Government Jobs
Behavioral Health Practitioner, Bilingual (Spanish/English) Multiple Programs
Government Jobs, San Rafael, California, United States, 94901
Job Opportunity
The County of Marin is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner (Associate or Licensed) to join their team. This recruitment aims to establish an eligible list for Marin County Probation and all Behavioral Health Programs within Health and Human Services. The eligible list may be used to fill Behavioral Health Practitioner vacancies as long as the list is active. The Marin County Probation Department is excited to announce an opportunity to join their team as a Juvenile Behavioral Health Practitioner
Bilingual Required (Spanish/English). In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will play a vital part in supporting Behavioral Health mandates while providing critical services to youth and families. As a Juvenile Behavioral Health Practitioner, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will: Provide family therapy, case management, crisis intervention, individual therapy, substance use disorder therapy groups, and comprehensive assessments to young people on probation, youth in Marin County Juvenile Hall, and those in school-based settings. Deliver community-based therapy services to primarily Spanish-speaking families, offering culturally relevant support and bridging communication gaps. Partner with Juvenile Corrections Officers and Juvenile Services Deputy Probation Officers to assess and refer youth and construct psycho-social assessments and treatment plans using the DSM-V. Contribute to the continued growth and support of innovative youth programs in collaboration with community partners, creating lasting change for young people in need. Collaborate with the BHRS Supervisor to ensure the efficient documentation of service delivery, which supports quality assurance and maintains stringent audit readiness. There is also a full-time, regular position available on the Access team, located in Greenbrae, where bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are highly desired. The Access Team is the system-wide point of contact for information, screening, assessment, and referrals for mental health and substance use services and treatment for Marin County residents. Additionally, there is a vacancy within the Adult System of CARE, B.R.I.D.G.E. Program, where bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are required. The B.R.I.D.G.E. Program offers recovery-oriented and strengths-based services to residents of Marin that are 18 years of age or older, who are diagnosed with serious mental illness, may have co-occurring disorders, and require the services of a multi-disciplinary team to promote their path to recovery and wellbeing. There is also a fixed-term vacancy within Youth and Family Services, where bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are highly desired. We provide counseling and support to children, youth, and their families. Our goal is to provide services that address emotional, social, and mental health needs in a coordinated and collaborative manner. The ideal candidate has prior experience conducting comprehensive Behavioral health assessments, including lethality and risk assessments, and develop practical, actionable treatment or safety plans. The candidate has experience in case coordination, especially within multi-disciplinary teams, and understands the legal and ethical issues involved in Behavioral health services. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and be self-directed as well as work well with a team of highly skilled professionals. Minimum qualifications include either possession of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychology, counseling or a closely related field by first date of employment OR possession of a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field by first date of employment AND equivalent to one year of clinical behavioral health experience under qualified supervision in a behavioral health setting appropriate to the assignment.
The County of Marin is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner (Associate or Licensed) to join their team. This recruitment aims to establish an eligible list for Marin County Probation and all Behavioral Health Programs within Health and Human Services. The eligible list may be used to fill Behavioral Health Practitioner vacancies as long as the list is active. The Marin County Probation Department is excited to announce an opportunity to join their team as a Juvenile Behavioral Health Practitioner
Bilingual Required (Spanish/English). In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will play a vital part in supporting Behavioral Health mandates while providing critical services to youth and families. As a Juvenile Behavioral Health Practitioner, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will: Provide family therapy, case management, crisis intervention, individual therapy, substance use disorder therapy groups, and comprehensive assessments to young people on probation, youth in Marin County Juvenile Hall, and those in school-based settings. Deliver community-based therapy services to primarily Spanish-speaking families, offering culturally relevant support and bridging communication gaps. Partner with Juvenile Corrections Officers and Juvenile Services Deputy Probation Officers to assess and refer youth and construct psycho-social assessments and treatment plans using the DSM-V. Contribute to the continued growth and support of innovative youth programs in collaboration with community partners, creating lasting change for young people in need. Collaborate with the BHRS Supervisor to ensure the efficient documentation of service delivery, which supports quality assurance and maintains stringent audit readiness. There is also a full-time, regular position available on the Access team, located in Greenbrae, where bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are highly desired. The Access Team is the system-wide point of contact for information, screening, assessment, and referrals for mental health and substance use services and treatment for Marin County residents. Additionally, there is a vacancy within the Adult System of CARE, B.R.I.D.G.E. Program, where bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are required. The B.R.I.D.G.E. Program offers recovery-oriented and strengths-based services to residents of Marin that are 18 years of age or older, who are diagnosed with serious mental illness, may have co-occurring disorders, and require the services of a multi-disciplinary team to promote their path to recovery and wellbeing. There is also a fixed-term vacancy within Youth and Family Services, where bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are highly desired. We provide counseling and support to children, youth, and their families. Our goal is to provide services that address emotional, social, and mental health needs in a coordinated and collaborative manner. The ideal candidate has prior experience conducting comprehensive Behavioral health assessments, including lethality and risk assessments, and develop practical, actionable treatment or safety plans. The candidate has experience in case coordination, especially within multi-disciplinary teams, and understands the legal and ethical issues involved in Behavioral health services. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and be self-directed as well as work well with a team of highly skilled professionals. Minimum qualifications include either possession of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychology, counseling or a closely related field by first date of employment OR possession of a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field by first date of employment AND equivalent to one year of clinical behavioral health experience under qualified supervision in a behavioral health setting appropriate to the assignment.