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Description
The Behavioral Health Clinician I/II performs a variety of professional duties in the provision of outpatient and crisis behavioral health services to individuals and groups. This person will work with complex casework which may include clinics, criminal justice, adult services, youth and family services, and other mental health settings where they may be asked to respond to crisis situations, work with case managers and psychiatrists in treatment teams and be familiar with various treatment modalities to ensure clients are in appropriate treatment services. The position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week.
JOB DUTIES
- Provides professional mental health outpatient evaluation, consultation, and treatment services to individuals and groups.
- Performs client intake procedures.
- Provides individual, group, and family counseling on a variety of mental health problems and substance use disorders; develops treatment plans; provides follow-up counseling and assists clients with the resolution of problems.
- Observes clients on-site at schools, etc., as necessary; conducts home visits as necessary. Consults with psychiatrist and other clinical staff about treatment planning for clients.
- Provides psychotherapy to children and adult clients or their relatives through individual or group therapy methods.
- Performs performance outcome measures and completes related administrative work.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be licensed as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage Family Therapist. This person will be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
I - Some professional experience in the provision of psychiatric social services, counseling, or substance abuse counseling.
II - Two years of professional experience in the provision of psychiatric social services, counseling, or substance abuse counseling.
EDUCATION:
I/II - Master’s degree in psychology, behavioral science, social work, or related area.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
I - Intern number from the Board of Behavioral Science or Board of Psychology as specified in the Business and Professional Code Section 4980.44.
II - Possession of an appropriate valid California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed
Marriage, Family Therapist.
Benefits
HOLIDAYS:
13 paid holidays per year and an additional twenty four hours of Holiday Leave. An employee must be employed the last working day before and the first working day after the holiday in order to receive holiday compensation. Employees on leave without pay shall not accrue holiday benefits.
VACATION:
88 hours (approximately 11 working days) per year during the first 2 years of service; 128 hours (approximately 16 working days) per year during years 3 through 12; 168 hours (approximately 21 working days) per year during years 13 through 19; 208 hours (approximately 26 working days) per year after 20 full years of service.
SICK LEAVE:
96 hours (approximately twelve working days) per year of paid sick leave.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE:
40 hours with pay for each instance for immediate family members. Immediate family includes spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild, stepparent, parent, grandparent, parent-in-law, grandparent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother or sister.
LONGEVITY:
Service is based on employment with Glenn County. The County shall provide a longevity differential above the employee’s base rate of pay for those employees represented by this unit as follows: after 10 full years of service 5%, after 15 full years of service 2%, after 20 full years of service 2%, after 25 full years of service 2% and after 30 full years of service 2% for a total of 13%.
HEALTH PLAN:
Glenn County contracts with PERS for medical insurance. The County pays a portion of the medical insurance premium based on the carrier and amount of the total premium.
VISION PLAN:
The County pays the employee premium for a vision plan with EyeMed. The employee may enroll dependents at the employee’s expense.
DENTAL PLAN:
GCGU employees are offered a choice of two voluntary dental insurance plans; Delta Dental (PPO) and DeltaCare (HMO). The employee pays 100% of the premium through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers three IRC § 457 voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans (tax deferred long-term savings plans): Voya, Nationwide and Edward Jones.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY:
The County coordinates with State Short Term Disability Insurance for regular employees.
LIFE INSURANCE:
The County pays the premium on a $10,000 Term Life Insurance policy for regular County employees. The employee pays the premium for optional life insurance.
RETIREMENT:
The County participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) which is coordinated with Social Security. The employee is responsible for 100% of the employee’s portion. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit at retirement.
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT:
GCGU employees participate in the Laborers’ International of North America (Industrial) Pension Fund.
PREMIUM PAY:
Premium pay such as shift differential, bilingual, and working-out-of-class pay may be paid depending upon the employee’s work assignment and class.
*Benefits are listed for full-time employees; certain benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Special Instructions
HOW TO APPLY
A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications are available online at www.calopps.org/county-of-glenn or in person at the Glenn County Personnel Office at 525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988. You may contact the Personnel Department at (530) 934-6451 and request an application. Applications can be submitted online or in person no later than Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Applications must include:
- Glenn County Employment Application - Resume
- Transcripts and/or Certificates - Cover Letter
Interview Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
THE SELECTION PROCESS:
Candidates must submit a completed job application packet. Application packets will be screened and candidates considered best qualified will move forward to a competitive examination process, which will include a written practical skills exam, an oral interview, fingerprinting/background check or medical examination process if applicable. Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Extra Help Employee (EXE) temporary (limited benefits) and may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.
The County of Glenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the Personnel Department.
The above information is general in nature and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
The County of Glenn has the right to rescind this recruitment at any time.