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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN IICorrectional Health Services (Formerly Clinical Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapist II) Please note that a current, valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is required to be placed on the eligible list. If you have applied for your license but do not possess such by the date of application, you are required to provide proof of your BBS license application at the time of application submission. Those without possession of a valid LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or proof of application for a BBS license will be disqualified from the recruitment.Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.Premium PayIn addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below.Bilingual pay: Qualified employees who meet the criteria found (page 18) shall receive an additional ninety $0.90 per hour for all hours paid.Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Payrate is determined by assigned shift hours found here (page 15).Jail Supplement pay: An employee in this classification who is permanently assigned to the Central Jail/Intake/Release Center (including Correctional Medical Services), Theo Lacy Branch Jail or James Musick Facility shall receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all paid hours.Call-Back pay: An employee in this classification who returns to work because of an agency/department request shall be eligible for Call-Back pay as detailed here (page 17).Other Additional Premium PaysThis recruitment is open to the public.This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Behavioral Health Clinician II positions within the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for six (6) months and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After six (6) months, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration. HEALTH CARE AGENCYThe County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. ADULT CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICESThe Correctional Health Services, Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) program provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care and also provides mental health services including 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance abuse counseling, medication assessment and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the County's five (5) correctional facilities.THE OPPORTUNITY: The County of Orange has adopted a Stepping Up Initiative, with a primary goal of reducing the number of individuals with mental illness in the jails and recidivism rates. ACHS is seeking qualified Behavioral Health Clinicians in the CHS Mental Health Services and in the Jail to Community Re-Entry Program (JCRP) to perform extensive case management and discharge planning with the incarcerated population.The CHS Mental Health Program consists of services to Adults and Older Adult incarcerated populations who are justice involved. The position provides professional counseling and treatment services for these populations exhibiting a wide variety of mental health, drug abuse and/or alcohol related disorders in an institutional setting. The JCRP provides services within CHS, providing discharge planning and linkage services to Adults and Older Adult incarcerated populations who are justice involved. The position provides extensive case management and collaboration with community partners to link clients for post release after care treatment. The responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Clinician II will include but are not limited to: Performing Psychosocial MH evaluation, Drug Screening and/or conduct needs assessments to facility mental health needs and referralsProviding both individual and group interventions utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices, conduct case management activities, and facilitate referrals and linkages to community services, and document services renderedUtilizing evidence-based practices (EBP) for individuals and groups with psychological and substance use disorders to address barriers to re-entry and prevent relapse to criminal behaviorsPlanning and coordinating the re-entry plan with the client on an ongoing basis while in custody and ensuring increased follow throughAvoiding gaps in care with community-based services and post custody supervisionDeveloping individualized service plans by determining appropriate level of interventions based on clients current level of functioning, symptoms, behaviors and identifying target inmates' multiple criminogenic needs in order to have greater impact on successful re-entry and recidivismLinking the target population to a continuum of treatment and supportive services upon release, including but not limited to counseling, medication support, housing, and transportationFacilitating connections with family and other support systems such as forensic peer support mentors; and conducting re-entry groups with the target population prior to release, in order to troubleshoot possible barriers to successful re-entryCollaborating frequently with BHS agencies, Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS), Sheriff's Department staff as well as outside department contacts such as police agencies from the community, family of patients, court personnel, community hospital staff, other County agencies such as Public Health, Juvenile Health Services and surrounding hospitals in order to match clients level of criminogenic risks and behavioral health/substance use needs with appropriate levels of community supervisions and treatmentOther work as assignedDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate sound judgment, good decision making and problem solving skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience working with the severely mentally ill population and have case management experience, be able to work independently and demonstrate reliability, proactive involvement in work and confidence and optimism in performing daily tasks. Also, the ideal candidate should have substantial knowledge and practical experience directly related to: Technical Knowledge Understanding and applying Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Understanding of relapse prevention and best practices for treating and engaging with the mentally ill clientsCompleting and performing clinical risk assessment related to danger to self, danger to others or grave disability (i.e. 5150, 5250, T-con)Discharge planning and linking mentally ill clients to community resourcesProviding care to client in relation to their level of functioning (i.e. acute psychiatric housing)Discharge planning and linking mentally ill clients to community resourcesUnderstanding of relapse preventionUsing Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan (SOAP) format in preparing progress notes and reportsProficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR), Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and OutlookCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification by date of appointmentCritical Thinking l Problem SolvingAnalyzing factors that contribute to overall health problems and/or recidivism (i.e. poor medication compliance, drug and alcohol problems, homelessness)Assessing and evaluating client's presenting symptoms and behaviors rapidly and accurately, including establishing appropriate clinical boundaries with clientsRecognizing factors that are outside of mental health that could be impacting the client's overall functioning and refer appropriately (i.e. drug or alcohol withdrawal, medical issues) skillfullyAbility to make quick and effective decisions to prevent any injury/loss of life, financial loss for the County, personal and/or public relations issuesBeing alert and aware of personal safety and security while providing care and/or treatment to unstable or unpredictable mentally ill clientsCommunicationPreparing written materials and present information in ways that are professional and will represent HCA positivelyAbility to de-escalate hostile or confrontational clients/customersCommunicating effectively both in person and in writingCollaborationEngaging clients in discharge planning and developing a viable plan of self-care by formulating short and long term goal and objectives according to client's level of psychological functioningParticipating as a member of a mental health multidisciplinary clinical team by engaging and taking part in meetings, committees or training's providing education, knowledge and insight into clinical casesCollaborating and communicating relevant critical information with other stakeholders, including the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), Orange County Probation, Orange County Public Defender, Social Services Agency, Regional Center of Orange County, Orange County Housing Authority and other ancillary agencies, to identify gaps in service delivery and solidify linkages with external stakeholders for a smooth transition from jail to communityInterpersonal Skills Eliminating the influence of personal biases in working with diverse clientsBeing flexible to work in numerous clinical areas, including handling difficult and complex mental health casesHaving the compassion to provide care without judgment to a segment of clients that have been charged with criminal conductMaintaining a positive attitude and effectively handle stress in dealing with difficult clients, family members and law enforcement personnelSPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probationMust be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes; completing a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).The Correctional facilities are a 24 hour, 7 days a week facilities, incumbents must be able to work weekends, evenings or night shifts and holidays.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick here for a complete classification description and minimum qualifications including Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions for Behavioral Health Clinician II.Inorder to meet minimum qualifications with an LPCC number, applicants must have completed six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units focused on marital/couple/family therapy, possess 500 hours of documented supervised experience working with couples/families/children and have six (6) hours of continuing education during each license renewal cycle. Proof of education and documented hours required at time of hire. Applicants who are applying with an out of state license should refer to the minimum qualifications link above. RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the selection procedures. Candidates will receive notification via e-mail of further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.Veterans Employment PreferenceThe County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.Based on the Agency/Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified via e-mail of any changes in the selection procedures. Eligible ListOnce the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONE-mail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct e-mail address is included in our application and use only one e-mail account. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via e-mail through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your e-mail folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept e-mails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your e-mail address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.For detailed information on how to apply, click here.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Gazala Yerunkar (714) 834-3205 or GYerunkar@ochca.com.