Clinical Services Associate

The Clinical Services Associate provides mental health treatment services for mental emotional behavioral and chemically dependent disorders in in-patient or out-patient settings including assessment diagnosis crisis intervention individual and group counseling non-medical psychotherapy and initiation of involuntary holds; provides and oversees both treatment and continuing care; prepares reports and maintains records related to patient or client services; and performs related duties as required. Some positions in this class may provide substance abuse treatment services.

Non-direct services positions

Some assignments may include quality and performance improvement of the system of care to improve member outcomes customer service compliance and high quality service delivery. The incumbent participates in variable activities based on state mandates and program needs that may include evaluation of program delivery and outcomes offers technical assistance to teams and staff on best practices facilitating compliance audits or fidelity measurements updating policy and procedures evaluating data and developing processes to track positive outcomes and state-required metrics. The candidate should have clinical experience as well as interests around change management processes data collection/analysis training facilitation policy and report writing. The candidate must be comfortable working in a supportive/consultant role with colleagues teams CBOs and the community to improve partnerships and support systems change.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated and community-driven professional who is passionate about providing quality mental health services primarily case management and rehabilitative services. The candidate should have a strong background in mental health related settings providing direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons. The ability to understand how to implement and oversee a patient treatment plan with compassionate care while adhering to local regulatory guidelines. This is the unlicensed entry/working level within the Mental Health Clinician classification series.

The CSA should be comfortable working as a part of a larger treatment team including registered and licensed clinicians treating psychiatrist and external partners take direction from the lead clinician and/or Clinical supervisor. The CSA must also work well independently and adept at managing competing demands multiple priorities and reflect the Countys Core Values.

Experience:No experience required

Education/Training:Possession of a masters degree in social work counseling psychology or a related field of study which would qualify for approval by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as a registered Marriage Family Therapist Intern or Associate Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

A bachelors degree in social work counseling psychology or a related field of study ANDtwo years of experience performing counseling or rehabilitative services for mentally emotionally and/or chemically dependent clients may be substituted for a masters degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Certification: Within six (6) months of hire whichever is later all non-licensed or non-certified employees providing counseling services in an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) program must be registered to obtain certification as an Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor and/or Certified Addiction Specialist (formally known as AOD counselor) with a certifying organization approved by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals -CCAPP (formally known as Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs). Registrants shall complete certification as a substance use disorder (SUD) Counselor Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor and/or Certified Addiction Specialist (formally known as AOD counselor) within five (5) years of the date of registration.

Note:Failure to obtain such required license within the legally specified timelines shall result in termination or reassignment if such a vacancy exists and the incumbent meets the minimum requirements for the vacant position. (Such action will be taken in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules).

07/23/2025 Deadline to submit application and any required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of an initial application screening a mandatory information meeting a supplemental questionnaire assessment a written and/or practical exam an oral board exam or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicants ability to advance in the process; as such responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224 hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts certificates DD-214 if applicable ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing deadline.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

All candidates must submit a copy of the following by the final filing deadline:

• Proof of the required Masters or Bachelors degree. All applicants must submit a copy of theirdegree (verifying the degree date earned and area of specialization) or transcripts (official/unofficial verifying the student institution and date and degree conferred).
• Verification of acceptance by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as a candidate for licensure (registered intern/associate) as either a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (MFTI) or Associate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (ALCSW).

Candidates are encouraged to submit their diploma/transcripts and licensure verification by the final filing deadline. However proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

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