Mental Health Clinician I/II

SALARY INFORMATION

Mental Health Clinician I: $5,630 - $7,186 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $32.48 - $41.46 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Mental Health Clinician II: $6,207 - $7,923 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY*/ $35.81 - $45.71 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

Mental Health positions provide the range of mental health services from engagement during assessment, to individual and / or family treatment, to termination for all medi-Cal beneficiaries of Shasta County.  In an effort to improve health outcomes for recipients of mental health services, Shasta County believes that in order to achieve positive outcomes, it is essential to include any and all natural supports in a beneficiary’s mental health plan.   Shasta County mental health provides services to ages 3 to end of life.  

This recruitment will be utilized to fill multiple vacancies encompassing different areas of the Behavioral Health and Social Services Branch of the Health and Human Services Agency. 

Note:  Employees of Shasta County working in a publicly funded mental health program may be eligible to apply to the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development for a Mental Health Loan Assumption Program award to repay educational loans.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be able to make an immediate positive impact on external and internal customers. With a professional attitude and appearance, this candidate will demonstrate a desire for serving those in need while promoting community health and well-being. This individual will be a positive contributor to the site culture and exemplify the agency values of Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome a candidate who is interested in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. 

The ideal candidate will be licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, or license eligible and registered as an Associate Clinical Social worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with the BBS, knowledge of W&IC 5150 legal and clinical and will have knowledge and experience in working with individuals who live with chronic persistent mental health issues and co-occurring (mental health and substance use) issues. This experience may be in inpatient or outpatient settings.  The ideal candidate will be good with communication, multitasking, organizing and maintain strong interpersonal skills.  

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following

Mental Health Clinician I

Knowledge of: Principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature associated with mental health treatment; basic knowledge of brain structures and functions; documentation standards associated with public and private reimbursement systems and Federal financial compliance; scope and activities of public and private health, social service, and law enforcement agencies.

Ability to: Apply the principles of biopsychosocial diagnosis and treatment planning; establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation with an interdisciplinary team; Implement recovery/strength based interventions; maintain an objective and empathetic understanding of mental illness, be tolerant, use tact and maintain emotional stability; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, mental health, health, and social services professionals, contract providers, County and State representatives, consumers and their family members, community groups, and the general public.

These employment standards are typically attained with a Master's Degree that qualifies for Associate registration through the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

Mental Health Clinician II

Knowledge of: Principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature associated with biopsychosocial rehabilitation; documentation standards associated with public and private reimbursement systems and Federal financial compliance; and scope and activities of public and private health, social service, and law enforcement agencies.

Ability to: Apply the principles of biopsychosocial diagnosis and treatment planning; establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation with an interdisciplinary team; maintain an objective and empathetic understanding of mental illness, be tolerant, use tact, and maintain emotional stability; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, mental health, health, and social services professionals, contract providers, County and State representatives, consumers and their family members, community groups, and the general public.

These employment standards are typically attained with possession of a valid license through the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Mental Health Clinician I

• Incumbents must maintain active current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners while working towards obtaining their license in an approved field. The registration may be renewed a maximum of five times while working towards obtaining the required licensure. No registration shall be renewed or reinstated beyond six years from the last day of the month during which it was issued. Failure to maintain registration will result in termination from the classification.
• Incumbents are required to obtain licensure through the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners within six years of the date of initial registration or be terminated from the class.

Mental Health Clinician II

• Incumbents are required to maintain appropriate licensure through the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

Mental Health Clinician I & II

• Positions in this classification may require a valid driver's license.

To view the complete job flyer and to apply online, please visit: Job Opportunities | Shasta County Career Opportunities (governmentjobs.com).