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN IICorrectional Health Services (Formerly Clinical Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapist II) Please note that a current, valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is required to be placed on the eligible list. If you have applied for your license but do not possess such by the date of application, you are required to provide proof of your BBS license application at the time of application submission. Those without possession of a valid LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or proof of application for a BBS license will be disqualified from the recruitment.Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.Premium PayIn addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below.Bilingual pay: Qualified employees who meet the criteria found (page 18) shall receive an additional ninety $0.90 per hour for all hours paid.Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Payrate is determined by assigned shift hours found here (page 15).Jail Supplement pay: An employee in this classification who is permanently assigned to the Central Jail/Intake/Release Center (including Correctional Medical Services), Theo Lacy Branch Jail or James Musick Facility shall receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all paid hours.Call-Back pay: An employee in this classification who returns to work because of an agency/department request shall be eligible for Call-Back pay as detailed here (page 17).Other Additional Premium PaysThis recruitment is open to the public.This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Behavioral Health Clinician II positions within the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for six (6) months and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After six (6) months, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration. HEALTH CARE AGENCYThe County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. ADULT CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICESThe Correctional Health Services, Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) program provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care and also provides mental health services including 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance abuse counseling, medication assessment and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the County's five (5) correctional facilities.THE OPPORTUNITY: The County of Orange has adopted a Stepping Up Initiative, with a primary goal of reducing the number of individuals with mental illness in the jails and recidivism rates. ACHS is seeking qualified Behavioral Health Clinicians in the CHS Mental Health Services and in the Jail to Community Re-Entry Program (JCRP) to perform extensive case management and discharge planning with the incarcerated population.The CHS Mental Health Program consists of services to Adults and Older Adult incarcerated populations who are justice involved. The position provides professional counseling and treatment services for these populations exhibiting a wide variety of mental health, drug abuse and/or alcohol related disorders in an institutional setting. The JCRP provides services within CHS, providing discharge planning and linkage services to Adults and Older Adult incarcerated populations who are justice involved. The position provides extensive case management and collaboration with community partners to link clients for post release after care treatment. The responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Clinician II will include but are not limited to: Performing Psychosocial MH evaluation, Drug Screening and/or conduct needs assessments to facility mental health needs and referralsProviding both individual and group interventions utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices, conduct case management activities, and facilitate referrals and linkages to community services, and document services renderedUtilizing evidence-based practices (EBP) for individuals and groups with psychological and substance use disorders to address barriers to re-entry and prevent relapse to criminal behaviorsPlanning and coordinating the re-entry plan with the client on an ongoing basis while in custody and ensuring increased follow throughAvoiding gaps in care with community-based services and post custody supervisionDeveloping individualized service plans by determining appropriate level of interventions based on clients current level of functioning, symptoms, behaviors and identifying target inmates' multiple criminogenic needs in order to have greater impact on successful re-entry and recidivismLinking the target population to a continuum of treatment and supportive services upon release, including but not limited to counseling, medication support, housing, and transportationFacilitating connections with family and other support systems such as forensic peer support mentors; and conducting re-entry groups with the target population prior to release, in order to troubleshoot possible barriers to successful re-entryCollaborating frequently with BHS agencies, Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS), Sheriff's Department staff as well as outside department contacts such as police agencies from the community, family of patients, court personnel, community hospital staff, other County agencies such as Public Health, Juvenile Health Services and surrounding hospitals in order to match clients level of criminogenic risks and behavioral health/substance use needs with appropriate levels of community supervisions and treatmentOther work as assignedDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate sound judgment, good decision making and problem solving skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience working with the severely mentally ill population and have case management experience, be able to work independently and demonstrate reliability, proactive involvement in work and confidence and optimism in performing daily tasks. Also, the ideal candidate should have substantial knowledge and practical experience directly related to: Technical Knowledge Understanding and applying Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Understanding of relapse prevention and best practices for treating and engaging with the mentally ill clientsCompleting and performing clinical risk assessment related to danger to self, danger to others or grave disability (i.e. 5150, 5250, T-con)Discharge planning and linking mentally ill clients to community resourcesProviding care to client in relation to their level of functioning (i.e. acute psychiatric housing)Discharge planning and linking mentally ill clients to community resourcesUnderstanding of relapse preventionUsing Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan (SOAP) format in preparing progress notes and reportsProficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR), Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and OutlookCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification by date of appointmentCritical Thinking l Problem SolvingAnalyzing factors that contribute to overall health problems and/or recidivism (i.e. poor medication compliance, drug and alcohol problems, homelessness)Assessing and evaluating client's presenting symptoms and behaviors rapidly and accurately, including establishing appropriate clinical boundaries with clientsRecognizing factors that are outside of mental health that could be impacting the client's overall functioning and refer appropriately (i.e. drug or alcohol withdrawal, medical issues) skillfullyAbility to make quick and effective decisions to prevent any injury/loss of life, financial loss for the County, personal and/or public relations issuesBeing alert and aware of personal safety and security while providing care and/or treatment to unstable or unpredictable mentally ill clientsCommunicationPreparing written materials and present information in ways that are professional and will represent HCA positivelyAbility to de-escalate hostile or confrontational clients/customersCommunicating effectively both in person and in writingCollaborationEngaging clients in discharge planning and developing a viable plan of self-care by formulating short and long term goal and objectives according to client's level of psychological functioningParticipating as a member of a mental health multidisciplinary clinical team by engaging and taking part in meetings, committees or training's providing education, knowledge and insight into clinical casesCollaborating and communicating relevant critical information with other stakeholders, including the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), Orange County Probation, Orange County Public Defender, Social Services Agency, Regional Center of Orange County, Orange County Housing Authority and other ancillary agencies, to identify gaps in service delivery and solidify linkages with external stakeholders for a smooth transition from jail to communityInterpersonal Skills Eliminating the influence of personal biases in working with diverse clientsBeing flexible to work in numerous clinical areas, including handling difficult and complex mental health casesHaving the compassion to provide care without judgment to a segment of clients that have been charged with criminal conductMaintaining a positive attitude and effectively handle stress in dealing with difficult clients, family members and law enforcement personnelSPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probationMust be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes; completing a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).The Correctional facilities are a 24 hour, 7 days a week facilities, incumbents must be able to work weekends, evenings or night shifts and holidays.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick here for a complete classification description and minimum qualifications including Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions for Behavioral Health Clinician II.Inorder to meet minimum qualifications with an LPCC number, applicants must have completed six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units focused on marital/couple/family therapy, possess 500 hours of documented supervised experience working with couples/families/children and have six (6) hours of continuing education during each license renewal cycle. Proof of education and documented hours required at time of hire. Applicants who are applying with an out of state license should refer to the minimum qualifications link above. RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the selection procedures. Candidates will receive notification via e-mail of further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.Veterans Employment PreferenceThe County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.Based on the Agency/Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified via e-mail of any changes in the selection procedures. Eligible ListOnce the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONE-mail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct e-mail address is included in our application and use only one e-mail account. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via e-mail through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your e-mail folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept e-mails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your e-mail address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.For detailed information on how to apply, click here.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Gazala Yerunkar (714) 834-3205 or GYerunkar@ochca.com.
