Behavioral Health Clinician I - IV / Intensive Services Clinician I - IV

Behavioral Health Clinician and Intensive Services Clinician

This recruitment opportunity involves two distinct classification series, each with unique roles and responsibilities within the Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) system. Behavioral Health Clinician and Intensive Services Clinician: Under immediate (I, II), general supervision (III), or general direction (IV), provides clinical or administrative behavioral health services under various levels of supervision in diverse, multidisciplinary settings through therapy, case management, interagency collaboration, and community organization. The ideal Behavioral Health Clinician is a skilled mental health professional specializing in comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, including therapy, crisis intervention, and case management. They employ culturally sensitive, client-centered, strength-based approaches to support individuals with serious mental illnesses or youth with emotional disturbances. Proficient in clinical documentation, care coordination, and treatment planning, they collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and navigate state and federal programs like Medi-Cal. Organized and communicative, they build relationships with clients, families, and community partners, providing outreach and education. Committed to professional growth, they engage in ongoing training to ensure equitable and effective mental health services in multicultural environments. Behavioral Health Clinicians I-IV work primarily in office and clinic settings, where they provide essential mental health services, including individual and group therapy, diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and case management. These professionals collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address clients' mental health needs, ensuring continuity of care within the structured environment of VCBH facilities. In contrast, Intensive Services Clinicians operate primarily in the field, playing a critical role in responding to mental health crises in real time. These clinicians are often deployed to various community settings, including homes, schools, or public locations, to assess and stabilize individuals in crisis. Their responsibilities include conducting on-the-spot evaluations, providing immediate intervention, facilitating hospitalizations or alternative care options when necessary, and coordinating follow-up services to support clients' recovery. These roles demand adaptability, quick decision-making, and the ability to work effectively under pressure to ensure the safety and well-being of those in need. As non-exempt positions, Intensive Services Clinicians would be eligible for overtime pay and shift differentials based on their work schedules and availability. This ensures fair compensation for the demanding and vital nature of their work.

Behavioral Health Clinician I /Intensive Services Clinician I ($30.26 - $42.40 – hourly) unlicensed: is the entry/trainee level classification, where emphasis is on learning casework and treatment methods appropriate to a public mental health setting, procedures and policies as part of a multi-disciplinary team under the close clinical supervision of a California Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Behavioral Health Clinician II /Intensive Services Clinician II ($ 2,766.89 - $3,878.49 - biweekly) - unlicensed: is the journey-level classification, providing behavioral health services as part of a multi-disciplinary team under general supervision with clinical supervision by a California Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Behavioral Health Clinician III / Intensive Services Clinician III ($2,905.79 - $4,070.28 - biweekly) - licensed: is the advanced journey-level classification providing behavioral health services as part of a multi-disciplinary team under general supervision. Incumbents in this classification demonstrate greater skill and depth of job knowledge in the assessment of consumer and family needs, and in the formulation and implementation of treatment and wellness and recovery plans.

Behavioral Health Clinician IV / Intensive Services Clinician IV ($3,049.80 - $4,272.70 - biweekly) -licensed:: is the expert level of the series, able to independently perform the most complex clinical and case management assignments and provide clinical supervision according to licensure and training. Demonstrates leadership within the multi-disciplinary team.

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency – Behavioral Health Behavioral Health Clinician and Intensive Services Clinician series are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There are currently multiple Regular vacancies for both classification series located throughout Ventura County.

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level(s) without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OPENING DATE: 1/14/26 CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive enough qualified applications to meet business needs. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.