MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II

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MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II

Salary

$87,954.72 - $112,272.00 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

b9030E

Department

MENTAL HEALTH

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II

WHEN TO APPLY:

We will be accepting online applications starting Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM (PT) – Continuous.

This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER:

b9030E

WHO MAY APPLY:

We welcome applications from everyone

Why work for us?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here:

Essential Job Functions

What will you do as a Mental Health Clinician II?

Performs initial diagnostic evaluation, noting behavioral symptoms which 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.

Requirements

How do I qualify?

Must have a current valid license as aLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Marriage Family and Child Counselor)orLicensed Professional Clinical Counselorissued by the California Board of Behavioral Science*.

All required licenses must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class II– Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special Requirement Information:

*Applicants must indicate their license number in the supplemental questions, attach a legible copy of the required license or certificate to your application at the time of filing or email the required document to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. When emailing documents, please include the exam number, exam title, and your name as it appears on your application. The original license or certificate must be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Desirable Qualifications:

Post-licensed experience in individual, group, or family psychotherapy.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and desirable qualifications based upon 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: The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Mental Health.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list 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 (12) month period.

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis.

SPECIAL INFORMATION: Past and present mental health clients, parents, and family members are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

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.

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Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS.

• Yes

02

Do you currently possess a valid license as aLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Marriage Family and Child Counselor)issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science?

• Yes

• No

03

If you answered "Yes" to Question 2, please provide your license number and original issuance date. If none, please indicate "DOES NOT APPLY".

04

Do you currently possess a valid license as aLicensed Professional Clinical Counselorissued by the California Board of Behavioral Science?

• Yes

• No

05

If you answered "Yes" to Question 4, please provide your license number and original issuance date. If none, please indicate "DOES NOT APPLY".

06

How many years of post-licensed experience in individual, group, or family psychotherapy do you possess?

• Less than one year.

• One year to less than two years.

• Two years to less than three years.

• Three years to less than four years.

• Four years to less than five years.

• Five years or more.

• I do not have this experience.

07

If you have post-licensed experience in individual, group, or family psychotherapy, please provide the following information for each employer: Employer/County Department/Unit: Payroll Title: Dates (From MM/YY to MM/YY): Hours worked per week: List of duties that clearly demonstrate your experience: Please do not use "see resume and application", this is a non-response, and credit will not be given. If no experience, please write "DOES NOT APPLY".

08

This is a reminder for you to check to ensure that you have attached yourresumeand that you have answered all of these supplemental questions completely and as directed.

• Acknowledge

09

Are you proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)?

• Yes

• No

10

Do you have a County American Sign Language (ASL) certification? Note: Please attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your certificate, please email your certificate to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

• Yes, I have attached a County American Sign Language certification to my online application.

• Yes, I will email County American Sign Language certification to View email address on click.appcast.io within (7) calendar days from application submission.

• No, I do not have a County American Sign Language certification.

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Do you have American Sign Language (ASL) certification? Note: Please attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your certificate, please email your certificate to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

• Yes, I have attached ASL certification to my online application.

• Yes, I will email ASL certification to View email address on click.appcast.io within (7) calendar days from application submission.

• No, I do not have ASL certification.

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