Full Job Description
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN ICorrectional Health Services (Formerly Clinical Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapist I) Please note that a valid Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) number issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is required to be placed on the eligible list. If you have applied for your BBS certificate but do not possess such by the date of application, you are required to provide proof of your BBS certificate application at the time of application submission. Those without possession of a valid ACSW, APCC, or AMFT, or proof of application for a BBS certificate will be disqualified from the recruitment.Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.Premium PayIn addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below.Bilingual pay: Qualified employees who meet the criteria found (page 17) shall receive an additional $0.90 per hour for all hours paid.Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours found here (page 14).Jail Supplement pay: An employee in this classification who is permanently assigned to the Central Jail/Intake/Release Center (including Correctional Medical Services), Theo Lacy Branch Jail or James Musick Facility shall receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all paid hours.Call-Back pay: An employee in this classification who returns to work because of an agency/department request shall be eligible for Call-Back pay as detailed here (page 15).Other Additional Premium PaysThis recruitment is open to the public.This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Behavioral Health Clinician I positions within the Health Care Agency, Correctional Health Services. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for six (6) months and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After six (6) months, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration. HEALTH CARE AGENCYThe County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. ADULT CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICESThe Correctional Health Services, Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) program provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care and also provides mental health services including 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance use counseling, medication assessment and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the County's five (5) correctional facilities.THE OPPORTUNITY: The County of Orange has adopted a Stepping Up Initiative, with a primary goal of reducing the number of individuals with mental illness in the jails and recidivism rates. ACHS is seeking qualified Behavioral Health Clinicians in the CHS Mental Health Services and in the Jail to Community Re-Entry Program (JCRP) to perform extensive case management and discharge planning with the incarcerated population.The CHS Mental Health Program consists of services to Adults and Older Adult populations who are justice involved. The position provides professional counseling and treatment services for these populations exhibiting a wide variety of mental health, drug abuse and/or alcohol related disorders in an institutional setting. The JCRP provides services within CHS, providing discharge planning and linkage services to Adults and Older Adult populations who are justice involved. The position provides extensive case management and collaboration with community partners to link clients for post release after care treatment. The responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Clinician I will include but are not limited to: Performing Psychosocial Mental Health evaluations, Drug Screenings and/or conducting needs assessments for facility mental health needs and referralsProviding both individual and group interventions utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices, conducting case management activities, facilitating referrals and linkages to community services and documenting services renderedUtilizing evidence-based practices (EBP) for individuals and groups with psychological and substance use disorders to address barriers to re-entry and prevent relapse to criminal behaviorsPlanning and coordinating the re-entry plan with the client on an ongoing basis while in custody and ensuring increased follow throughAvoiding gaps in care with community-based services and post custody supervisionDeveloping individualized service plans by determining appropriate level of interventions based on clients’ current levels of functioning, symptoms and behaviors and identifying target inmates' multiple criminogenic needs in order to have a greater impact on successful re-entry and recidivismFacilitating connections with family and other support systems such as forensic peer support mentors; conducting re-entry groups with the target population prior to release, in order to troubleshoot possible barriers to successful re-entryCollaborating frequently with Behavioral Health Services Agencies, Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) and Sheriff's Department staff as well as outside department contacts such as police agencies from the community, family of patients, court personnel, community hospital staff, and other County agencies such as Public Health, Juvenile Health Services and surrounding hospitals in order to match level of criminogenic risks and behavioral health/substance use needs with appropriate levels of community supervision and treatmentOther work as assignedDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate sound judgment, good decision making and problem solving skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience working with the severely mentally ill population and have case management experience, be able to work independently and demonstrate reliability, proactive involvement in work and confidence and optimism in performing daily tasks. Also, the ideal candidate should have substantial knowledge and practical experience directly related to: Technical Knowledge Understanding and applying Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Understanding of relapse prevention and best practices for treating and engaging with the mentally ill clientsCompleting and performing clinical risk assessment related to danger to self, danger to others or grave disability (i.e. 5150, 5250, T-con)Discharge planning and linking mentally ill clients to community resourcesProviding care to client in relation to their level of functioning (i.e. acute psychiatric housing)Discharge planning and linking mentally ill clients to community resourcesUnderstanding of relapse preventionUsing Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan (SOAP) format in preparing progress notes and reportsProficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR), Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and OutlookCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification by date of appointmentCritical Thinking l Problem SolvingAnalyzing factors that contribute to overall health problems and/or recidivism (i.e. poor medication compliance, drug and alcohol problems, homelessness)Assessing and evaluating client's presenting symptoms and behaviors rapidly and accurately, including establishing appropriate clinical boundaries with clientsRecognizing factors that are outside of mental health that could be impacting the client's overall functioning and refer appropriately (i.e. drug or alcohol withdrawal, medical issues) skillfullyAbility to make quick and effective decisions to prevent any injury/loss of life, financial loss for the County, personal and/or public relations issuesBeing alert and aware of personal safety and security while providing care and/or treatment to unstable or unpredictable mentally ill clientsCommunicationPreparing written materials and presenting information in ways that are professional and will represent HCA positivelyAbility to de-escalate hostile or confrontational clients/customersCommunicating effectively both in person and in writingCollaborationEngaging clients in discharge planning and developing a viable plan of self-care by formulating short and long term goal and objectives according to client's level of psychological functioningParticipating as a member of a mental health multidisciplinary clinical team by engaging and taking part in meetings, committees or training's providing education, knowledge and insight into clinical casesCollaborating and communicating relevant critical information with other stakeholders, including the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), Orange County Probation, Orange County Public Defender, Social Services Agency, Regional Center of Orange County, Orange County Housing Authority and other ancillary agencies, to identify gaps in service delivery and solidify linkages with external stakeholders for a smooth transition from jail to communityInterpersonal Skills Eliminating the influence of personal biases in working with diverse clientsBeing flexible to work in numerous clinical areas, including handling difficult and complex mental health casesHaving the compassion to provide care without judgment to a segment of clients that have been charged with criminal conductMaintaining a positive attitude and effectively handle stress in dealing with difficult clients, family members and law enforcement personnelSPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probationMust be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes; completing a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).The Correctional facilities are a 24 hour, 7 days a week facilities, incumbents must be able to work weekends, evenings or night shifts and holidays.