MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II

What will you do as a Mental Health Clinician II? Performs initial diagnostic evaluation, noting behavioral symptoms that 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. How do I qualify? License Requirements: 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. Driver License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation for essential functions. Physical Requirements: Light or light physical effort, may include occasional light lifting to a 10‑pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Desirable Qualifications: Post‑licensed experience in individual, group, or family psychotherapy. Examination Content This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and desirable qualifications based on 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 & Eligibility The eligible list produced by this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Mental Health. Candidates who pass the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for twelve months. The list is used 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‑month period. Special Information Past and present mental health clients, parents, and family members are encouraged to apply. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr County-of-Los-Angeles