Clinical Therapist II - Cultural Competency
Clinical Therapist II - Cultural Competency
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- Applications will be reviewed in the order of when it was receivedMUST BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED WITH THE BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCESTO BE CONSIDERED.
The Clinical Therapist II is a primarily administrative position focused on utilizing clinical expertise to support marginalized communities in accessing services. While this role does not involve direct clinical practice the incumbent may provide brief therapeutic services to help individuals transition into the care system.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with Cultural Community Liaisons who are contractors from local communities to guide their work and ensure contract compliance.
- Developing and implementing outreach and engagement strategies aimed at reducing barriers to services for underserved populations.
- Providing teaching and training to Department staff to enhance the application of culturally informed interventions in their direct practice.
- Cochairing an advisory committee that includes representatives from various marginalized communities contributing to steering efforts to improve service accessibility and effectiveness.
This position requires a strong understanding of community dynamics cultural competence and the ability to lead initiatives that promote equitable access to care.
Bilingual preferred not required. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Interview consumers relatives and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing mental or emotional disorders.
Develop service plans with consumers; evaluate psychological economic vocational educational physical health socialization and housing needs.
Coordinate with other staff members (psychiatrists psychologists and other program staff) and community agencies in carrying out and designing treatment or rehabilitation plans.
Assist consumers and other concerned individuals in understanding the nature of major psychological illnesses and their psychosocial effects.
Assist consumers and their families in understanding and choosing options of mental health treatment.
Initiate and conduct individual collateral group and family therapy sessions.
Establish and maintain effective contact with local area mental health resources including community members parents schools residential facilities and other agencies/organizations.
Perform specialized tasks including involuntary hospitalization procedures 5150 and Tarasoff assessments.
Participate in mental health conferences and local area committees.
Prepare reports and write correspondence.
Provide guidance to volunteers and staff.
Act as a casework consultant to other clinical therapists and other departmental staff.
Licensed level within the scope of licensure may provide clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians.
Coordinate clinical decisions in response to operational demands.
Conduct clinical discussions regarding complex or difficult cases.
Respond to emergencies within licensure which may occur on the unit.
Coordinate the flow of information and clinical data to ensure continuity in treatment or shift.
Serve as liaison with other sections units services and agencies.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
License: Possession of a license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker Professional Clinical Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences.
OPTION II
Candidates recruited from outofstate must possess an outofstate license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker Professional Clinical Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist. Individuals hired under this option shall obtain their license to practice as issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences within three years of date of hire. During the interim three years the incumbent shall be eligible for a Mental Health Professional Licensing Waiver Request approved by the State of California Health and Human Services Agency.
BOTH OPTIONS
Candidates qualifying with the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor option must have completed additional education and training as defined below:
1. Six semester units or nine quarter units specifically focused on the theory and application of marriage and family therapy; or a named specialization or emphasis area on the qualifying degree in marriage and family therapy; marital and family therapy; marriage family and child counseling; or couple and family therapy;
2. No less than 500 hours of documented supervised experience working directly with couples families or children; and
3. A minimum of six hours of continuing education specific to marriage and family therapy completed in each license renewal cycle.
BOTH OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Psychological aspects of physical and emotional disturbances and mental deficiencies; characteristics of emotional and mental disorders including their effect on the individual in the community; mental health local community resources and community support systems; principles of clinical interviewing and methods of recording consumer information; individual licensing law and the scope of professional practice governed by the same; laws rules and regulations of publicly operated health and welfare programs; principles and techniques for making psychosocial assessments.
Ability to: Effectively apply the principles and techniques of clinical therapy including a variety of treatment modalities; analyze consumer behavior and apply treatment or counseling techniques in a coordinated care social rehabilitation environment; speak and write effectively; provide crisis intervention; prepare clear and concise reports and interpret data; work effectively with a multicultural consumer and family population with diverse backgrounds and needs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers their families other staff members and mental health organizations/ agencies; provide work direction and training to staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team; communicate the goals and objectives of the Countys mental and behavioral health services to members of the community and other interested individuals; consult with and assist in the professional development and supervision of unlicensed clinical therapists within the scope of appropriate licensure and other mental health support staff.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.
Bilingual Testing
The Human Resources Department will coordinate a Bilingual (Spanish) NonProctored Assessment.
County of Riverside Human Resources Contact:
For more information regarding this position please contact the recruiter Jammie Smith via email at .
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
