CLINICAL THERAPIST I/II - MH Social Services
CLINICAL THERAPIST I/II - MH Social Services
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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 CONSIDEREDThe County of Riverside has an opening for Clinical Therapist I/II to work at our Mental Health facility - RUHS Medical Center in the Inpatient Treatment Facility (ITF) and Emergency Treatment Service (ETS). This position will cover a psychiatric unit within the facility in Moreno Valley and Riverside. Shifts will be discussed during the interview.
Bilingual candidates are highly needed but not required.
Under supervision performs a range of therapeutic assignments related to the field of mental or behavioral health services and psychiatric social work which includes the design and implementation of personalized treatment plans individual and group psychotherapy evaluations and investigations and professional counseling as applicable by professional licensing laws in order to meet the needs of consumers or families with mental or emotional disorders; and performs other related duties as required.The Clinical Therapist I is the unlicensed entry-level of the Clinical Therapist series. This series includes the Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern (MFTI) the Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) and the Professional Clinical Counselor Registered Intern (PCCI). Through education and supervised clinical experience on the job incumbents in this classification develop advanced diagnostic and treatment skills while gaining qualifying experience for which state licensure is required.
The Clinical Therapist I is required to obtain a license issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist within six years from the date of hire. Incumbents placed in this classification prior to September 18 2014 may obtain licensure within eight years from the date of hire. The Clinical Therapist I is a natural progression underfill for the class of Clinical Therapist II. Incumbents will be promoted to Clinical Therapist II after obtaining a satisfactory performance evaluation and upon providing proof of licensure.
The Clinical Therapist II is the journey and licensed level of the Clinical Therapist series. Positions in this class include the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). The Clinical Therapist II class has responsibility for performing within the scope of licensure a full range of psychotherapy and counseling for individual consumers couples families and groups exhibiting a variety of mental health and related disorders in a clinic or institutional setting. Assignments range from average difficulty to very complex and may include serving in a lead capacity over other mental health treatment staff.
The Clinical Therapist II is distinguished from the Senior Clinical Therapist in that the latter is the lead level classification responsible for the most complex assignments or providing extensive clinical supervision over unlicensed clinicians.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
To review which position you qualify for please click on the links provided below.
Click here to reviewClinical Therapist Ijob qualifications.
Salary Range:$30.68 - $44.30 Hourly
Click here to reviewClinical Therapist IIjob qualifications.
Salary Range:$35.35 - $50.32 Hourly
Education:Possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in clinical or counseling psychology social work marriage and family therapy or a closely related behavioral science field.
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Certificate:Clinical Therapist I must have possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker Associate Marriage and Family Therapist or Associate Professional Clinical Counselorissued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Clinical Therapist II must have possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselorissued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences.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) Non-Proctored Assessment.
Whats Next
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Department of Behavioral Health may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
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) Member-4 Form DD-214 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 C-3 is available here: 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: 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).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.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 non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment 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.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.
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