The Job
Be an agent of change. Our clinicians work a 4/10 schedule and can earn up to $96,075* annually! Be a part of our upcoming One-Day Hiring Event on September 27, 2023 and apply today! Hear about our Therapist's experiences within the department by clicking here . Recruitment Bonus- Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive
bonus payments up to $2,000* $1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours . Referral Bonus- SBC employees who refer newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive a referral bonus*
Remote Assignment- Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive
bonus payments up to $2,000* Relocation Assistance- Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive relocation assistance*
Tuition Reimbursement- Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive tuition reimbursement.
San Bernardino County employees are eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness. *According to criteria established in the Professional Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ( see pages 64-67 )
Apply today to change lives as a crisis field responder who is part of a supportive team and where every day is a new adventure!The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is recruiting for the
Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT). Clinicians provide field-based crisis response 365 days per year from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and participate in the initial stages of disaster response, on behalf of DBH. Field teams provide one-on-one crisis intervention where the individual is located. You are encouraged to be an agent of change and make a difference for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. CCRT also responds to disaster and critical incidents that occur in the county, providing brief crisis intervention support and therapeutic tools. CCRT staff do not carry caseloads, are offered 4/10 schedules, and clinical supervision for those obtaining hours toward licensure. Additionally, CCRT staff utilize County vehicles for field responses. The teams collaborate closely with law enforcement, schools, other DBH programs, and individuals and families of all ages and demographics.
The resulting eligible list will only be used to fill vacancies in the CCRT Program. *Official title: Clinical Therapist I .
For more detailed information, refer to the
Clinical Therapist I job description.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background Check: An extensive background check will include credit check, fingerprint/DOJ LiveScan, and DMV check. Must be a U.S. Citizen or be a permanent U.S. resident. Medical exam will also include drug and TB test.
Shifts: Some programs offer 24-hour services; some assignments may require employees to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required depending on assignment. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate is available). At the time of hire, a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Differential: Clinical therapists regularly assigned to work night/overnight hours or in detention facilities receive additional compensation. Indicate your interest and availability for positions assigned to night/overnight or detention facilities on the supplemental questionnaire.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
License: Must be licensed in the State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, or Professional Clinical Counselor. Applicants must indicate license number and expiration date on the Supplemental Questionnaire. A copy of license is required upon appointment.
Desired Qualifications
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
- Calm under pressure
- Sound critical thinking skills
- Customer service orientation
- Great communication skills
- Friendly disposition
- Interest in an active work environment
- Desire to learn and develop new skills
Selection Process
Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed on a regular basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.
There will be a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include
detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to
check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require
technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Professional UnitThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
