Licensed Mental Health Professional

Licensed Mental Health ClinicianThe County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for the position of Licensed Mental Health Clinician. Interested candidates are encouraged to immediately apply. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. This position is eligible for hire at $113,838.40 annually. Future salary increases and additional pay incentives are available.The County of San Diego has an excellent opportunity for Licensed Mental Health Clinicians to provide behavioral/mental health services such as case consultation, individual/group therapy, intake screening, assessment, case management, care coordination, entitlements, diagnose and development of treatment plans, investigations involving adults and minors who are reported to be gravely disabled due to mental illness, and establish/re-establish involuntary mental health treatment through conservatorship. Incumbents may work in a variety of settings including hospital, juvenile detention facilities, outpatient clinics, case management, care coordination, day treatment, linkage to clinical care, discharge planning from a jail setting, and/or community outreach programs. Incumbents may work weekends, evening hours, and possibility for overtime.The hiring departments have numerous immediate vacancies. Qualified applicants will be invited to schedule an interview time and, if interviewing in-person, should expect to spend at least two hours for the interview and background process. Additional information will be provided prior to the interview. Interview times will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, so if you are contacted for an interview, please schedule as soon as possible. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical exam approximately 2-3 business days after the interview date. The current vacancies are with Behavioral Health Services (BHS), Juvenile Forensics, Aging and Independence Services (AIS) Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator, the Office of the Public Defender, and Child and Family Well-Being; however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions/departments.Education and experience requirements include a master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in counseling, social work, or a closely related field or doctorate degree in psychology; at least two (2) years of full-time, post master's degree experience working in a mental health program providing counseling and crisis intervention, under clinical supervision; and licensure by the State of California as a LCSW, MFT, LPCC, or Clinical Psychologist. A National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at time of employment.