LTP III; Clinical Therapist​/Mental Health Professional

Mental Health Professional

We are seeking a fully licensed Mental Health Professional to provide high-quality clinical services within the County's Outpatient Clinic and Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program. This position includes providing individual therapy services, with the potential to facilitate group therapy, as well as serving as a Mental Health Professional within CCS by offering clinical supervision, reviewing assessments and service plans, and supporting case management staff.

If qualified as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), the selected candidate may also serve in both MHP and SAP roles. This position plays a key role in supporting individuals and families in achieving recovery, wellness, and improved quality of life.

Knowledge of personal computer operation with word processor and spreadsheet software; working knowledge of Records Management Systems and Microsoft Office Software package. Knowledge of the criminal justice system and its procedures. Knowledge and follow through with open records requests. Knowledge of all policies, procedures, rules, orders, and directives pertaining specifically and generally to members of a specific division and/or the department.

Knowledge and proficient use of law enforcement data entry software, system and procedures. Knowledge of office practices and procedures, terminology and equipment. Knowledge of business math and English. Knowledge of various community resources, Social Security, Medicaid, and other resources. Knowledge of common psychotropic medications and their intended benefits. Knowledge of quality assurance practices and requirements as they relate to assessment, billing, and documentation needed to support Medical Assistance Billing.

Knowledge and practice application of Person-Centered Planning, Motivational Interviewing, and the Recovery model as they pertain to mental health services. Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse (if qualified to treat substance abuse) evidence-based practices.

Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with the public. Utilize effective communication skills; be polite, courteous and professional in manner. Speech skills – talking to others to effectively convey information. Typing/keyboarding, dictation, transcription and data entry skills. Strong organizational skills due to complexity and independence of role and need to deliver finished products within specified time frames.

Documenting/Recording Information – entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written, oral or electronic data format. Communicating with Other Workers – observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources via contact with supervisors, fellow workers and subordinates, the public, government and other external sources. Establishing and Maintaining Relationships – developing constructive and cooperative working relations among the county and municipal public safety departments.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general law enforcement periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to learn specialized software applications and programs as required. Ability to plan, organize and schedule priorities effectively. Ability to establish and maintain good public and working relationships to attain goals of the department. Ability to write reports and business correspondence in the English language.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers, clients and the general public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, ratios and percentages. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form. Ability to manage treatment within the continuum of services available with an emphasis on provision of services in the…