Mental Health Clinician IA/IB/II - Probation, South Lake Tahoe

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

The El Dorado Probation Department is committed to providing public safety through collaborative partnerships and innovative practices in corrections. We approach this mission with accountability and compassion to create a safe community through changed lives.

We believe that our well-trained, dedicated and compassionate employees are our department's most valuable asset. We respect human rights and diversity and foster transparency through our accountability and communication. We strive to provide exemplary service by leading with integrity, humility, honesty and equality.

JUVENILE TREATMENT CENTER (JTC)
The primary purpose of the JTC, located in beautiful South Lake Tahoe, CA., is to provide secure detention for minors coming under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court. Detention is defined as the temporary care of a minor in a secure setting pending Court Disposition or transfer to another jurisdiction. Although the primary purpose is to provide secure detention, the JTC provides activities and guidance to contribute to each minor’s social and personal development to enhance his/her ability to function acceptably in the community. Counseling services are provided to the minors during detention to assist them in initiating the process of rehabilitation and developing positive life goals.

THE OPPORTUNITY

You will have responsibility for a psychiatric caseload involving youth; perform psychotherapeutic counseling, including individual, group, family and other approved techniques; and provide outreach, and emergency services and counseling in crisis situations.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Evaluate patients in Juvenile Detention Facility, obtain a patient history and mental status exam.
• Receive and respond to emergency calls, bookings, and field contacts; pro vide evaluation and diagnosis of patients and makes appropriate referrals for support services.
• Make presentations of physical and mental condition findings to on-call psychiatrist who determines if medication should be prescribed; observe and report adverse medication effects.
• Consult with and serve as a liaison with community agencies and other mental health programs and services to evaluate community health needs and services.
• Provide individual or group therapy using a variety of counseling techniques and modalities; provide psychotherapy to chronically mentally ill persons who need periodic maintenance appointments, and brief therapy for clients experiencing situational-type problems.
• Provide case management services to severely mentally ill including out of home placements; determine suitability of treatment facilities or prospective foster parents based upon an analysis of individual psycho-social needs.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here .

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications .

Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.


Mental Health Clinician IA:
Education: Equivalent to possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or college with major coursework in social work, marriage and family counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a related field

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Experience: One (1) year of professional level counseling/therapy experience in a mental health inpatient or outpatient setting. Applicants must be a registered intern or eligible to register as an intern in the State of California at the time of appointment.

Mental Health Clinician IB:
Experience: In addition to the Master's degree listed above, must possess an appropriate license as described in Other Requirements below.

Mental Health Clinician II:
Experience: In addition to the Master's degree for MH levels I and II, and license listed below, two years of post-licensing experience as a mental health therapist, clinician or counselor in a mental health inpatient or outpatient setting. (For employees hired in the class of Mental Health Clinician by El Dorado County on or before March 6, 2000: Must possess a Master's degree as listed above and a license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Nurse, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, or Psychiatrist in the State of California.)

Other Requirements:

Mental Health Clinician IA: Must either be eligible to obtain an appropriate license and/or waiver under the provisions of Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5751.2 to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, or Psychiatrist in the State of California, or must be licensed as a Registered Nurse.

Mental Health Clinician IB/II: Must possess an appropriate license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatrist or Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for the Mental Health Clinician as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application is complete, click 'Accept' .

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at rachel.wallick @edcgov.us.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Review: A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. Human Resources will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. Responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete.

For more information on the recruitment process click here.

Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Mental Health Clinician. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future extra help vacancies in the Probation Department for at least three (3) months . In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer. We currently have the following vacancies:

• One (1) extra help vacancy in the Probation Department, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

Extra help vacancies are made to maintain adequate coverage of work for short periods of time at frequent intervals, where employment is of a recurrent nature depending on the needs of the Agency; work may be seasonal, on-call, and/or for a limited duration. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law. This extra help position may transition to a regular full time employee if the conditions of Personnel Rule 1103.1 exist. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here area few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway Races
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Small Business Shops

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information .

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERSRetirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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