Behavioral Clinician I

Job Description

Job Description

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DESCRIPTION:

Under close supervision, provide psychiatric clinical and case management services; conduct evaluations and assessments; provide ongoing counseling, treatment and intervention; conduct individual, group and family psychotherapy; provide consultation to other programs and agencies on treatment needs and behavioral plans; and perform other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:

Behavioral Health Clinician I/II is a flexibly staffed class series located in Behavioral Health Care Services (BHCS). Incumbents in this series report to a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor or Behavioral Health Clinical Manager.

Behavioral Health Clinician I is the trainee-level class in this flexibly staffed series. Under close supervision, incumbents are expected to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency, which qualifies them to promote to the higher-level class after six months of full-time experience and possession of the required State licensure from the applicable licensing authority

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Possession of a master’s degree from a recognized college or university in social work, marriage and family therapy, clinical or educational psychology or in a closely related field. 

AND

License/Registration:

Possession of a valid registration as an Associate Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Psychological Assistant/Associate, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor from the applicable licensing authority:( California Board of Behavioral Sciences or California Board of Psychology) required within six (6) months of hire date with confirmed verification within six (6) months of the hire date.

Special Requirements:

In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day of employment. 

In compliance with Medicare regulations, eligible licensed clinicians in this classification are required to complete the “Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners” through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day of employment.  

Approval for Medicare processing must be received from the CMS within 180 days of the date of hire.  Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment.  Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination.  

Some positions require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.  Applicants must possess such license prior to appointment to such positions.

In compliance with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Federal Cures Act, Employees in this classification who are required to render direct specialty mental health services in the course of their assignment must successfully be enrolled in Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment (PAVE) web portal prior to commencing employment.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.

KNOWLEDGE of:

• Current theories, practices, and principles and practices for services to clients with serious behavioral health care symptoms and diagnoses.
• Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology.
• Cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns.
• Wellness, recovery and resiliency-oriented strategies and supports.
• Dual recovery/co-occurring disorder treatment, screening and assessment tools.
• Community needs, resources and organizations related to behavioral health care. 
• Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements.
• Principles and practices of direct client service delivery.
• Principles of social needs, problems, attitudes and behavioral patterns.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Computer applications related to the work. 

ABILITY to:

• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, community resources and organizations.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, community resources and organizations.
• Interpret, explain, and apply regulations, policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Analyze, evaluate and make sound decisions.
• Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work with a diverse population

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.