MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II

Mental Health Clinician II

Department of Mental Health

When to apply:

We will be accepting online applications starting Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM (PT) – Continuous. This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Exam Number: b9030E

Who may apply:

We welcome applications from everyone

Why work for us?

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Essential Job Functions

What will you 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 required.

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 required.

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 as required.

Requirements

How do I qualify? Must have 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*. All required licenses must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. 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. Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special Requirement Information: Applicants must indicate their license number in the supplemental questions, attach a legible copy of the required license or certificate to your application at the time of filing or email the required document to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. When emailing documents, please include the exam number, exam title, and your name as it appears on your application. The original license or certificate must be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Desirable Qualifications: Post-licensed experience in individual, group, or family psychotherapy.

Additional Information

Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and desirable qualifications based upon application information weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Mental Health.

Eligibility Information: Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur within the Department of Mental Health.

No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis.

Special Information: Past and present mental health clients, parents, and family members are encouraged to apply. Application and Filing Information: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

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. The Department of Mental Health is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities 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.

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