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick here for a complete classification description and minimum qualifications including Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions for Behavioral Health Clinician I.To meet minimum qualifications with an APCC number, applicants must have completed six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units focused on marital/couple/family therapy, possess 500 hours of documented supervised experience working with couples/families/children and have six (6) hours of continuing education during each license renewal cycle. Proof of education and documented hours required at time of hire. Applicants who are applying with an out of state license should refer to the minimum qualifications link above. RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the selection procedures. Candidates will receive notification via e-mail of further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.Veterans Employment PreferenceThe County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.Based on the Agency/Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified via e-mail of any changes in the selection procedures. Eligible ListOnce the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONE-mail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct e-mail address is included in our application and use only one e-mail account. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via e-mail through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your e-mail folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept e-mails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your e-mail address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.For detailed information on how to apply, click here.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Gazala Yerunkar at (714) 834-3205 or GYerunkar@ochca.com.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN ICorrectional Health Services (Formerly Clinical Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapist I) Please note that a valid Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) number issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is required to be placed on the eligible list. If you have applied for your BBS certificate but do not possess such by the date of application, you are required to provide proof of your BBS certificate application at the time of application submission. Those without possession of a valid ACSW, APCC, or AMFT, or proof of application for a BBS certificate will be disqualified from the recruitment.Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.Premium PayIn addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below.Bilingual pay: Qualified employees who meet the criteria found (page 17) shall receive an additional $0.90 per hour for all hours paid.Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours found here (page 14).Jail Supplement pay: An employee in this classification who is permanently assigned to the Central Jail/Intake/Release Center (including Correctional Medical Services), Theo Lacy Branch Jail or James Musick Facility shall receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all paid hours.Call-Back pay: An employee in this classification who returns to work because of an agency/department request shall be eligible for Call-Back pay as detailed here (page 15).Other Additional Premium PaysThis recruitment is open to the public.This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Behavioral Health Clinician I positions within the Health Care Agency, Correctional Health Services. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for six (6) months and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After six (6) months, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration. HEALTH CARE AGENCYThe County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. ADULT CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICESThe Correctional Health Services, Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) program provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care and also provides mental health services including 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance use counseling, medication assessment and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the County's five (5) correctional facilities.THE OPPORTUNITY: The County of Orange has adopted a Stepping Up Initiative, with a primary goal of reducing the number of individuals with mental illness in the jails and recidivism rates. ACHS is seeking qualified Behavioral Health Clinicians in the CHS Mental Health Services and in the Jail to Community Re-Entry Program (JCRP) to perform extensive case management and discharge planning with the incarcerated population.The CHS Mental Health Program consists of services to Adults and Older Adult populations who are justice involved. The position provides professional counseling and treatment services for these populations exhibiting a wide variety of mental health, drug abuse and/or alcohol related disorders in an institutional setting. The JCRP provides services within CHS, providing discharge planning and linkage services to Adults and Older Adult populations who are justice involved. The position provides extensive case management and collaboration with community partners to link clients for post release after care treatment. The responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Clinician I will include but are not limited to: Performing Psychosocial Mental Health evaluations, Drug Screenings and/or conducting needs assessments for facility mental health needs and referralsProviding both individual and group interventions utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices, conducting case management activities, facilitating referrals and linkages to community services and documenting services renderedUtilizing evidence-based practices (EBP) for individuals and groups with psychological and substance use disorders to address barriers to re-entry and prevent relapse to criminal behaviorsPlanning and coordinating the re-entry plan with the client on an ongoing basis while in custody and ensuring increased follow throughAvoiding gaps in care with community-based services and post custody supervisionDeveloping individualized service plans by determining appropriate level of interventions based on clients’ current levels of functioning, symptoms and behaviors and identifying target inmates' multiple criminogenic needs in order to have a greater impact on successful re-entry and recidivismFacilitating connections with family and other support systems such as forensic peer support mentors; conducting re-entry groups with the target population prior to release, in order to troubleshoot possible barriers to successful re-entryCollaborating frequently with Behavioral Health Services Agencies, Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) and Sheriff's Department staff as well as outside department contacts such as police agencies from the community, family of patients, court personnel, community hospital staff, and other County agencies such as Public Health, Juvenile Health Services and surrounding hospitals in order to match level of criminogenic risks and behavioral health/substance use needs with appropriate levels of community supervision and treatmentOther work as assignedDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate sound judgment, good decision making and problem solving skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience working with the severely mentally ill population and have case management experience, be able to work independently and demonstrate reliability, proactive involvement in work and confidence and optimism in performing daily tasks. Also, the ideal candidate should have substantial knowledge and practical experience directly related to: Technical Knowledge Understanding and applying Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Understanding of relapse prevention and best practices for treating and engaging with the mentally ill clientsCompleting and performing clinical risk assessment related to danger to self, danger to others or grave disability (i.e. 5150, 5250, T-con)Discharge planning and linking mentally ill clients to community resourcesProviding care to client in relation to their level of functioning (i.e. acute psychiatric housing)Discharge planning and linking mentally ill clients to community resourcesUnderstanding of relapse preventionUsing Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan (SOAP) format in preparing progress notes and reportsProficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR), Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and OutlookCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification by date of appointmentCritical Thinking l Problem SolvingAnalyzing factors that contribute to overall health problems and/or recidivism (i.e. poor medication compliance, drug and alcohol problems, homelessness)Assessing and evaluating client's presenting symptoms and behaviors rapidly and accurately, including establishing appropriate clinical boundaries with clientsRecognizing factors that are outside of mental health that could be impacting the client's overall functioning and refer appropriately (i.e. drug or alcohol withdrawal, medical issues) skillfullyAbility to make quick and effective decisions to prevent any injury/loss of life, financial loss for the County, personal and/or public relations issuesBeing alert and aware of personal safety and security while providing care and/or treatment to unstable or unpredictable mentally ill clientsCommunicationPreparing written materials and presenting information in ways that are professional and will represent HCA positivelyAbility to de-escalate hostile or confrontational clients/customersCommunicating effectively both in person and in writingCollaborationEngaging clients in discharge planning and developing a viable plan of self-care by formulating short and long term goal and objectives