Behavioral Health Clinician / Trainee

JOB Under general supervision, provides an advanced level of counseling and casework with mentally ill and/or substance abusing youth, transitional age youth, and/or parents/caregivers, with priority given to children and families involved with Child Protective Services or Probation. This work requires the application of high level and sophisticated social services and counseling expertise and techniques, as well as the ability to provide intensive care coordination.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Behavioral Health Clinician TraineeAs a member of Health and Human Services treatment team and under the clinical direction and license of a licensed professional of the healing arts, the Behavioral Health Clinician Trainee Provides individual, group and family psychotherapy, counseling, and casework with children, adults, and their families in home-based and community-based settings using evidence-based strategiesPerforms assessments and develops appropriate strength-based treatment plans which are client or family-directed, culturally informed and coordinated within the teamConnects clients to community resources and supportsParticipates in team meetings, interagency case conferences, peer review, and quality assurance meetings to ensure coordinated careMaintains documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulationsProvides both scheduled and crisis-orientated evaluations of clients experiencing mental health crisis and/or substance abuse problemsProvides 24-hour crisis response services to children and families in a rotation with other staffPerforms related work as requiredBehavioral Health ClinicianThe Behavioral Health Clinician has met the requirements for and obtained licensure and is able to provide clinical and crisis assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy independently without direct clinical supervision or co-signature. They perform all duties as listed below and is expected to exercise a high level of sound clinical judgment while at the same time participating fully as part of the team.

Provides individual, group and family psychotherapy, counseling, and casework with children, adults, and their families in home-based and community-based settings using evidence-based strategiesPerforms assessments and develops appropriate strength-based treatment plans which are client or family-directed, culturally informed and coordinated within the teamConnects clients to community resources and supportsParticipates in team meetings, interagency case conferences, peer review, and quality assurance meetings to ensure coordinated careMaintains documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulationsProvides both scheduled and crisis-orientated evaluations of clients experiencing mental health crisis and/or substance abuse problemsProvides 24-hour crisis response services to children and families in a rotation with other staffPerforms related work as required

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION APPLICATION

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form.

It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like "See/Refer to resume" or "See attached".

IMPORTANT

If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application

SELECTION

Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES

Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878-0377 prior to the examination process.

CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS

Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

WORK LOCATION

The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.