Plumas County Behavioral Health
JOB OPENINGS
Behavioral Health Therapist I/II, and Senior
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Category: Plumas County Jobs.
Status: Open until filled.
Salary:
I: $24.31/hr; $4213-$5125
II: $26.79/hr; $4643-$5647
Senior: $29.60/hr; $5130-$6240
Job Descriptions:
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST I: Under supervision of a licensed clinician supervisor to provide integrated mental health and alcohol and drug counseling and treatment to individuals with qualifying mental and alcohol and drug conditions. Serves a population of individuals that typically have legal problems, multiple incarcerations, or are at risk of incarceration.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is entry and first working level class in the Behavioral Health Therapist series. It differs from the Behavioral Health Therapist II in that incumbents function under more direct supervision of a licensed clinician and are not licensed, but are eligible to be licensed.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST II: Under supervision of a licensed clinician supervisor to provide integrated mental health and alcohol and drug counseling and treatment to individuals with qualifying mental and alcohol and drug conditions. Serves a population of individuals that typically have legal problems, multiple incarcerations, or are at risk of incarceration.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This position is a journey level class in the Behavioral Health Therapist series. It differs from the Behavioral Health Therapist I in that incumbents function under less supervision and are licensed. They may travel to different communities throughout the county to provide counseling and treatment services.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST SENIOR: Under general direction of the Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor, organize and assist with clinical supervision for assigned staff and Behavioral Health programs; to provide integrated mental health and alcohol and drug counseling and treatment to individuals with qualifying mental health and alcohol and drug conditions. Assists with service development, and provides services to higher acuity cases of a population or individuals
that may be involved with the criminal justice system, experienced incarceration, or are at risk of incarceration; and do related work as required.
DISITNGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This class is a journey level Behavioral Health Therapist classification series. As a fully licensed Senior Behavioral Health Therapist position within the Behavioral Health Department, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the coordination and staff leadership of professional level staff, providing mental health and drug/alcohol counseling services. In addition, incumbent may be assigned to provide supervision of an Intern(s). Responsibilities may also include assisting in the development and administering programs and to supervise a satellite office. The incumbent will provide mental health and drug/alcohol services to emotionally disturbed children, adults, and families. Incumbent will provide supervision and provision of crisis intervention services, which include 24/7 on call ability.
Qualifications:
I: Possession of a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, counseling or appropriate related field, received from an accredited institution.
II: Possession of a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, or appropriate related field from an accredited institution and two (2) years of post-master experience equivalent to Behavioral Health Therapist I in Plumas County.
SENIOR: Possession of a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, or appropriate related field, received from an accredited graduate school or program;
AND must be Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), issued by the California State Board
of Behavioral Science Examiners or Clinical Psychologist by the Board of Medical Examiners. Two (2) years of post-licensure experience preferred in a mental or behavioral health clinic, including experience in a Community Mental or Behavioral Health Clinic, and supervision of staff.
Special Requirements:
I and II: Possession of a license, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners or Clinical Psychologist by the Board of Medical Examiners. Must meet certification requirements of the Licensing and Certification Division of the California Department of Health Care Services. If not licensed, this individual must complete AOD counselor certification within 5 years from the date of registration per DHCS regulations.
SENIOR: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing or appropriate related field, received from an accredited graduate school or program; AND must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners or Clinical Psychologist by the Board of Medical
Examiners. Must meet certification requirements of the Licensing and Certification Division of the California Department of Health Care Services.
Miscellaneous Information: ALL: Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of application and a valid California Driver’s License by the time of appointment. California Driver’s License must be maintained throughout employment.