MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I/ EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Following the recent declaration of a local state of emergency for homelessness, the Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified individuals to serve as Mental Health Clinician I. Selected candidates will work under the emergency order for an initial period of up to 90 days, with the opportunity for permanent County employment upon successful completion of a 100% performance assessment. Responsibilities Interview clients and their families to gather interview, family, social, employment, medical, and mental health history. Provide crisis intervention, treatment planning, case management, referrals, and other related mental health services. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to review client cases, treatment approaches, clinical issues, progress, and recommendations; prepare and present progress reports. Develop individual and group treatment plans addressing mental, emotional, and family disorders. Deliver ongoing clinical assessment, treatment planning, and clinical treatment. Conduct intensive casework with children, adults, and relatives through individual and group sessions. Maintain clinical case histories for diagnostic evaluations and tracking client progress. Coordinate continuity of care and other treatment-related services with caseworkers, probation officers, and community and healthcare partners. Link clients and families to community resources to maximize self-sufficiency and independence. Perform crisis intervention and community outreach techniques with clients seeking emergency mental health services. Under supervision of a licensed clinician, evaluate clients and arrange voluntary or involuntary admissions to psychiatric facilities. Serve as liaison and consultant to schools, organizations, parents, and others on client-related issues; may serve on committees, boards, etc. Provide mental health treatment in schools and community settings for emotionally- and behaviorally-disturbed children to improve interpersonal relations and academic performance. Qualifications Training and Experience: Pre-licensed marriage and family therapist: Master’s or Doctorate’s degree in marriage, family, child counseling, or related fields from an accredited institution. Pre-licensed professional clinical counselor: Master’s or Doctorate’s degree in counseling or psychotherapy, qualifying for registration as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with the California Department of Consumer Affairs. License: Pre-licensed marriage and family therapist: must obtain a valid Marriage & Family Therapist Intern registration number within 30 days of appointment. Pre-licensed professional clinical counselor: must possess a valid Associate Professional Clinical Counselor registration number. Both must obtain full licensure within six years of initial registration. Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to use alternate transportation for essential job functions. Physical Class II – Light: Administrative and clerical duties requiring light physical effort, occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds, and elements of bending, stooping, or squatting. Light ambulation may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Los Angeles