according to client's level of psychological functioningParticipating as a member of a mental health multidisciplinary clinical team by engaging and taking part in meetings, committees or training's providing education, knowledge and insight into clinical casesCollaborating and communicating relevant critical information with other stakeholders, including the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), Orange County Probation, Orange County Public Defender, Social Services Agency, Regional Center of Orange County, Orange County Housing Authority and other ancillary agencies, to identify gaps in service delivery and solidify linkages with external stakeholders for a smooth transition from jail to communityInterpersonal Skills Eliminating the influence of personal biases in working with diverse clientsBeing flexible to work in numerous clinical areas, including handling difficult and complex mental health casesHaving the compassion to provide care without judgment to a segment of clients that have been charged with criminal conductMaintaining a positive attitude and effectively handle stress in dealing with difficult clients, family members and law enforcement personnelSPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probationMust be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes; completing a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).The Correctional facilities are a 24 hour, 7 days a week facilities, incumbents must be able to work weekends, evenings or night shifts and holidays.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick here for a complete classification description and minimum qualifications including Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions for Behavioral Health Clinician I.To meet minimum qualifications with an APCC number, applicants must have completed six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units focused on marital/couple/family therapy, possess 500 hours of documented supervised experience working with couples/families/children and have six (6) hours of continuing education during each license renewal cycle. Proof of education and documented hours required at time of hire. Applicants who are applying with an out of state license should refer to the minimum qualifications link above. RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the selection procedures. Candidates will receive notification via e-mail of further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.Veterans Employment PreferenceThe County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.Based on the Agency/Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified via e-mail of any changes in the selection procedures. Eligible ListOnce the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONE-mail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct e-mail address is included in our application and use only one e-mail account. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via e-mail through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your e-mail folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept e-mails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your e-mail address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.For detailed information on how to apply, click here.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Gazala Yerunkar at (714) 834-3205 or GYerunkar@ochca.com.
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I(Formerly Clinical Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapist I)Premium PayIn addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below: Bilingual pay: Qualified employees who meet the criteria found on page 19 shall receive an additional ninety $0.90 cents per hour for all hours paid.Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours found here (page 15).Other Additional Premium PaysThis recruitment is open to the public. This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Behavioral Health Clinician I positions within the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for one (1) year and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After one (1) year, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration. Please note that a valid Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) number issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is required to be placed on the eligible list. If you have applied for your BBS certificate but do not possess such by the date of application, you are required to provide proof of your BBS certificate application at the time of application submission. Those without possession of a valid ACSW, APCC, AMFT, or proof of application for a BBS certificate will be disqualified from the recruitment.HEALTH CARE AGENCYThe County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICESThe Behavioral Health Services Division consists of eight (8) service areas. This Division provides a culturally competent and client-centered system of behavioral health services for all eligible county residents in need of treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse and mental health care. Adult and Older Adult (AOA) includes Veteran services, offers a full range of programs to adults with mental health conditions that are at risk of more serious issues without treatment and supportive services. These services range from Outpatient services, which provide psychiatric medications, therapeutic services, peer support and other supportive services; to our Full-Service Partnership (FSP) Programs which serve individuals with the most severe symptoms who need more intensive and focused services. These programs have a “whatever it takes” approach to treatment and often work in the field and in client homes to ensure needed treatment is being provided. AOA also offers Housing and Supportive Services for individuals with serious mental illness, Peer-run Wellness Centers, Transportation Services and Supported Employment Programs.Crisis and Acute Care Services provides responsive services to adults and youth in a behavioral health crisis. Services include mobile mental health Crisis Assessment Team (CAT), Psych Emergency Response Team (PERT), OC Links (24/7 Resources line), Crisis Stabilization Units (CSU), Crisis Residential Programs and In-home Crisis Stabilization services, as well as inpatient psychiatric hospital services and the coordination of 9-8-8.OC Outreach and Engagement (OC O&E) serves individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Orange County. The program's focus is on linking individuals to needed services including behavioral health, physical health care, emergency shelter, housing, and other supportive services. This is accomplished through developing and building trusting relationships with the unhoused community and collaborating with other service providers.Children and Youth Services (CYS) offers a broad array of treatment and early intervention services to children, adolescents, transitional aged youth, and their families who are experiencing symptoms of mental health and/or co-occurring physical or substance use disorders. Intensive outpatient programs such as Full-Service Partnerships and a program for First Episode Psychosis as well as, traditional outpatient mental health services, as well as collaborative service delivery models with Social Services Agency (through Wraparound WRAP and Short-Term Residential Programs STRTP), Probation (in Juvenile Hall and other Probation settings), and the Courts are offered.Quality Management Services (QMS) includes Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance (QI/QA) and Health Records Management (HRM) functions that support the programming and operations of the other BHS service areas to ensure quality of care, program integrity and regulatory compliance of Medi-Cal behavioral health programs, including the County Mental Health Plan (MHP) and Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS). QMS also supports quality management activities for other BHS initiatives and contracts with the State Department of Health Care Services. (DHCS) Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Office coordinates the various activities related to the development approval and reporting of MHSA programs and services including engaging with diverse stakeholders to identify behavioral health service needs and priorities across the system of care according to current laws and regulations and availability of funds.Substance Use Disorder Services (SUD) provides an array of prevention, treatment and recovery support services for youth and adults that include the Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention Team (ADEPT) community SUD prevention programs, Residential Treatment, Outpatient treatment, perinatal services, narcotic treatment programs (NTP), Medicated Assistance Treatment (MAT), Withdrawal Management, Intensive Outpatient Program, Recovery Residences and the programmatic oversight of the States Opioid Abatement Funding Plan in OC. Forensics and Justice Involved Division provides oversight, evaluation, and treatment for all of the mental health justice involved for Orange County. This includes Collaborative Courts, AOT, Mental Health Diversion, AB109 & Re-entry, Assisted Intervention Court, Whatever It Takes collaborative court, and Recovery Court/Opportunity Court, CONREP, LPS Psychology Unit, SB317 Incompetent to Stand Trial Diversion unit, CARE Court, and Early Access and Stabilization Services. Click the videos below to learn more about some of our programs.Crisis and Acute Care Services OC Outreach and Engagement THE OPPORTUNITYThese positions provide professional counseling and treatment services for adults, children and youth exhibiting a wide variety of mental health, drug abuse and/or alcohol related disorders in a clinic, home, field or institutional setting. Depending on the assignment, night, weekend