosis of patients and make appropriate referrals for support services. Make presentations of physical and mental condition findings to on-call psychiatrist who determines if medication should be prescribed; observe and report adverse medication effects. Consult with and serve as a liaison with community agencies and other mental health programs and services to evaluate community health needs and services. Provide individual or group therapy using a variety of counseling techniques and modalities; provide psychotherapy to chronically mentally ill persons who need periodic maintenance appointments, and brief therapy for clients experiencing situational-type problems. Provide case management services to severely mentally ill including out of home placements; determine suitability of treatment facilities or prospective foster parents based upon an analysis of individual psycho-social needs.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description within the recruitment materials.
Minimum Qualifications
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.
Mental Health Clinician IA
— Education: Equivalent to possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited university or college with major coursework in social work, marriage and family counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a related field. Experience: One (1) year of professional level counseling/therapy experience in a mental health inpatient or outpatient setting. Applicants must be a registered intern or eligible to register as an intern in the State of California at the time of appointment.
Mental Health Clinician IB
— Experience: In addition to the Master’s degree listed above, must possess an appropriate license as described in Other Requirements.
Mental Health Clinician II
— Experience: In addition to the Master’s degree and license listed above, two years of post-licensing experience as a mental health therapist, clinician or counselor in a mental health inpatient or outpatient setting. Applicants within six months of graduation may participate in testing but must complete qualifying degree or license to be referred for interviews.
All Classifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license. May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays. All incumbents must possess the appropriate clinical license within five years of employment. The ability to speak and read Spanish in addition to English is an asset and preferred, but not required. English/Spanish bilingual positions may receive a pay differential upon successful bilingual proficiency examination.
Other Requirements
Mental Health Clinician IA/IB/II must possess the appropriate license to practice in California, or be eligible for licensing as specified. In addition to these requirements, employees may be eligible for additional opportunities and differential payments as described.
Additional Information
Positions include Tahoe basin differential and geographical differentials as applicable. There are multiple vacancies in South Lake Tahoe, CA, with various schedules and responsibilities including outpatient, field-based, and crisis/emergency roles. Telework opportunities may be available consistent with business needs and policy.
Application Process
Submit your online application by using the Apply link at the top of this announcement. If you have questions, contact the Human Resources department. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Check out our video to learn more about El Dorado County and the opportunities available.
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The selected candidate(s) may be eligible for the following recruitment incentives* Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position. A fixed amount of additional vacation leave to be accrued in equal installments in each of the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods of employment. Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate’s household, including pets, when the candidate's primary residence is more than 100 miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route. *Recruitment incentive and relocation expense reimbursement eligibility and administration is subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules. Current County of El Dorado employees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives or reimbursement.
Overview
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO is committed to promoting public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The County supports telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION. The Behavioral Health Division provides a wide variety of services to the community, including mental health crisis services, adult and children’s services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) programs, mental health first aid training, and more.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Mental Health Clinician has responsibility for a psychiatric caseload involving both children and adults; performs psychotherapeutic counseling, including individual, group, family and other approved techniques; and provides outreach, emergency services and counseling in crisis situations. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
Evaluate patients in a variety of in- and out-patient settings including Juvenile Hall, County Jail, County Mental Health offices, hospital emergency and other settings; obtain a patient history and mental status exam. Receive and respond to emergency calls, walk-ins, and field contacts; provide evaluation and diagnosis of patients and make appropriate referrals for support services. Make presentations of physical and mental condition findings to on-call psychiatrist who determines if medication should be prescribed; observe and report adverse medication effects. Consult with and serve as a liaison with community agencies and other mental health programs and services to evaluate community health needs and services. Provide individual or group therapy using a variety of counseling techniques and modalities; provide psychotherapy to chronically mentally ill persons who need periodic maintenance appointments, and brief therapy for clients experiencing situational-type problems. Provide case management services to severely mentally ill including out of home placements; determine suitability of treatment facilities or prospective foster parents based upon an analysis of individual psycho-social needs.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description within the recruitment materials.
Minimum Qualifications
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.
Mental Health Clinician IA
— Education: Equivalent to possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited university or college with major coursework in social work, marriage and family counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a related field. Experience: One (1) year of professional level counseling/therapy experience in a mental health inpatient or outpatient setting. Applicants must be a registered intern or eligible to register as an intern in the State of California at the time of appointment.
Mental Health Clinician IB
— Experience: In addition to the Master’s degree listed above, must possess an appropriate license as described in Other Requirements.
Mental Health Clinician II
— Experience: In addition to the Master’s degree and license listed above, two years of post-licensing experience as a mental health therapist, clinician or counselor in a mental health inpatient or outpatient setting. Applicants within six months of graduation may participate in testing but must complete qualifying degree or license to be referred for interviews.
All Classifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license. May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays. All incumbents must possess the appropriate clinical license within five years of employment. The ability to speak and read Spanish in addition to English is an asset and preferred, but not required. English/Spanish bilingual positions may receive a pay differential upon successful bilingual proficiency examination.
Other Requirements
Mental Health Clinician IA/IB/II must possess the appropriate license to practice in California, or be eligible for licensing as specified. In addition to these requirements, employees may be eligible for additional opportunities and differential payments as described.
Additional Information
Positions include Tahoe basin differential and geographical differentials as applicable. There are multiple vacancies in South Lake Tahoe, CA, with various schedules and responsibilities including outpatient, field-based, and crisis/emergency roles. Telework opportunities may be available consistent with business needs and policy.
Application Process
Submit your online application by using the Apply link at the top of this announcement. If you have questions, contact the Human Resources department. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Check out our video to learn more about El Dorado County and the opportunities available.
#J-18808-Ljbffr