MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I STIPEND

Position/Program Information

WHEN TO APPLY:

We will be accepting online applications on Wednesday, May 07, 2025 from 09:00 AM (PT).

EXAM NUMBER:

b9029F

WHO MAY APPLY:

Open Competitive

We welcome applications from everyone.


THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO UPDATE THE APPLICATION, FILING INFORMATION, AND LICENSURE INFORMATION.

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

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:

Must be an approved LACDMH Stipend awardee.

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Pre-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in marriage, family, and child counseling, marital and family therapy, couple 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.

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Pre-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor: A Master’s degree that is counseling or psychotherapy in content, as defined by the State of California Business and Profession’s Code. The degree must be from an accredited college or university and qualify the degree-holder for registration as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Science.

Applicants must meet the requirements at time of filing.

License:

Pre-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist: 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.

Pre-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor: Appointees are required to possess a valid Associate Professional Clinical Counselor registration number.

Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Interns and registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselors must obtain full licensure as Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, respectively, 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.

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.

Physical class:

Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special requirement information:

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

Desirable Qualifications:

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

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.

Additional 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.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a register in the order of their score group for a period of 12 months. We will use this register to fill vacancies as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing accommodation:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov. We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.

Testing Accommodations Coordinator: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Hon Sang Cheang

Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-3799

Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov

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