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Mental Health Clinician III

Sjgov, Stockton, California, United States, 95202

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This examination is being given to fill 9 vacancies in the Behavioral Health Services department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the candidate has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

NOTE:

All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e‑mail. The e‑mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e‑mail often for updates. If you do not have an e‑mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Plans, assigns and directs the work of a unit of professional and/or para‑professional staff in the performance of social casework; may perform clinical supervision.

Works with mentally ill, disabled or emotionally handicapped individuals in team treatment programs.

Makes or reviews decisions on difficult casework matters; participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic and dispositional conferences to determine nature of illness and recommend treatment plans.

Plans and implements treatment methods and service components; performs clinical assessments; provides clinical monitoring and quality control services.

Assists in the development of community resources for all programs; confers with other services and relevant agencies.

Assists and participates in the development and delivery of in‑service training and staff development programs.

May be responsible for coordinating a client caseload requiring clinical case management and providing related services in office and/or field settings.

Coordinates and conducts audits, reviews, monitoring, and analysis to formulate recommendations for maximizing effectiveness and compliance of service delivery.

May assist management in the oversight and monitoring of contracts.

Evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures.

Prepares and maintains correspondence and reports.

Speaks before interested groups on specific health care programs and services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Pattern I:

Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Pattern II: Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.

Education: Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s or doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other course of study acceptable to the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences toward licensure as an LCSW, MFT, LPCC, or Psychologist.

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible counseling or therapy in clinical or treatment casework experience, including six months as a licensed LCSW, MFT, LPCC or Psychologist.

License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license if required by the nature of the assignment.

KNOWLEDGE Principles of supervision and training; methods and techniques of giving casework consultation to staff members; laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies and the various specialized assistance programs; community public and private agency resources; social services research methods and techniques.

ABILITY Plan, organize, and supervise the work of subordinate clinicians and related staff; work cooperatively with fellow employees and the general public; organize and interpret data pertinent to caseload management; interpret program goals; apply casework skills and knowledge to meet goals; communicate effectively; write clear, concise reports; effectively use related computer applications; interpret laws that apply to program.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to

Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) .

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ADA San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 1021.

Health Insurance:

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

Dental Insurance:

Choice of two plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care‑Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. No cost for employee‑only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense.

Vision Insurance:

Coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). No cost for employee‑only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense.

Life Insurance:

1–3 years of continuous service: $1,000

3–5 years: $3,000

5–10 years: $5,000

10+ years: $10,000

Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.

125% Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program using pre‑tax dollars for health‑related expenses not covered by standard plans and for dependent care.

Retirement Plan: Covered by County Retirement Law of 1937. Visit SJCERA (www.sjcera.org) for more information.

Deferred Compensation: Section 457 plan with annual contribution limits. Roth IRA available.

Vacation: 10 days per year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; 23 days after 20 years.

Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.

Sick Leave: 12 working days annually with unlimited accumulation.

Sick leave incentive: eight‑hour administrative leave if balance equals at least one‑half of eligible accrual.

Bereavement Leave: 3 days for qualifying family member, 2 additional days for spouse, partner, parent, or child.

Merit Salary Increase: After 52 weeks, eligible for next step.

Job Sharing, Educational Reimbursement, Parking Supplemental, School Activities, and incentive bonuses are available with approval.

SELECTION PLAN Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process:

Written Exam:

Multiple‑choice, constitutes 100% of overall score if administered alone. Minimum rating of 70% for eligibility.

Oral Exam:

Structured interview with possible practical exercise. Panel determines score and rank. Minimum rating of 70% for eligibility.

Combined Written & Oral:

Written weighted 60%, oral 40% unless indicated otherwise. Minimum rating of 70% on each exam for eligibility.

Rate‑out:

Paper rating using education, training, and experience criteria; not scheduled.

Testing accommodation available under ADA; contact HR at (209) 468‑3370 prior to exam date.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR VETERANS Eligible veterans receive 5 points; disabled veterans 10 points with service‑connected disability. DD‑214 required.

CONTACT Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (excluding holidays).

Phone: (209) 468‑3370

Job line: (209) 468‑3377

Apply online or enter the HR Division; contact via phone or e‑mail. For application, view–print the official form as a PDF.

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