Job Description

Posting number: PH9030A-EA

Department: PUBLIC HEALTH

Job classification: MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Mental Health, Public Health

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Mental Health Clinician II vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Mental Health Clinician II.

DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, provides mental health counseling and related services in accordance with applicable professional licensing laws, and performs related work as required.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link:Mental Health Clinician II

Examples of duties

What will I do as a Mental Health Clinician II?

• Performs initial diagnostic evaluation, noting behavioral symptoms which may indicate mental disorders in children and interpersonal/family/social dysfunctions related to child and adult clients.

• As a member of the professional treatment team, plans intervention programs and disposition of cases under treatment.

• Provides crisis intervention, treatment, case management, and other related mental health services to clients and their families.

• Provides case management, individual, family, and group therapy services.

• Assesses progress of clients on a selected basis and proposes modification to rehabilitative plans in order to meet goals agreed upon by the client.

• Prepares and maintains psychosocial case histories for use in diagnostic evaluations and of patient progress.

• Collects and evaluates medical or psychosocial data such as histories, behavior patterns, and family relationships of clients.

• Engages in psychoeducation activities with consumers, families, and caregivers.

• Engages in outreach and community-based service provision, as needed.

• Serves as broker between client and family, linking them to other community resources to assist individuals in maximizing their self-sufficiency and independence within the limits of their disability, providing case management services as appropriate, as needed.

• Conducts treatment groups in schools and other community settings with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children toward the goal of achieving higher functioning in interpersonal relations and learning behavior, as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
A current valid license* as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Marriage Family and Child Counselor) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

*Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of your license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Marriage Family and Child Counselor) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences with your application online at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

• Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the requirements.
• The required license must be active and unrestricted.

Supplemental information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.