Behavioral Health Clinician IIITehama County, CA • Tehama, California, United States
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- Tehama, California, United States
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Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00154
Department: Health Services Agency
Opening Date: 06/05/2025
Closing Date: 6/27/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.
Definition :
Incumbents in this position provide preventive or intervening counseling services for clients of the Health Services Agency. They serve as the clinical supervisor as defined by the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners to assist unlicensed Behavioral Health Clinicians to obtain supervised clinical hours necessary for licensure. This position also assists the supervisor in program coordination, and the authorization process for service plans, assuring that clients are receiving the appropriate services to maximize recovery.
Examples of Duties
- Provides mental health assessment, service plan development and ongoing therapy to clients of the Health Services Agency.
- Prepares and maintains accurate and complete case documentation and program data as required.
- Conducts individual, group and/or family therapy sessions, identifies crisis cases and determines need for involuntary detention, refers clients to various community agencies and support programs as appropriate.
- Provides follow-up support to clients after discharge from contract inpatient and residential care facilities.
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Education, Experience & Licenses
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience post licensure with the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, preferably in a county mental health setting
- Experience working with individuals with mental health issues is preferred
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
License and Special Requirements:
- Requires a valid California driver's license
- Must possess a California license as a Clinical Social Worker, a Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Professional Clinical Counselor through the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
- Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a national provider identifier (NPI).
- Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure.
- Must possess the educational requirements as defined by the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners to clinically supervise unlicensed clinical staff.
- May be required to successfully complete an extensive and thorough law enforcement background investigation.
Recruitment Information
The department is recruiting to fill one (1) anticipated vacancy.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Behavioral Health Clinician III as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Testing Dates:
June 30, 2025 - July 2, 2025.Tests will be provided via email.
Tentative Interview Date:
Friday, July 11, 2025 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions about this recruitment please contact:
Osmara Herrera
530-528-3284 I
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.
*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.
This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.
SALARY:
- Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).
HEALTH:
- Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
- Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 for employee and all eligible dependents.
PAID LEAVES:
- Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
- 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
- 96 hours of sick leave
- 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday
- Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.
RETIREMENT:
- A retirement plan through CalPERS.
- CalPERS Formulas:
- Classic member = 2% @ 55
- New Member = 2% @ 62
- CalPERS Formulas:
- A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month.
ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:
- Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
- LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
- Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
- Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
- Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
- Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
- Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program
01
What is your highest level of education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
02
If you indicated having a degree, what field of study is your degree in? If you do not have a degree, write "NA."
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Please indicate your level of experience, post licensure with the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, in a county mental health setting.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
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Please indicate your experience working with individuals with mental health issues.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
05
Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you currently possess a California license as a Clinical Social Worker, a Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Professional Clinical Counselor through the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you currently possess, or are you willing to obtain, a national provider identifier (NPI)?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Languages
- English
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