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Emory University - FSAP

Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Sheriff's Detentions

Emory University - FSAP, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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This is a licensed professional class in the Sheriff's Office, Medical Services Division. Mental Health Clinicians provide a wide variety of professional mental health and case management services to incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders. In this position, you will conduct clinical assessments and develop treatment plans within a medical/psychiatric treatment program to patients presenting a varied array of psychiatric/psychological/substance use issues.

Ideal Candidates

Professional level experience as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team

Served as a program specialist or provided technical expertise through the application of appropriate individual or group psycho-therapeutic methods to adults during periods of crisis

Familiarity with and ability to function within the organizational structure of a law enforcement agency

Experience interfacing with a wide range of community organizations and knowledge of community resources

Professional demeanor with other agencies and collaborative partners with incarcerated individuals and families of incarcerated individuals

Knowledge of the California Welfare Act, Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act and Penal Codes 1026, 2970 and 1370

In addition, the department desires a candidate that displays leadership skills, can communicate effectively, can hold self and others accountable, is a problem solver and is innovative, demonstrates ethical behavior, leverages resources (coaches and develops), drives to excel, maximizes team effectiveness, and is supportive of change.

Minimum Qualifications

Current licensure by the State of California as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (MFCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Clinical Psychologist

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited graduate school in social work, psychology, counseling or a closely related field

At least two (2) years of full-time, post master's degree experience in a mental health program providing counseling and crisis intervention to adults under clinical supervision

A copy of your license and diploma/transcripts MUST be submitted with your application.

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