and holiday shifts may be required. As a Behavioral Health Clinician I may: Provide both individual and group interventions, such as psycho-educational groups, parent training, brief individual counseling, brief group counseling, case management, referral and linkage to community services; utilize a variety of evidence-based practices in interventions provided to the communityScreen participants for program eligibility, and conduct both individual and family needs assessmentsPrepare written materials and present information in ways that are professional and will represent HCA positivelyCollect both demographic and outcomes data to measure impact of program and changes in behavioral healthParticipate in the on-going development and implementation of programs and may complete a variety of projects to accomplish this taskProvide field-based services to participants to help engage them in treatment and also help them find meaningful roles and activities in the communityFollow the ethical and practice guidelines as outlined by the Board of Behavioral ScienceMay participate in research projects, conduct oversight of services by contract providers, or perform crisis intervention and involuntary hold evaluations depending on division requirementsDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, good decision making and problem-solving skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate should be able to work independently and demonstrate reliability, proactive involvement in work, and confidence and optimism in performing daily tasks. Bilingual skills are highly desirable, especially in Spanish or Vietnamese. Also, the ideal candidate will have substantial knowledge and practical experience directly related to the following competencies: Professional and Technical ExpertiseUnderstanding and applying Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Understanding and applying evidence-based practices in a behavioral health settingApplying recovery principles and experience working with participants as they move through the various stages of recoveryWorking with participants who may be in crisis and may have had several hospitalizations due to their mental illnessUnderstanding of Integrated Care and treating a whole person by way of collaboration with our Agency partners in the larger health care communityProviding prevention and early intervention behavioral health servicesProficiency with EHR, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and OutlookCritical Thinking l Decision MakingUnderstanding of the importance of outcome measures and how they can be utilized to make improvements in the programEvaluating situations for crisis in the community and determining if an involuntary psychiatric hold is neededExecuting quick and effective decisions impacting clients' health care treatmentOral Communication l Relationship BuildingCommunicating relevant critical information to other County agencies and/or stakeholders to better facilitate continuity of careCommunicating with tact and discretion when working with confidential informationDe-escalating hostile or confrontational clients/customersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick here for a complete classification description and minimum qualifications including Physical, Mental Requirements, and Environmental Conditions for Behavioral Health Clinician I.Applicants who are applying with an out of state license should refer to the minimum qualifications link above. RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified applicants. After screening, only those applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the selection procedures. Candidates will receive notification via e-mail of further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.Veterans Employment PreferenceThe County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.Based on the Agency/Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified via e-mail of any changes in the selection procedures. Eligible ListOnce the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONE-mail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct e-mail address is included in our application and use only one e-mail account. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via e-mail through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your e-mail folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept e-mails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your e-mail address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.For detailed information on how to apply, click here.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Rasika Wijayaweera at 714 834-7877 or at RWijayaweera@ochca.com.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I(Formerly Clinical Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapist I)Premium PayIn addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below: Bilingual pay: Qualified employees who meet the criteria found on page 19 shall receive an additional ninety $0.90 cents per hour for all hours paid.Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours found here (page 15).Other Additional Premium PaysThis recruitment is open to the public. This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Behavioral Health Clinician I positions within the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for one (1) year and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After one (1) year, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration. Please note that a valid Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) number issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is required to be placed on the eligible list. If you have applied for your BBS certificate but do not possess such by the date of application, you are required to provide proof of your BBS certificate application at the time of application submission. Those without possession of a valid ACSW, APCC, AMFT, or proof of application for a BBS certificate will be disqualified from the recruitment.HEALTH CARE AGENCYThe County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICESThe Behavioral Health Services Division consists of eight (8) service areas. This Division provides a culturally competent and client-centered system of behavioral health services for all eligible county residents in need of treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse and mental health care. Adult and Older Adult (AOA) includes Veteran services, offers a full range of programs to adults with mental health conditions that are at risk of more serious issues without treatment and supportive services. These services range from Outpatient services, which provide psychiatric medications, therapeutic services, peer support and other supportive services; to our Full-Service Partnership (FSP) Programs which serve individuals with the most severe symptoms who need more intensive and focused services. These programs have a “whatever it takes” approach to treatment and often work in the field and in client homes to ensure needed treatment is being provided. AOA also offers Housing and Supportive Services for individuals with serious mental illness, Peer-run Wellness Centers, Transportation Services and Supported Employment Programs.Crisis and Acute Care Services provides responsive services to adults and youth in a behavioral health crisis. Services include mobile mental health Crisis Assessment Team (CAT), Psych Emergency Response Team (PERT), OC Links (24/7 Resources line), Crisis Stabilization Units (CSU), Crisis Residential Programs and In-home Crisis Stabilization services, as well as inpatient psychiatric hospital services and the coordination of 9-8-8.OC Outreach and Engagement (OC O&E) serves individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Orange County. The program's focus is on linking individuals to needed services including behavioral health, physical health care, emergency shelter, housing, and other supportive services. This is accomplished through developing and building trusting relationships with the unhoused community and collaborating with other service providers.Children and Youth Services (CYS) offers a broad array of treatment and early intervention services to children, adolescents, transitional aged youth, and their families who are experiencing symptoms of mental health and/or co-occurring physical or substance use disorders. Intensive outpatient programs such as Full-Service Partnerships and a program for First Episode Psychosis as well as, traditional outpatient mental health services, as well as collaborative service delivery models with Social Services Agency (through Wraparound WRAP and Short-Term Residential Programs STRTP), Probation (in Juvenile Hall and other Probation settings), and the Courts are offered.Quality Management Services (QMS) includes Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance (QI/QA) and Health Records Management (HRM) functions that support the programming and operations of the other BHS service areas to ensure quality of care, program integrity and regulatory compliance of Medi-Cal behavioral health programs, including the County Mental Health Plan (MHP) and Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS). QMS also supports quality management activities for other BHS initiatives and contracts with the State Department of Health Care Services. (DHCS) Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Office coordinates the various activities related to the development approval and reporting of MHSA programs and services including engaging with diverse stakeholders to identify behavioral health service needs and priorities across the system of care according to current laws and regulations and availability of funds.Substance Use Disorder Services (SUD) provides an array of prevention, treatment and recovery support services for youth and adults that include the Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention Team (ADEPT) community SUD prevention programs, Residential Treatment, Outpatient treatment, perinatal services, narcotic treatment programs (NTP), Medicated Assistance Treatment (MAT), Withdrawal Management, Intensive Outpatient Program, Recovery Residences and the programmatic oversight of the States Opioid Abatement Funding Plan in OC. Forensics and Justice Involved Division provides oversight, evaluation, and treatment for all of the mental health justice involved for Orange County. This includes Collaborative Courts, AOT, Mental Health Diversion, AB109 & Re-entry, Assisted Intervention Court, Whatever It Takes collaborative court, and Recovery Court/Opportunity Court, CONREP, LPS Psychology Unit, SB317 Incompetent to Stand Trial Diversion unit, CARE Court, and Early Access and Stabilization Services. Click the videos below to learn more about some of our programs.Crisis and Acute Care Services OC Outreach and Engagement THE OPPORTUNITYThese positions provide professional counseling and treatment services for adults, children and youth exhibiting a wide variety of mental health, drug abuse and/or alcohol related disorders in a clinic, home, field or institutional setting. Depending on the assignment, night, weekend and holiday shifts may be required. As a Behavioral Health Clinician I may: Provide both individual and group interventions, such as psycho-educational groups, parent training, brief individual counseling, brief group counseling, case management, referral and linkage to community services; utilize a variety of evidence-based practices in interventions provided to the communityScreen participants for program eligibility, and conduct both individual and family needs assessmentsPrepare written materials and present information in ways that are professional and will represent HCA positivelyCollect both demographic and outcomes data to measure impact of program and changes in behavioral healthParticipate in the on-going development and implementation of programs and may complete a variety of projects to accomplish this taskProvide field-based services to participants to help engage them in treatment and also help them find meaningful roles and activities in the communityFollow the ethical and practice guidelines as outlined by the Board of Behavioral ScienceMay participate in research projects, conduct oversight of services by contract providers, or perform crisis intervention and involuntary hold evaluations depending on division requirementsDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, good decision making and problem-solving skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate should be able to work independently and demonstrate reliability, proactive involvement in work, and confidence and optimism in performing daily tasks. Bilingual skills are highly desirable, especially in Spanish or Vietnamese. Also, the ideal candidate will have substantial knowledge and practical experience directly related to the following competencies: Professional and Technical ExpertiseUnderstanding and applying Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Understanding and applying evidence-based practices in a behavioral health settingApplying recovery principles and experience working with participants as they move through the various stages of recoveryWorking with participants who may be in crisis and may have had several hospitalizations due to their mental illnessUnderstanding of Integrated Care and treating a whole person by way of collaboration with our Agency partners in the larger health care communityProviding prevention and early intervention behavioral health servicesProficiency with EHR, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and OutlookCritical Thinking l Decision MakingUnderstanding of the importance of outcome measures and how they can be utilized to make improvements in the programEvaluating situations for crisis in the community and determining if an involuntary psychiatric hold is neededExecuting quick and effective decisions impacting clients' health care treatmentOral Communication l Relationship BuildingCommunicating relevant critical information to other County agencies and/or stakeholders to better facilitate continuity of careCommunicating with tact and discretion when working with confidential informationDe-escalating hostile or confrontational clients/customersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick here for a complete classification description and minimum qualifications including Physical, Mental Requirements, and Environmental Conditions for Behavioral Health Clinician I.Applicants who are applying with an out of state license should refer to the minimum qualifications link above. RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified applicants. After screening, only those applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the selection procedures. Candidates will receive notification via e-mail of further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.Veterans Employment PreferenceThe County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.Based on the Agency/Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified via e-mail of any changes in the selection procedures. Eligible ListOnce the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONE-mail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct e-mail address is included in our application and use only one e-mail account. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via e-mail through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your e-mail folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept e-mails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your e-mail address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.For detailed information on how to apply, click here.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Rasika Wijayaweera at 714 834-7877 or at RWijayaweera@ochca.com.
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Pinnacle’s Voice: A Tale of Transformation & Recovery
“I found myself like a lot of people in a position I never thought I would be in. I needed help bad… It all started with a call… one of the easiest and hardest things I’ve ever done. Every day I wake up and think how good it feels and how lucky I am to have found this place.”
- Patient, Pinnacle Treatment Centers
About Us: Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading provider of comprehensive addiction treatment services, committed to transforming lives through compassionate care. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, focusing on the holistic well-being of our patients, and treating our teammates with the same level of individualized compassion and empathy. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment for both our patients and our dedicated team of professionals. Pinnacle transforms the lives of more than 35,000 individuals daily resulting in a network of care spanning across the country.
Position Overview: As a Counselor, you will play a crucial role in the recovery journey of our patients. Pinnacle’s unique approach combines compassionate care with innovative treatment methods to address the diverse needs of individuals seeking help for substance use disorders. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
Teammate Appreciation Benefits: At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, we value our teammates and offer a variety of benefits to support their personal and professional growth.
1. Variable Pay Structure: Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure.
2. Defined Career Pathing: Clear advancement opportunities through our Counselor Tier Program, designed to reward achievement in education, licensure, and credentials.
3. Bonus Incentives: Recognizing and rewarding quality patient care with monthly performance-based bonuses.
4. STAR LRP Eligibility: 90% of our facilities are eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program. This federal program selects applicants to forgive 100% of their student loans.
5. Continuing Education: Free access to over 600 CEU courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
6. Paid Time Off: 18 days of PTO, sick leave, and 8 paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
7. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives: Be part of a workforce that reflects the diversity of our patient population.
8. Free Clinical Supervision: Available based on licensure and availability to support your professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides orientation to new patients to the programs’ rules, policies, procedures, and patients' rights.
- Conduct Intakes, Discharge Planning, Initial Assessments, and Initial Treatment Plans professionally and within time guidelines as required by applicable federal and state regulation, CARF guidelines and Pinnacle Policies.
- Involve patients in the assessment, treatment planning, and intervention aspects of treatment, which provides the patient with a sense of entitlement to their own recovery.
- Administer the biopsychosocial assessment, which evaluates all areas of patients' lives, including their addictions, medical and mental health history, socioeconomics, legal, etc. at intake and on an ongoing basis.
- Recognize and utilize patients’ Strengths, Needs, Ability, and Preferences (SNAP), to develop and implement individualized Treatment Plans that effectively help patients to meet their short & long-term goals. • Determine the clinical necessity of counseling services based on the clinical assessment and evaluation of the patients.
- Monitor closely, and document any change of circumstances with the patients, especially as it relates to matters that may affect their recovery, identifying and addressing relapse indicators to promote relapse prevention interventions in an early stage.
