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Mental Health Clinician II
Shasta County
THE COUNTY OF SHASTA MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II
CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES BRANCH, UTILIZATION REVIEW/QUALITY MANAGEMENT UNIT, OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN
ABOUT THE POSITION
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
QUALIFICATIONS
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 completion of the following education and experience: 1. Possession of a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited college or university or Master's Degree that qualifies for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor through the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as specified in Business and Professions (B&P) Code Section 4980.40. 2. Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Clinical Counselor by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. IDEAL CANDIDATE
• Utilization review activities for Mental Health treatment programs and services. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
1. Are you interested in working in a non-clinical setting in which you conduct utilization review and quality management duties and do not provide any direct clinical services? Yes No
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilitiesrequired by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and will be required to participate in Professional Assault Response Training (PART) and regular PART updates as provided by Shasta County. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS • All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account. • Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be
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Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score onall components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/shasta/default.cfm or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office. Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
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Additional Salary Information: MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II: $5,327 - $6,800 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $30.73 - $39.23 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
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