DescriptionTHIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.The posted salary reflects the 7% increase effective October 1, 2023. An additional 6% salary increase will occur in October 2024. Increased County contributions to medical will be in effect starting January 1, 2024.Under general direction, to provide difficult crisis evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and counseling in the community for the Behavioral Health Department; to provide education, consultation services, and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Mobile Crisis Mental Health Clinician is an experienced level professional Mental Health Clinician classification. Incumbents have responsibility for independently providing a variety of mental health services for individuals and groups. Incumbents are required to develop case service plans, identify appropriate treatment methods, and use a variety of applied psychotherapeutic techniques. This classification differs from the Mental Health Clinician series in that the Mobile Crisis Mental Health Clinician is assigned to provide difficult crisis evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and counseling in the community in a field setting. Incumbents at any level may report to the Director of Behavioral Health, the Assistant Director of Behavioral Health, or the Behavioral Health Clinical Manager or designee. The Mobile Crisis Mental Health Clinician is not a supervisory classification, but may service as a lead clinician.
Example of DutiesDuties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
•Provide community-based crisis intervention and stabilization services for clients and their families, including conducting risk assessments, creating safety plans, and supporting clients in accessing higher levels of care when needed;
•assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them; provides short-term, stabilizing counseling;
•advise clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies;
•provide case management services, including collaborating with a client’s existing treatment team members (e.g., therapists, psychiatrists, child welfare workers, school staff, etc.) and/or make referrals and other arrangements for client treatment and service, as necessary;
•maintain flexibility with schedule changes and availability to provide on-call weekend rotation coverage as needed;
•serves as a consultant for other Behavioral Health staff;
•prepares and present progress reports on assigned cases;
•cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs;
•develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families;
•may be assigned administrative responsibilities, including scheduling and case assignments;
•performs crisis intervention;
•performs involuntary hospitalization assessments and arranges for hospitalization, if necessary, may serve as an expert witness in court cases;
•performs concurrent review of inpatient admits and discharge planning; other duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsAny combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to a Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
ANDExperience: One (1) year as a Mental Health Clinician III with San Benito County Behavioral Health
OR Three (3) years of professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services field.
License/ Special Requirements:1) Possession of an associate number as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences;
OR Possession of a license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); Licensed Professional of Healing Arts issued by the State of California;
2) Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License;
3) Qualify for security clearance through a background check which includes fingerprinting;
4) Ability to travel in-county and out-of-county to attend trainings and continuing education activities; and
5) Crisis Team positions may require evening, weekend, and holiday coverage; and positions may be subject to a flexible work schedule (i.e., 12-hour work schedule rotation).
Knowledge Of/Ability ToKnowledge of:Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities; biological, behavioral, and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, retardation, and substance abuse; the scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies and other available community resources; identification of individual, social, and environmental problems and their analysis and resolution in existing social contexts; legislative and administrative rules and regulations pertaining to Lanterman-Petris-Short and Short-Doyle services.
Ability to:Perform a variety of complex psychiatric social work and psychotherapy for Mental Health Department clients; develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation; develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and other staff; prepare treatment plans, client treatment recommendations, and a variety of reports; organize and manage a caseload; define a therapist's role and deal with clients in a variety of circumstances and settings in accordance with professional standards and ethics; conceptualize and prioritize the problems of mentally disordered persons, determining their needs, services, and appropriate treatment methods; integrate a number of clinical approaches into a treatment plan; recognize a potential crisis and deliver crisis intervention services; handle stress and unstable client behavior; work with people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural backgrounds; effectively represent the Behavioral Health Department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government agencies; safely operate a motor vehicle.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:Work is performed in an office, clinic, home, school, or community environments; work is performed with people who may exhibit unstable behavior, who have a mental health condition/concern and chemically dependent and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public; work with individuals that may become confrontational, potentially hostile and violent; some positions will be assigned to perform duties inside a severely controlled access or lockdown facility; may be exposed to traffic hazards, adverse weather conditions, and temperature and noise extremes. Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.; hear and communicate orally in person, on the phone and in meetings; hand/eye coordination for use of computer/office equipment and safely operate a motor vehicle.
Selection Process: All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers: All San Benito County employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers” through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Emergency Services Chapter 6 via adoption of local Ordinance No. 361 § 1, 2-25-75). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following significant emergency or disaster.
SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits:
Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly.
Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.
Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.
- 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year
- 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year
- 15 + years of service = 20 days per year
Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees.
Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.
Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate.
Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only.
Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family
Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D.
Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.
Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.
Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.
Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.
All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.
New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security.
Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.
Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000).
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members
Social Security (non-safety)
Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service
Sick Leave 15 Days Annually
Floating Holiday
457 Deferred Compensation
Credit Union
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life Insurance
Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D
Tuition Reimbursement
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I understand all County employees will be required to take an Oath of Office and will be called upon to act as Disaster Service Workers, when needed.
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Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Answers such as "see resume" or "see above" will remove you from consideration. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.
03
Please indicate your highest level of education.
- Did not complete high school or equivalent
- High School, GED, or equivalent
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
04
Are you in possession of an associate number issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, indicating your status as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor?
05
Please indicate which of the following license(s) you possess. Note: For all license types, you must list your license information in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of the application. It must include the license number, issuer and expiration date. If the license is NOT issued by the State of California, please also list the state that issued the license.
- Clinical Social Worker
- Clinical Psychologist
- Professional Clinical Counselor
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Professional of Healing Arts
- Not Currently Licensed
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How many years of professional experience do you have working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and/or in a related social services field?
- No experience
- Less than 3 years of experience
- 3-4 years of experience
- 4-6 years of experience
- 6-8 years of experience
- 8-10 years of experience
- More than 10 years of experience
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Please describe your experience relevant to question 6. If you do not have any relevant experience, please write "N/A."
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Can you possess and maintain a valid California driver license as a condition of continued employment?
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This position requires: a) Ability to travel both locally and occasionally beyond county borders for trainings and continuing education activities. b) Availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, particularly for roles within the Crisis Team. c) Willingness to adapt to a flexible work schedule, potentially including 12-hour shifts as part of a rotational pattern. Can you meet these requirements?
Required Question
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