- Comply with and implement the Medical Q.A (Quality Assurance) and Clinical Risk Management Policies, including:
- Evaluate the patients for any high-risk conditions (e.g., liver failure, pregnancy, overdose, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.), which may endanger the patient (suicidal) or other parties (homicidal).
- Administer the BAM-R, C-SSRS, GAD-7, and PHQ-9 screening tools to determine the severity of the patient's mental/emotional status.
- Evaluate the risk factors concerning each such case, considering the appropriateness of, and professionalism in treating such individuals in an OTP in comparison to treatment in a residential facility or other treatment modalities.
- Review and ask about other practitioners' involvement in the treatment of these high-risk conditions. Recommend immediate referral to such a specialist in case of need. Request the patient sign a waiver for release of information which will allow communication with the other practitioner in case of need (e.g., deterioration of the patient’s condition).
- Flag high-risk patients to the Medical Directors, Physician Extenders, and Regional Clinical Leadership (RCL) and highlight the conditions concerned.
- Refer such patients to the Medical Directors, Physician Extenders or RCLs (Regional Clinical Leadership) based on the urgency, utilizing the informal Referral Policy or the scheduled Treatment Team/Case Conference session.
- Review physician notes, following the Medical Directors or Physician Extenders’ session with the patient, verifying that they noted and addressed the high-risk factor, or otherwise bring it immediately to the attention of the supervising counselor, as well as the clinic manager, until the matter’s proper and professional handling by the physician or physician extender.
- Advise, in writing, other staff members (including the clinic manager, supervising counselor, dispensing nurse and front office) of high-risk patients and their condition. Maintain and circulate minutes from treatment team/case conference sessions to the other staff members.
- Provide professional counseling and referral services by:
- Addressing patients’ clinical and special needs by maintaining referrals to specialized (“second tier”) services rendered by physicians, physician extenders and counselors within Aegis, as well as referrals to Keys to Recovery (or other twelve-step) support groups, and other community resources (e.g., agencies and practitioners outside of Aegis), acting as a liaison to these agencies, as necessary.
- Providing individual and group counseling as clinically necessary, to address the problem issues identified in the Initial Assessment and Treatment Plans. The counseling service will include protocols for the treatment of Relapse Prevention, Peer Pressure, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Family Preservation, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc.
- Utilizing advanced counseling techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, etc.
- Scheduling regular counseling sessions with patients; issue patient appointment cards and record scheduled or rescheduled sessions in EHR scheduler.
- Documenting counseling entries, including signature and date, as required by applicable federal and state regulations, CARF guidelines and Pinnacle policies.
- Engaging in Community Relations and Outreach efforts.
- Attending all recommended training including Physician Training of Counselors, RCL training, and case conferences with the program physicians and physician assistants.
- Collecting research data when requested.
- Observing the collection of patients’ urine samples when required
- Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Counselor I: $20/hour to $22/hour
- Possess an associate degree in a relevant field or a majority of approved counselor certification courses, license, or certification necessary to provide counseling services to our patient population. Kern County requires a bachelor's degree or 75% of required counselor certification courses)
- Possess counselor registration/certification by a “Certifying Organization: recognized by the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. Proof of registration is required immediately once employed with a California Alcohol and Drug Program certifying body. Employees must be registered prior to providing any counseling services per the DHCS (Department of Health Care Services).
- 0 -2 years of experience
Counselor II: $22/hour to $25/hour
- Possess an associate degree in a relevant field or a majority of approved counselor certification courses, license, or certification necessary to provide counseling services to our patient population. Kern County requires a bachelor's degree or 75% of required counselor certification courses)
- Possess counselor registration/certification by a “Certifying Organization: recognized by the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. Proof of registration is required immediately once employed with a California Alcohol and Drug Program certifying body. Employees must be registered prior to providing any counseling services per the DHCS (Department of Health Care Services).
- 2-5 years of experience OR Master level
Counselor III: $25/hour to $28/hour (Certified) & $28/hour - $31/hour (Licensed)
- Degrees must include being licensed, licensed eligible, or certified. Clinical skills must be effective in complex cases. Along with the below:
- Possess certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor with a CA approved certification agency or current credentials as licensed or license-eligible with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology. If license-eligible, must maintain the Board’s requirements to be able to practice including receiving the necessary amount of clinical supervision by a Board approved supervisor.
- Proof of licensure or certification by a State approved regulatory agency is required immediately once employed. Employees must be credentialed prior to providing any counseling services per the DHCS (Department of Health Care Services).
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Experience
Preferred
- Prior SUD counseling experience preferred.
Education
Required- Technical/other training or better in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services or related field
- Associates or better in Psychology or related field
- Masters or better in Psychology or related field
- Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- SUDCC III
- SUDCC II
- SUDCC
- LPC
- ACSW
- LCSW
- LMFT
- AMFT
- CADC III
- CADC II
- CADC I
Behaviors
Preferred- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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Full Job Description
✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Youth Care Professional at Southern California Treatment Program in Tustin, Placentia, and Costa Mesa, CA ✨
Southern California Treatment Programs (SCTP) has been serving youth from Child Welfare, Social Services, and probation systems around Los Angeles and Orange County since 2012. Our nine CARF-accredited group homes, all of which are licensed Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs, provide a safe and nurturing environment in which the youth can learn, grow, and develop strong ties with their local community. SCTP utilizes a community-centered approach, enabling our youth to attend school, hold a job, volunteer, and engage in community projects.
Pay: Entry rate starting at $19.00 per hour; $1000.00 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Direct Care position paid out at 3 and 6 Months!
Perks and Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, eligibility for a 403(b) match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that begins accruing on the first day, and more! See complete list here: ATCS Benefits & Perks
What you will do: You will provide safety and around-the-clock supervision for our residential youth and promote an atmosphere that is professional and supportive. You will monitor and document their behaviors and actions, participate and assist with educational and recreational activities, and work in collaboration with other departments to establish and meet the goals of each youth’s treatment plan.
To be considered you must: Demonstrate empathy, patience, respect, and a genuine desire to work with troubled teens ~ Be at least 21 years old, pass a criminal background check, drug screening, physical exam, and TB test ~ Possess a current State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years ~ Have relevant life experience in child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice, either as a mentor or caregiver ~ Must possess one of the following qualifications: a Bachelor’s degree, a valid Child Development Teaching Permit, 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, Psychology, certification as an Alcohol or Drug Counselor, or one year of full-time experience in a group home, therapeutic program, or substance abuse treatment program.
Information regarding Schedule/hours/shifts:
Morning A Shift: Sunday - Wednesday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Evening A Shift: Sunday - Wednesday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Morning B Shift: Wednesday - Saturday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Evening B Shift: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Youth Care Professional, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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