MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I STIPEND

Position/Program Information

PLEASE NOTE: This position require s an approved LACDMH Stipend application.

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
EXAM NUMBER: b9029F
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
FILING START DATE: 05/22/2023 at 9 AM
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO UPDATE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

DEFINITION:
Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, conducts professional mental health assessments; provides counseling, case management and psychotherapeutic services; and performs related activities for clients and their family members in a range of mental health care settings including outpatient clinics, mental health centers, and specialized mental health treatment programs.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class work under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional to provide mental health services to clients and/or clients' families suffering from serious and persistent emotional, mental and/or substance abuse problems. Incumbents formulate differential diagnoses concerning the nature, severity, and scope of clients' mental or emotional problems; determine the intervention methods required; and collaborate with clients in the development of effective treatment and recovery plans. Incumbents use established clinical methods and procedures for client assessment, planning and implementation of treatment plans, and non-medical psychotherapy. Mental Health Clinician I is distinguished from Mental Health Clinician II in that the Mental Health Clinician I is the pre-licensure, entry-level class that may receive technical direction from the licensed, journey-level Mental Health Clinician II.

These positions require knowledge of principles and practices of marriage and family therapy, including current methods of clinical interviewing and assessment; conduct of individual, family, and group counseling; general psychiatric emergency intervention, diagnosis, and therapeutic methods; principles and theories of adult and child psychology; and laws and regulations as applied to patients' rights including treatment and commitment criteria. Also required is the ability to accurately assess client mental status using established diagnostic criteria; formulate appropriate and effective treatment plans and monitor client progress toward treatment objectives; quickly and concisely analyze crisis situations in order to facilitate an appropriate treatment or referral; evaluate patients for medication referrals; maintain the confidentiality of client information; write and interpret written information accurately and effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, the public, and representatives of public and private agencies.

Essential Job Functions

Interviews and conducts diagnostic assessments of clients in order to develop treatment and recovery plans for clients and/or their family members.

Participates in the intake process by interviewing clients and/or their family members to obtain family, social, employment, medical, and mental health treatment history; provides crisis intervention, treatment, case management, referrals, and other related mental health care services to clients and their family members.

Participates in multi-disciplinary team to review client cases, treatment approaches, clinical issues, client progress, and treatment recommendations; and to prepare and present progress reports.

Participates in the development of individual and group treatment plans designed to address mental, emotional, and family disorders and dysfunction.

Provides ongoing clinical assessment, treatment planning, and clinical treatment for clients and families.

Performs intensive casework services with children and adult clients and their relatives through individual and group sessions.

Prepares and maintains clinical case histories for use in diagnostic evaluations and to record client treatment progress.

Coordinates continuity of care and other treatment related services with caseworkers, probation officers, and community and healthcare workers.

Coordinates mental health support services to clients and families by linking them to other community resources to maximize client self-sufficiency and independence significant to client's continuum of care.

Interviews clients seeking mental health intervention services on an emergency basis and utilizes crisis intervention and community outreach techniques supportive of client recovery in the community.

Under supervision of a licensed clinician, evaluates clients and makes arrangements for voluntary or involuntary admissions to psychiatric facilities for treatment.

Serves as liaison and consultant to schools, organizations, parents, children, etc. on issues concerning clients and may serve on committees, boards, etc.

Provides mental health treatment services in schools and other community settings to emotionally- and behaviorally-disturbed children with the goal of helping them to achieve higher functioning in interpersonal relations and academic performance.

Maintains cooperative professional relationships with local community agencies significant to the continuum of care for clients. Conducts outreach and community-based service provision.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in marriage, family, and child counseling, marital and family therapy, psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or counseling with an emphasis in either marriage, family, and child counseling or marriage and family therapy

And

Must be an approved LACDMH Stipend awardee.

LICENSE:
Mental Health Clinician I appointees are required to obtain a valid Marriage & Family Therapist Intern registration number from the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences within thirty (30) days of appointment. Additionally, and in accordance with State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences guidelines, registered Marriage and Family Therapist Interns must obtain Marriage & Family Therapist licensure within six years of initial registration.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
2: Light. Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

Desirable Qualifications:
Experience beyond the Selection Requirements providing psychotherapy to Transitional Age Youth (TAY).

Special Requirement Information:
*Withhold Information: Applicants who expect to receive their Master's degree within six (6) months of filing an application may compete in the examination, and if successful, will be withheld from certification for employment until original documentation of successful completion of the required education is received. Applicants must attach proof (original or photocopy of an original) of their college transcripts or degree indicating the field of study from an accredited college or university, or a letter with the Registrar's signature on school letterhead with school seal indicating a planned graduation date within 6 months to their application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing .

In order to qualify, you must include a photocopy of the diploma, or a copy of your official transcripts, indicating the field of study, with your application at the time filing.

Applicants must appear on the current DMH Stipend Roster to qualify.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training, experience and desirable qualifications based upon application information weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed in the eligible register.

Special Information:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, holidays or weekends.

Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply.

Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Mental Health as they occur.

Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in this examination will be placed on the eligible register and, unless appointed, will appear in the order of their scoring group for a period of at least twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

Application and Filing Information:
All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment Application online only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the applications. This examination will remain open until the need of the services are met, and is subject to closure without prior notice.

You MUST complete the filing process ONLINE (via electronic submission) ONLY.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Instructions for Filing: A standard County of Los Angeles Employment Application for this examination must be completed online and submitted electronically. Applications electronically received after 5:00 pm, PT on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THEIR JOB APPLICATIONS AND UPLOAD REQUIRED OR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (e.g.,diploma/official transcripts, license) AS ATTACHMENT(S) AT THE TIME OF FILING.

Additional documents may be sent by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov , please include exam number and exam title in the subject line.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Prime Variance Reports (PVRs), also known as Master Time Records, are not accepted, or required as part of the application process; this includes the selection interview and the background-check.

To apply online, click on the link above or below this bulletin that reads, Apply to Job.

The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please be sure your application indicates complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. For each job held, give the name and addresses of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part-time) and salary earned. Resumes showing training and experience may be attached to the Los Angeles County Application. All information and records are subject to verification. Falsification of records can result in disqualification from the examination or termination of employment.

Falsification of records can result in disqualification from the examination or termination of employment.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE
All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Department Contact Name: Joshua Goldman
Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-3880
Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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