Mental Health Clinician II

This examination is being given to fill 3 vacancies in the Correctional Health Services department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background :
Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Please note that this position requires successful completion of a law enforcement background investigation.

Human Resources

44 N San Joaquin St

Third Floor, Suite 330

Recruitment

0926-RS2012-AC

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about the position

why Correctional health
services?

The Mental Health Clinician II provides professional casework services, utilizing modern treatment methods to address the social and psychological aspects of mental illnesses and disabilities. They build effective therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and healthcare professionals, analyze data to identify client needs, and implement appropriate interventions. The role requires clear and comprehensive record-keeping, effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, and proficiency in related computer applications to support client care.

Must possess and maintain a valid California license as a
Psychologist issued by the California Board of
Psychology.

Special Requirement:
Offers of employment are contingent
upon passing a background
investigation and drug screen.

Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family
Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical
Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of
Behavioral Sciences.

OR Pattern II

Special Requirement: AND FOR both patterns

License:
Graduation from an accredited university with a
master’s or doctorate degree in social work, counseling,
psychology or other course of study acceptable to the
State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences towards
licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW),
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed
Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Psychologist.

$9,354 - $11,369

Monthly Salary

Education:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license if
required by the nature of the assignment.

either Pattern I

The Department

Secure correctional facility

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of medical staff, psychologists, social workers, and correctional officers.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

The Community

Enjoy the benefits of the Bay Area while living in the simplicity of the northern Central Valley

Easy access to beautiful parks, outdoor activities, and family friendly recreation; boating, camping, fishing, hiking

Tons of local and nearby festivals and events ranging from art, museum, music, to sports

NOTE:
All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

• Interviews clients and relatives to collect and compile extensive case histories for use by medical staff in diagnosis and determination of treatment and for use by social service personnel in related casework.
• Completes biopsychosocial assessments and develops treatment plans.
• Participates in diagnostic and…