MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II

What will you do as a Mental Health Clinician II? Perform initial diagnostic evaluation, noting behavioral symptoms that 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, plan intervention programs and disposition of cases under treatment. Provide crisis intervention, treatment, case management, and other related mental health services to clients and their families. Provide case management, individual, family, and group therapy services. Assess progress of clients on a selected basis and propose modification to rehabilitative plans to meet goals agreed upon by the client. Prepare and maintain psychosocial case histories for use in diagnostic evaluations and of patient progress. Collect and evaluate medical or psychosocial data such as histories, behavior patterns, and family relationships of clients. Engage in psychoeducation activities with consumers, families, and caregivers. Engage in outreach and community-based service provision as required. Serve 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. Conduct 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. Qualifications Must have a current valid license as either a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Marriage Family and Child Counselor) or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences*. All required licenses must be active and unrestricted; applications without active licenses will not be accepted. License and Physical Requirements Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions. Physical Class II – Light: positions requiring light physical effort, may include occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds, bending, stooping, squatting, and ambulation. Desirable Qualifications Post‑licensed experience in individual, group, or family psychotherapy. Anti‑Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion 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. Benefits For more information about our benefits, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr