Mental Health Rehabilitative Specialist
Mental health counselor job in Modesto, CA
Job Description
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The Mental Health Rehabilitative Specialist (MHRS) provides trauma informed, culturally sensitive intensive rehabilitative services to youth. This role focuses on teaching youth social skills, coping skills, emotional regulation, and social integration. The MHRS is a member of a multidisciplinary team that works together to create and implement personalized treatment plans, conduct therapeutic interventions, and support daily activities within the residential treatment setting. This position requires strong rapport-building abilities, knowledge of mental health rehabilitation, and the capacity to work effectively in a structured residential setting.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, child development or a related field required.
Must be at least 22 years old.
Four years of experience in a mental health setting as a specialist in the field of physical restoration, social adjustment, or vocational adjustment. Up to two years of graduate professional education may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year-for year basis; up to two years of post- associate arts clinical experience may be substituted for the required educational experience in addition to the requirement of four years' experience in a mental health setting.
A valid California driver's license is required of staff who have regular driving duties, and the driving record must meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency's insurance company.
Essential Job Functions:
Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, Word.
Ability to instruct in group and individual settings
Provide trauma informed, therapeutic crisis intervention.
Physical, mental, and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
Physical capability to restrain children, lift over 20 pounds, and engage in physical activity including various sports, sitting, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, reaching, etc.
Possess knowledge and adhere to all applicable legal, contractual, and ethical issues.
Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.
Ability to work at various community locations, including schools, potential placements, biological family homes, community settings, etc.
Responsibilities:
Provide direct IHBS, ICC and CFT services to clients focused on individualized treatment plan.
Keep comprehensive clinical records that meet standards of the agency, Department of Health Care Services, The Joint Commission, and contract.
Provide individual and group counseling sessions, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help residents improve coping skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships.
Teach and support residents in developing essential life skills such as self-care, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication to promote independence.
Regularly assess and document residents' progress, updating treatment plans as needed to reflect changes in their mental health status or goals.
Respond to behavioral crises, providing immediate support and de-escalation techniques to ensure the safety of residents and staff.
Work closely with therapists, case managers, social workers, and other group home staff to coordinate care and provide comprehensive support for residents.
Advocate for residents' needs within the system and connect them with external resources such as educational, vocational, or additional mental health services.
Collect outcome data and consumer satisfaction data as required by the agency and contractor.
Must implement program goals and objectives to meet and maintain contractual requirements and productivity.
Participate in scheduled Peer Review.
Responsible for preventing and controlling infection.
Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety.
Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention.
Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide.
Effectively use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques for crisis prevention and/or intervention.
Properly administer medication for the therapeutic treatment of clients.
Other:
Attend all required meetings and trainings.
Report any suspected child or dependent adult/elder abuse or neglect immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
Report any client imminent danger to self or to others or gravely disabled immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
Other duties as assigned.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Mental health counselor job in Modesto, CA
We're working on behalf of a healthcare organization whose PACE (All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and in their communities. Their innovative and comprehensive range of medical services to participants is what ignites the organization's passion to treat the whole person and not the symptoms. They employ a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care, which is key to organizational values, team culture, and mission.
We seek a California licensed Psychologist or LCSW with five (5) or more years of experience for the role of Behavioral Health Specialist. The person in this role will works alongside the Social Work team and report to the Social Work Manager. Following the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) care model, she/he will serve on a clinical interdisciplinary team to represent & advocate for each participant's behavioral health needs. She/he will conduct behavioral health assessments to determine the behavioral health care needs, preferences and goals of the participants and actively participate in Interdisciplinary team meetings to develop discipline-specific goals and interventions. She/he will deliver and document behavioral health interventions as agreed upon in the participants' care plans including but not limited to symptom management, counseling, crisis intervention, arranging necessary resources and services, assisting with care transitions, providing individual and group counseling and care management. She/he will facilitate individual and group therapies in various forms as appropriate such as art and music therapy, psychosocial drama, counseling, and discussion that restore or expand participants' social roles.
Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work and be licensed in California as a Psychologist or LSCW. Must have a minimum of five (5) years of behavioral health experience conducting therapy, completing behavioral health assessments, and managing care planning needs. Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience with a frail or elderly population.
The role offers highly competitive compensation (salary to $119,171 based on experience) and Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) as well as 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and sick time. 401 K savings + match also offered. This is a great opportunity to join a an organization whose mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. For more information call ************ or submit your resume now by clicking on the button below that says "Apply Now."
Eric Boelkins
Edge Recruitment Solutions
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Easy ApplyBehavioral Health Specialist II
Mental health counselor job in French Camp, CA
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the administrative supervision of the Team Leader or Program Director, this position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for adults.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for assisting and advocating for our members in meeting their expressed goals while living in the community. Additional support in areas of medication management, housing, counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed. Minimum requirements are 0-2 years of varied mental health experience, preferred requirements are 4 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. Positions range between the two.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
In the absence of the Program Director or designee, provides leadership and direction for clients as assigned.
Advocates for clients in all areas of treatment and helps them apply for and receive services; empowers clients in meeting their goals.
Advocates for and assists clients and their families in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food, and clothing as indicated.
Supports individual service plans for each client.
Maintains all client records and completes required documentation and data entry according to program standards including progress notes, activity reports, and logs, etc.
Meets regularly with clients at Turning Point sites or in the field, at job sites, homes, board and care facilities, skilled nursing facilities and other appropriate sites.
Consults with or meets regularly with the client's family, care provider or other significant persons with client's consent.
Coaches clients in developing age-appropriate social skills, money management, personal hygiene, and job readiness.
Assists in establishing client's eligibility for Medi-Cal or other benefits and advocates for continuation of benefits when appropriate.
Develops financial management plans for clients who receive Representative Payee Services and authorizes appropriate expenditures.
Interacts productively within the team in order to provide holistic case management services to an identified group of clients.
Provides “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
Drives on program business using personal vehicle for the purposes of medication outreach, home visits, transporting clients to appointments/activities, community/county meetings/trainings, MH court.
Attends to the safety, health, and wellbeing of clients.
Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from College with an AA and six (6) years relevant experience or Graduating with BA/BS and four (4) years relevant experience or a MA/MS and (2) years relevant experience. Experience is varied experience as a provider of direct mental health services or meeting other Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist qualifications.
LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
· California driver's license & current vehicle insurance/registration
· Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.
Schedule: All Shifts Available
Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,
located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Behavioral Health Specialist - LCSW/Psychologist - Frail Population exp - up to 117K+/yr
Mental health counselor job in Modesto, CA
The Behavioral Health Specialist works alongside the Social Work team and reports to the Social Work Manager. Following the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) care model, the Behavioral Health Specialist serves on a clinical interdisciplinary team to represent & advocate for each participant's behavioral health needs. The Behavioral Health Specialist will play a critical role in overseeing a caseload of participants for all their therapy needs with proper documentation responsibilities to follow.
Essential Job Duties:
Conduct behavioral health assessments to determine the behavioral health care needs, preferences and goals of the participants and actively participate in Interdisciplinary team meetings to develop discipline-specific goals and interventions
Deliver and document behavioral health interventions as agreed upon in the participants' care plans including but not limited to symptom management, counseling, crisis intervention, arranging necessary resources and services, assisting with care transitions, providing individual and group counseling and care management
Facilitate individual and group therapies in various forms as appropriate such as art and music therapy, psychosocial drama, counseling, and discussion that restore or expand participants' social roles
Provide training on behavioral health symptoms and interventions to our staff
Job Requirements:
Master's Degree in Behavioral Health (MSW) or Doctorate in Psychology (PhD) required
Licensed by CA Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LCSW or Licensed by the CA Board of Psychologists as a Psychologist
Minimum of five (5) years of behavioral health experience conducting therapy, completing behavioral health assessments, and managing care planning needs
Minimum of two (2) years of experience with a frail or elderly population
Behavioral Health Specialist
Mental health counselor job in Modesto, CA
(Hiring) Behavioral Health Specialist
We are seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team! You will be responsible for implementing effective treatment plans to clients in an individual or group setting.
Responsibilities:
Counsel and advise individuals or groups with substance abuse problems
Develop and implement individual treatment plans
Establish treatment goals and milestones with clients
Prepare progress reports and letters for relevant parties
Educate families and groups on substance abuse treatments and prevention programs
Facilitate referrals to other healthcare or counseling professionals
Qualifications:
Previous experience in counseling, social work, or other related fields
Experience in conflict resolution
Compassionate and caring demeanor
Ability to build rapport with clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Apply or Email Resumes to: Admin@viperstaffing.com
On-Call Mental Health Worker
Mental health counselor job in Merced, CA
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title:
Mental Health Worker (On-Call Recovery Counselor)
Division/Program:
(Adult Inpatient) Crisis Residential Unit
Starting Compensation:
17.46 - 19.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Merced, CA
Working Hours/Shift:
On Call, 3 Shifts Available, Morning, Afternoon and Night Shifts. $2 Night Differential
Why Join Our Team?
* Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
* Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
* Comprehensive Benefits Package:
* Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
* Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
* Professional Growth Opportunities:
* On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
* Career development programs designed to help you grow.
* Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
What you bring to SBHG:
* High School diploma or equivalent required plus (6) months of full-time direct care experience
* (6) months experience of non-professional consumer-directed internship in mental health field preferred.
* Valid CA Drivers License required
How you will make a difference:
* Conducts and assists both large and small activity groups and outings independently but under the supervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee.
* Encourages client's interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
* Accurately documents in writing each client's attendance and response to activity and therapeutic groups or individual counseling in the individual medical record.
* Visually and audibly observes and reports on client's physical and psychiatric conditions and reports significant changes to the Program Manager while documenting those observations in writing in the medical record.
* Assists in preparing and serving client meals/snacks as needed.
* Transports clients in facility vehicles as directed
Division/Program Overview:
* 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
* 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
* Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
* Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
* Medication evaluation and support services
Learn more about SBHG at: ***********************************
For Additional Information:
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In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.46 - 24.44. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
Auto-ApplyCase Manager Masters - Mental Health 135
Mental health counselor job in Modesto, CA
“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare
* Sign on bonus $500
What You Will Do to Change Lives
Coordinates service needs and collaborates with other services and agencies. Completes assessments and determines the appropriate level of services for new members served.
Shifts Available:
Full Time; DAYS 8:00 am- 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday *Sign on bonus $500
Expected starting wage range is $27.30 - $33.73. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
Master's degree in Social Sciences
One (1) year of experience in mental health services
Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc.
What's In It For You*
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave: For Full-Time Employees
Nine Paid Holidays
Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching and mentorship
Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
For more information visit: *************************************
Join Our Compassionate Team
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
The Telecare programs operate under contract with the Stanislaus County Department of Mental Health and are funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS). There are three levels of care including Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Intensive Community Supports (ICS), and Wellness. These levels of care provide specialty mental health services to a mix of populations including adults 25+ individuals. Some individuals are experiencing co-occurring disorders, are uninsured or underinsured, and are persons representing underserved groups in Stanislaus County. Treatment provided is client-centered and will meet the clients where their needs are which can include in the field.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
*May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
MSW, Masters of Social Work, MFT, Masters of Family Therapy, Case Management, Social Sciences, Human Services
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Mental health counselor job in Sonora, CA
Behavioral Health Specialist,
Tridant Solutions Inc. is currently looking for a
Behavioral Health Specialist
to service in the Modesto, California area.
If work ethic, delivering results, and overcoming challenges are meaningful to you, then Tridant Solutions Inc. is your firm!
Tridant Solutions Inc. is a professional services firm servicing the Department of Defense and other agencies across the country; we are a woman-owned SBA 8(a) small business poised for continued growth. By combining service excellence with operational responsiveness, we have become a fast-growth award-winning organization (INC 5000 awardee for 3 years in a row). Our clients look to us to provide their clinical staffing requirements.
Review our website (************************* to learn about the types of services we provide for our client base, career opportunities, and exciting programs.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Behavioral Health Specialist, one of the key responsibilities is to work alongside the social work team to observe and assess patients' behavior in order to develop and execute treatment plans that effectively manage any behavioral issues they may be experiencing. It's important to provide ongoing support throughout the entire treatment process, including communicating with patients' teachers, caregivers, and families to implement treatment plans and address any concerns that may arise. By working together to support patients in managing their health and wellness, we can help them feel more empowered and confident in their ability to overcome any challenges they may face.
DUTIES
Managing participant's behavioral health, by conducting thorough assessments to determine their needs, preferences, and goals. This information can then be used in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop discipline-specific goals and interventions that are tailored to each individual. These meetings are actively participated in to ensure that all aspects of the participants' care are being considered and addressed.
Deliver and document behavioral health interventions as agreed upon in the participants' care plans, including but not limited to symptom management, counseling, crisis intervention, arranging necessary resources and services, assisting with the care transitions, providing individual and group counseling, and care management.
Facilitate individual and group therapies in various forms as appropriate such as art and music therapy, psychosocial drama, counseling, and discussion that restores or expands participants' social roles.
Provide training on behavioral health symptoms and interventions to staff.
And other duties as required.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in behavioral health (MSW) or Doctorate in Psychology (PhD)
License by the CA Board of behavioral sciences as an LCSW or Licensed by the CA Board of Psychologists as a Psychologist
Minimum of Three (3) years of behavioral health experience conducting therapy, completing behavioral health assessments, and managing care planning needs.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience with a frail or elderly population.
WORK LOCATION
Modesto California Area
HOURS OF OPERATION
Full-Time hours available
COMPENSATION
$60,000-85,000 Annually
BENEFITS
Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Work/life balance- 17 days of personal time (PTO)
12 holidays observed annually sick time
Advancement opportunities- Hiring and promoting from within
401k Match
And additional benefits
EEOC Statement
Tridant Solutions is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants; we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type 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 factor protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where differences are valued and respected for the benefit of our team, our services, and our diverse communities. Part of our mission is to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.
Auto-ApplyGME Mental Health Wellness Counselor
Mental health counselor job in Stockton, CA
Where You'll Work
St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit, fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services, including neonatal intensive care, St. Joseph's is the largest hospital, as well as the largest private employer, in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities Job Summary:
A Graduate Medical Education (GME) counselor is a mental health and wellness professional who can help trainees with a variety of issues (listed below). Responsible for the wellness and academic success of physicians in training (residents and fellows). The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Counselor provides mental health, emotional wellness, and academic and professional development support services to the St. Joseph's Medical Center GME programs, residents, and fellows. Conducts individual consultation, assessments, and support for physicians in training who require support with well-being, professional or academic challenges, and those seeking to improve performance. Provides linkage and referrals to outside resources as required. Ensures compliance with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) policies and requirements. This position also requires education delivery to residents and faculty, where appropriate. Experience in higher education, specifically counseling and academic coaching, is required. This position does not support medical students. It supports physicians in training (residents and fellows).
Job Details:
Coaching and Counseling Areas:
Depression
Providing support and promoting healing through hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life.
Anxiety, panic and worry
Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings; sudden and intense feelings of panic.
Time management, organizational skills, fatigue management, Stress management
Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others.
Compassion fatigue; “burnout”
moral crisis and injury
Secondary trauma
Personal and Professional Identity development
Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one's sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal and professional values.
Cultural adaptation - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one's family origins and personal identity.
Self-esteem
Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence.
Coping strategies to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect.
Emotion regulation
Learning how to identify, express, and manage feelings in safe, in-control ways.
Interpersonal difficulties
Developing ways to maintain healthy relationships whether it be with family members, friends, romantic partners, peers, instructors.
Career concerns
Learning to utilize and highlight strengths, effective and practical stress-management, focusing on fulfillment, utilizing communication skills, and enhancing efficiency to reduce burnout.
Academic issues, Academic stress and burnout
Adjusting to studying and working; managing developmental and emotional challenges when studying for boards; balancing work and personal life.
Issues secondary to academic struggles, remediation plans, and professionalism.
Assists program leadership with academic and professionalism improvement plans and remediation.
Substance abuse and self-harming behaviors
Requests for referrals for mental health assessment
GME counselors can also provide referrals for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and/or longer-term psychotherapy.
Will assist program leadership with acute crisis management.
Presents sessions for residents, including wellness/well-being; stress management, learning and study strategies and organization, time-management, and efficiency-related topics.
The counselor will hold regular open office hours but will endeavor to have at least one introductory session with each resident, 1-2 times per year of their academic training.
GME counselor will provide a holistic program assessment by specialty:
The GME counselor will provide a biannual assessment of each training program.
The GME Counselor can observe program didactics, resident-leadership meetings, and other program meetings as required and provide assessment, feedback, and opportunities for improvement and change regarding:
Overall Program culture
Communication
Between residents
Between residents and leadership
Integration between PGY classes
_ (Note: The original document left a blank here, so it is preserved.)
Will provide biannual educational sessions for residents and faculty on topics of Moral injury, Managing stress, fatigue and burnout; Managing emotions, Anxiety & depression coping, Substance/Alcohol use, communication, Mindfulness, Interpersonal relationships and managing conflict, others.
Job Requirements Requirements:
Education: Licensed Clinical Social Work OR Masters degree in psychology or related field with counseling or mental health services, higher education, or related field.
Experience: 1-3 years related experience.
Preferred:
Education: Masters degree in psychology or related field with counseling or mental health services, higher education, or related field
Experience:
Experience in GME and/or UME/LCME administration or equivalent experience in academic advising in healthcare education.
Applied knowledge of adult learning theory and educational psychology, with a documented history of learner support success.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training
Knowledge of counseling, well-being, and higher education/healthcare education operations
Knowledge of education curriculum of medical trainees
Interpersonal/human relations skills to build relationships with physician faculty
Ability to create collaborative relationships with other professionals
Written and verbal communication skills
Organizational, management, and collaborative skills
Counseling/advising/coaching skills to assess and create interventions with a diverse population
Teaching skills, including ability to facilitate small groups
Develop and deliver presentations and educational programs
Ability to relate well with physicians in training and teaching faculty
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Access, Excel etc.)
Auto-ApplyGME Mental Health Wellness Counselor
Mental health counselor job in Stockton, CA
Job Summary and Responsibilities A Graduate Medical Education (GME) counselor is a mental health and wellness professional who can help trainees with a variety of issues (listed below). Responsible for the wellness and academic success of physicians in training (residents and fellows). The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Counselor provides mental health, emotional wellness, and academic and professional development support services to the St. Joseph's Medical Center GME programs, residents, and fellows. Conducts individual consultation, assessments, and support for physicians in training who require support with well-being, professional or academic challenges, and those seeking to improve performance. Provides linkage and referrals to outside resources as required. Ensures compliance with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) policies and requirements. This position also requires education delivery to residents and faculty, where appropriate. Experience in higher education, specifically counseling and academic coaching, is required. This position does not support medical students. It supports physicians in training (residents and fellows).
Job Details:
Coaching and Counseling Areas:
* Depression
* Providing support and promoting healing through hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life.
* Anxiety, panic and worry
* Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings; sudden and intense feelings of panic.
* Time management, organizational skills, fatigue management, Stress management
* Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others.
* Compassion fatigue; "burnout"
* moral crisis and injury
* Secondary trauma
* Personal and Professional Identity development
* Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one's sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal and professional values.
* Cultural adaptation - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one's family origins and personal identity.
* Self-esteem
* Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence.
* Coping strategies to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect.
* Emotion regulation
* Learning how to identify, express, and manage feelings in safe, in-control ways.
* Interpersonal difficulties
* Developing ways to maintain healthy relationships whether it be with family members, friends, romantic partners, peers, instructors.
* Career concerns
* Learning to utilize and highlight strengths, effective and practical stress-management, focusing on fulfillment, utilizing communication skills, and enhancing efficiency to reduce burnout.
* Academic issues, Academic stress and burnout
* Adjusting to studying and working; managing developmental and emotional challenges when studying for boards; balancing work and personal life.
* Issues secondary to academic struggles, remediation plans, and professionalism.
* Assists program leadership with academic and professionalism improvement plans and remediation.
* Substance abuse and self-harming behaviors
* Requests for referrals for mental health assessment
* GME counselors can also provide referrals for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and/or longer-term psychotherapy.
* Will assist program leadership with acute crisis management.
* Presents sessions for residents, including wellness/well-being; stress management, learning and study strategies and organization, time-management, and efficiency-related topics.
The counselor will hold regular open office hours but will endeavor to have at least one introductory session with each resident, 1-2 times per year of their academic training.
GME counselor will provide a holistic program assessment by specialty:
* The GME counselor will provide a biannual assessment of each training program.
* The GME Counselor can observe program didactics, resident-leadership meetings, and other program meetings as required and provide assessment, feedback, and opportunities for improvement and change regarding:
* Overall Program culture
* Communication
* Between residents
* Between residents and leadership
* Integration between PGY classes
* _ (Note: The original document left a blank here, so it is preserved.)
* Will provide biannual educational sessions for residents and faculty on topics of Moral injury, Managing stress, fatigue and burnout; Managing emotions, Anxiety & depression coping, Substance/Alcohol use, communication, Mindfulness, Interpersonal relationships and managing conflict, others.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
* Education: Licensed Clinical Social Work OR Masters degree in psychology or related field with counseling or mental health services, higher education, or related field.
* Experience: 1-3 years related experience.
Preferred:
* Education: Masters degree in psychology or related field with counseling or mental health services, higher education, or related field
* Experience:
* Experience in GME and/or UME/LCME administration or equivalent experience in academic advising in healthcare education.
* Applied knowledge of adult learning theory and educational psychology, with a documented history of learner support success.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training
* Knowledge of counseling, well-being, and higher education/healthcare education operations
* Knowledge of education curriculum of medical trainees
* Interpersonal/human relations skills to build relationships with physician faculty
* Ability to create collaborative relationships with other professionals
* Written and verbal communication skills
* Organizational, management, and collaborative skills
* Counseling/advising/coaching skills to assess and create interventions with a diverse population
* Teaching skills, including ability to facilitate small groups
* Develop and deliver presentations and educational programs
* Ability to relate well with physicians in training and teaching faculty
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Access, Excel etc.)
Where You'll Work
St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit, fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services, including neonatal intensive care, St. Joseph's is the largest hospital, as well as the largest private employer, in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Mental Health Worker
Mental health counselor job in Manteca, CA
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services is a Crisis Residential facility serving adults with mental health issues and accompanying substance abuse challenges. We provide round-the-clock support to our residents, and we are seeking a Mental Health Worker to assist with medication administration, perform regular rounds/bed checks, and complete other tasks to keep residents comfortable and safe during their stay.
In addition to performing routine daily tasks, our Mental Health Worker needs to be comfortable engaging our residents in conversations. Thus, we are seeking an individual who also has counseling experience within the work history.
The Mental Health Worker performs duties that require good decision-making and troubleshooting skills. Strong "people" skills are necessary, and experience working in a residential mental health facility is a must.
If you are looking for a great place to work that needs and values your skills, then National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services could be the perfect match for you.
General Accountabilities
Assists residents in daily living activities and trains residents in self-care practices.
Aids staff in administering therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, arts and crafts, and recreational games.
Converses with residents to promote social interaction.
Observes and documents residents' behaviors in order to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals.
Attends to routine health care needs of residents under supervision of medical personnel and reports client status change to Administrator or DON as needed.
Assists residents in taking medication as prescribed.
Accompanies residents on off-grounds trips and instructs and counsels residents in purchase of items.
Follows facility safety guidelines including but not limited to proper lifting technique and Universal Precautions.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree Preferred in a related field
Experience: At least one year of experience preferred in a related field
Certifications: Basic First Aid & CPR, Clear California and Federal background checks
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Social perceptiveness
Service orientation
Active listening
Hours
On-Call
Work Location:
One location
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
On call
COVID-19 considerations:
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Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Mental health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Driver's License (Required)
Behavioral Health Specialist / BCBA (Student Support Services)
Mental health counselor job in Mariposa, CA
Mariposa County Unified School District and COE See attachment on original job posting Incomplete application packets will NOT be considered. A complete application packet will include at a minimum: *Letter of Introduction *Complete EdJoin Application *Professional Resume *Three Letters of CURRENT Professional Recommendation *Transcripts (official transcripts required at time of hire) Current staff - please submit an EdJoin Application with the following information: > Letter of Introduction. The letter should indicate any credentials and certifications that are held and on file at the District Office. > At least one current professional reference provided
Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Please ensure all attachments are included prior to submitting your EdJoin application.
Incomplete application packets will NOT be considered. A complete application packet will include at a minimum: *Letter of Introduction *Complete EdJoin Application *Professional Resume *Three Letters of CURRENT Professional Recommendation *Transcripts (official transcripts required at time of hire) Current staff - please submit an EdJoin Application with the following information: > Letter of Introduction. The letter should indicate any credentials and certifications that are held and on file at the District Office. > At least one current professional reference provided
Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Please ensure all attachments are included prior to submitting your EdJoin application.
Comments and Other Information
This position is grant-funded and is contingent on funding. The Mariposa County Unified School District is located in California's beautiful Central Foothills near Yosemite National Park. THE MARIPOSA COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Mariposa County Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Marcia Miller, Deputy Superintendent/Title IX Coordinator; P.O. Box 8; Mariposa, CA 95338; *************
Mental Health Clinician III
Mental health counselor job in Stockton, CA
Introduction This examination is being given to fill one vacancy with Correction Health Services and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires. Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources:
* Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service.
* Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions.
* New Hire Retention Bonus:
$2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours)
$1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours)
$3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)
TYPICAL DUTIES
* Plans, assigns and directs the work of a unit of professional and/or para-professional staff in the performance of social casework; may perform clinical supervision.
* Works with mentally ill, disabled or emotionally handicapped individuals in team treatment programs.
* Makes or reviews decisions on difficult casework matters; participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic and dispositional conferences to determine nature of illness and recommend treatment plans.
* Plans and implements treatment methods and service components; performs clinical assessments; provides clinical monitoring and quality control services.
* Assists in the development of community resources for all programs; confers with other services and relevant agencies.
* Assists and participates in the development and delivery of in-service training and staff development programs.
* May be responsible for coordinating a client caseload requiring clinical case management and providing related services in office and/or field settings.
* Coordinates and conducts audits, reviews, monitoring, and analysis to formulate recommendations for maximizing effectiveness and compliance of service delivery.
* May assist management in the oversight and monitoring of contracts.
* Evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures.
* May direct research studies.
* Prepares and maintains correspondence and reports.
* Speaks before interested groups on specific health care programs and services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER PATTERN I
Special Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
OR PATTERN II
Special Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.
AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS
Education: Graduation from an accredited university with a master's or doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other course of study acceptable to the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Psychologist.
Experience: Three years of progressively responsible counseling or therapy in clinical or treatment casework experience to include six months as a licensed LCSW, MFT, LPCC or Psychologist.
License: Possession of a valid California driver's license if required by the nature of the assignment.
KNOWLEDGE
Principles of supervision and training; methods and techniques of giving casework consultation to staff members; laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies and the various specialized assistance programs; community public and private agency resources; social services research methods and techniques.
ABILITY
Plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate clinicians and related staff; work cooperatively with fellow employees and the general public; organize and interpret data pertinent to caseload management; interpret program goals; apply casework skills and knowledge to meet goals; communicate effectively; write clear, concise reports; effectively use related computer applications; interpret laws that apply to program.
Equal Opportunity Employer
San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).
Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
BENEFITS
Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021.
Health Insurance: San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
Dental Insurance: The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.
Vision Insurance: The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.
For more detailed information on the County's benefits program, visit our website at ************* under Human Resources/Employee Benefits.
Life Insurance: The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:
1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000
3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000
5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000
10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000
Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
Retirement Plan: Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees' Retirement Association (SJCERA) at ************** for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees' Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.
Deferred Compensation: The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
Vacation: Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
Holidays: Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time.
Sick Leave: 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee's spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase: New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.
Job Sharing: Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children's school activities.
Selection Procedures
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process:
* Written Exam: The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
* Oral Exam: The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate's education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate's score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
* Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
* Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate's application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process.
Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at ************** prior to the examination date.
Veteran's Points: Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran's points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination.
Acceptable wartime service dates:
* September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946
* June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955
* August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975
* Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation.
Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established.
Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods.
* Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments.
* Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination.
* Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when;
* They are related to the Appointing Authority or
* The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other.
Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online:
*************/department/hr
By mail or in person:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, CA 95202
Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: **************
Job Line:
For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at **************.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to *************/department/hr/eeo.
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Behavioral Health Specialist I/II (BHST)
Mental health counselor job in Modesto, CA
Job Description
Apply Here: ******************************************************************************
Behavioral Health Specialists (BHS) work with individuals, groups, and communities to improve mental health as a part of a treatment team. They provide rehabilitation focused on Intensive Home-Based Services (IHBS) and Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) including facilitation of Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field.
Two years related experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, Word.
Knowledge of community resources preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
A valid California driver's license is required of staff who have regular driving duties, and the driving record must meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency's insurance company.
Essential Job Functions:
Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
Ability to instruct in group and individual settings.
Physical, mental, and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.
Adhere to all applicable legal and ethical standards.
Protect and honor individual integrity through confidentiality.
Ability to work in a harmonious manner with subordinates, supervisors, and others.
Adhere to all applicable legal and ethical standards.
Responsibilities:
Provide direct IHBS, ICC and CFT services to clients focused on individualized treatment plan.
Provide group and family services for clients.
Provide school consultation when appropriate.
Maintain documentation, record and tracking systems that meet standards of the agency, The Joint Commission and contract.
Collaborate with the treatment team, referring agency or other community agencies working with the client to coordinate treatment.
Must implement program goals and objectives to meet and maintain contractual requirements of maintaining a caseload with a 35% monthly productivity level.
Provide Crisis Intervention and be available after hours, nights, and/or weekends in accordance with programmatic need. On call required.
Participate in scheduled peer review.
Responsible for preventing and controlling infection.
Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety.
Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention.
Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide.
Other:
Attend all required meetings and trainings.
Report any suspected child or dependent adult/elder abuse or neglect immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
Report any client imminent danger to self or to others or gravely disabled immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
Other duties as assigned.
Behavioral Health Specialist I
Mental health counselor job in Merced, CA
Turning Point Community Programs is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist I for our Merced CARE program in Merced. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) provides integrated, cost-effective mental health services, employment and housing for adults, children and their families that promote recovery, independence and self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative and high quality services that assist adults and children with psychiatric, emotional and/or developmental disabilities in achieving their goals. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) has offered a path to mental health and recovery since 1976. We help people in our community every single day - creating a better space for all types of people in need. Join our mission of offering hope, respect and support to our clients on their journey to mental health and wellness.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the administrative supervision of the Program Director or designee, this position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for Turning Point members. Additional support in the areas of medication management, resource connection (e.g., housing resources, AOD, PCP, OP, etc.), counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for assisting and advocating for our members in all areas of treatment and help them apply for and receive services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
In the absence of the Program Director or designee, provides leadership and direction for clients as assigned.
Advocates for clients in all areas of treatment and helps them apply for and receive services; empowers clients in meeting their goals.
Advocates for and assists clients and their families in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food and clothing as indicated.
Supports individual service plans for each client.
Maintaining all client records and complete required documentation and data entry according to program standards including progress notes, activity reports, and logs, etc.
Meets regularly with clients at Turning Point sites or in the field, at job sites, homes, board and care facilities, skilled nursing facilities and other appropriate sites.
Consults with or meets regularly with the client's family, care provider or other significant persons with client's consent.
Coaches clients in developing age-appropriate social skills, money management, personal hygiene, and job readiness.
Assists in establishing client's eligibility for Medi-Cal or other benefits and advocates for continuation of benefits when appropriate.
Develop financial management plans for clients who receive Representative Payee Services and authorizes appropriate expenditures.
Interacts productively within the team in order to provide holistic case management services to an identified group of clients.
Provides “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
Drives on program business using personal vehicle for the purposes of medication outreach, home visits, transporting clients to appointments/activities, community/county meetings/trainings, MH court.
Attends to the safety, health, and wellbeing of clients.
Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner.
Provides after hours, “on-call” coverage on a rotational basis based on program needs.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Compensation: $24.00 - $25.47 per hour
Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,
located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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Peer Support Specialist - Mental Health 627
Mental health counselor job in Ceres, CA
We have over 300 Peer roles at Telecare. We value this lived experience and this is what we are trying to grow within the organization. We have a career ladder specific to our Peer Workforce.
What You Will Do to Change Lives
Peer Support Specialists engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Support Specialists provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare's Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS), in which each member's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Support Specialists respond to critical situations with high level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.
Shifts Available:
Full-Time; 10-Hour Shift | 9:00pm - 7:30am | Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat
Expected starting wage is $21. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
High School Diploma or GED
Peer Certification must be maintained throughout employment
o California: obtain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification through CalMHSA prior to date of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Successful completion of Peer Support Training / Certified Peer Specialist or Peer Employment Training within one (1) year of hire.
Experience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of care
Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
What's In It for You*
Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
For more information visit: *************************************
Join Our Compassionate Team
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
The new Telecare Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) will bring crisis services to people in the community delivered by a dedicated team of mental health professionals with law enforcement involvement only where necessary. It's an exciting opportunity to expand much-needed crisis care in Stanislaus County - in a way that is safe, accessible, and compassionate. Our goals are to help people to get the support they need and reduce unnecessary law enforcement involvement, ER visits, and hospitalizations.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
*May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
Peer Employment, Peer Workforce
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Mental Health Clinician I
Mental health counselor job in Stockton, CA
Introduction This examination is being given to fill multiple vacancies in the Behavioral Health Services department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies for both full-time and part-time positions. Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be received online by the final filing deadline.
Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
Mental Health Clinician I by Employment Services Team
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
TYPICAL DUTIES
* Interviews clients and relatives to collect and compile extensive case histories for use by medical staff in diagnosis and determination of treatment and for use by social service personnel in related casework.
* Completes biopsychosocial assessments and develops treatment plans.
* Participates in diagnostic and technical staff conferences with other disciplines for treatment planning; interprets recommendations to clients and families.
* Implements intensive treatment counseling with individuals, families and/or groups; may participate in collaborative treatment with professional members of other disciplines or other agencies.
* Makes pre-release evaluations; evaluates suitability of environment to which client will be released; makes appropriate recommendations.
* Acts as liaison among the client, department, family, and community agencies; interprets client's needs and problems; assists clients in adjustment to new situations.
* Participates in training programs, including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods, conducted for public and private community and social agencies.
* May provide consultation to other disciplines regarding case histories, client's progress, plans for client rehabilitation and related casework activities.
* Maintains records; prepares reports; writes correspondence.
* Participates in in-service training programs; may attend seminars or participate in coursework in order to develop and/or maintain professional skills.
* May be responsible for coordinating a client caseload requiring clinical case management and providing related services in office and/or field settings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited school or university with a master's or doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other course of study acceptable to the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
License: Possession of a valid California driver's license if required by the nature of the assignment.
Special Requirements: Must submit proof of current registration within one year of employment and maintain active registration with the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Professional Clinical Counselor Intern (PCCI). Incumbents must obtain California licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) within five (5) years of appointment. Failure to meet these requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal from employment.
KNOWLEDGE
Principles, practices and techniques of social casework; social and psychological aspects of mental illnesses and disabilities and current modern methods of treatment; social work placement methods and practices; values and standards of other health care professionals.
ABILITY
Establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with clients, families, physicians, social agencies, and others; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive social casework records; analyze data and make appropriate conclusions; recognize and differentiate psychological and social problems within the individual; select interventions appropriate to the client's problem; summarize and describe client's problems to other health professional; effectively use related computer applications.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility - frequent operation of a keyboard, sitting for long periods of time, walking; occasional standing for long periods of time, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting and stair climbing; Lifting - frequent lifting of 5 lbs. or less; Visual - constant use of overall vision, hand/eye coordination, depth perception and reading/close-up work; frequent need for color perception and field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity - frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking - constant hearing of normal speech, talking in person and talking on the telephone; frequent hearing on a telephone/radio; occasional hearing of faint sounds and talking over a public address system; Emotional/Psychological Factors - constant public contact, decision-making and concentration; frequent exposure to emergency situations; occasional exposure to trauma, grief or death; Environmental and Other Conditions - frequent work in an indoor office and/or outdoor field environment; occasional exposure to noise, varied outdoor weather conditions; occasional working alone, working weekends/nights, overtime, and/or work-related travel.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).
Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
BENEFITS
Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021.
Health Insurance: San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
Dental Insurance: The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.
Vision Insurance: The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.
For more detailed information on the County's benefits program, visit our website at ************* under Human Resources/Employee Benefits.
Life Insurance: The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:
1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000
3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000
5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000
10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000
Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
Retirement Plan: Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees' Retirement Association (SJCERA) at ************** for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees' Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.
Deferred Compensation: The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
Vacation: Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
Holidays: Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time.
Sick Leave: 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee's spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase: New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.
Job Sharing: Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children's school activities.
Selection Plan
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process:
* Written Exam: The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
* Oral Exam: The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate's education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate's score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
* Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
* Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate's application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process.
Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points.
Online Written Exams: Written exams may be administered online. Candidates will be notified of the examination date and will be responsible to complete the written exam within a given period of time (typically within five calendar days). Candidates are required to read the Online Exam Guide for Test Takers prior to taking an online written exam.
The link to the guide is here: Online Exam Guide For Test Takers
PLEASE NOTE:
* Online exams must be completed in one sitting and can only be taken once
* Candidates will have access to an online exam within the allotted time only
* A steady internet connection is highly recommended
* The allotted time will still continue if a candidate closes the window or gets disconnected
* Once the allotted time expires, access to the exam will be unavailable
Microsoft is no longer supporting Internet Explorer. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates do not use Internet Explorer to complete online written exams.
Candidates that do not have access to a computer can contact the Human Resources office at ************* for information on accommodations.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at ************** prior to the examination date.
Veteran's Points: Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran's points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination.
Acceptable wartime service dates:
* September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946
* June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955
* August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975
* Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation.
Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established.
Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods.
* Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments.
* Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when;
* They are related to the Appointing Authority or
* The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other.
Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY
Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting Online Application submittals for this recruitment. Paper application submittals will not be considered or accepted.
Apply Online:
*************/department/hr
Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: **************
Job Line:
For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at **************.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be submitted online to the Human Resources Division before the submission deadline. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. (The County assumes no responsibility for online applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to *************/department/hr/eeo.
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Behavioral Health Specialist I/II
Mental health counselor job in Modesto, CA
Job Description
Apply Here: ******************************************************************************
Behavioral Health Specialists (BHS) work with individuals, groups, and communities to improve mental health as a part of a treatment team. They provide rehabilitation focused on Intensive Home-Based Services (IHBS) and Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) including facilitation of Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings.
Qualifications:
BHS I - Bachelor's degree in related field.
BHS I - Two years related experience.
BHS II - Two-year's experience as a BHS I or Master of Arts or Master of Science degree from an accredited graduate program with major in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or other related degree required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, Word.
Knowledge of community resources preferred.
Bilingual required.
A valid California driver's license is required of staff who have regular driving duties, and the driving record must meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency's insurance company.
Essential Job Functions:
Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
Ability to instruct in group and individual settings.
Physical, mental, and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.
Adhere to all applicable legal and ethical standards.
Protect and honor individual integrity through confidentiality.
Ability to work in a harmonious manner with subordinates, supervisors, and others.
Adhere to all applicable legal and ethical standards.
Responsibilities:
Provide direct IHBS, ICC and CFT services to clients focused on individualized treatment plan.
Provide group and family services for clients.
Provide school consultation when appropriate.
Maintain documentation, record and tracking systems that meet standards of the agency, The Joint Commission and contract.
Collaborate with the treatment team, referring agency or other community agencies working with the client to coordinate treatment.
Must implement program goals and objectives to meet and maintain contractual requirements of maintaining a caseload with a 35% monthly productivity level.
Participate in scheduled peer review.
Responsible for preventing and controlling infection.
Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety.
Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention.
Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide.
Other:
Attend all required meetings and trainings.
Report any suspected child or dependent adult/elder abuse or neglect immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
Report any client imminent danger to self or to others or gravely disabled immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
Other duties as assigned.
Behavioral Health Specialist I- ECM
Mental health counselor job in Modesto, CA
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the administrative supervision of the Program Director or designee, this at-will direct service position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for Turning Point members. This position also involves advocating for members in all areas of treatment and helping them apply for and receive services. Additional support in the areas of medication management, resource connection (e.g., housing resources, AOD, PCP, OP, etc.), counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed. Involves providing after hours, “on-call” coverage on a rotational basis based on program needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
In the absence of the Program Director or designee, provides leadership and direction for clients as assigned.
Advocates for clients in all areas of treatment and helps them apply for and receive services; empowers clients in meeting their goals.
Advocates for and assists clients and their families in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food, and clothing as indicated.
Supports individual service plans for each client.
Maintains all client records and completes required documentation and data entry according to program standards including progress notes, activity reports, and logs, etc.
Meets regularly with clients at Turning Point sites or in the field, at job sites, homes, board and care facilities, skilled nursing facilities and other appropriate sites.
Consults with or meets regularly with the client's family, care provider or other significant persons with client's consent.
Coaches clients in developing age-appropriate social skills, money management, personal hygiene, and job readiness.
Assists in establishing client's eligibility for Medi-Cal or other benefits and advocates for continuation of benefits when appropriate.
Develops financial management plans for clients who receive Representative Payee Services and authorizes appropriate expenditures.
Interacts productively within the team in order to provide holistic case management services to an identified group of clients.
Provides “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
Drives on program business using personal vehicle for the purposes of medication outreach, home visits, transporting clients to appointments/activities, community/county meetings/trainings, MH court.
Attends to the safety, health, and wellbeing of clients.
Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from high school or an accredited GED program and four (4) years of varied experience as a provider of direct mental health services. Relevant higher education may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience.
OPTIMUM:
Graduation from a four (4) year university or college with a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field and two (2) years varied experience or four (4) years as a provider of direct mental health services or meeting other Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist qualifications.
LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
· California driver's license & current vehicle insurance/registration
· Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Compensation: $24-$26
Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,
located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Mental Health Clinician II
Mental health counselor job in Stockton, CA
Introduction This examination is being given to fill one (1) vacancy in the Correctional Health Services Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
Correctional Health Services provides health care to adult inmates at the San Joaquin County jail facility, located at 7000 Michael N. Canlis Blvd, French Camp, CA 95231. The care is mandated by Title 15, Division 1, Sub-Chapter IV of the California Regulatory Code. To work in the County jail facility, applicants must pass a rigorous security clearance which is a condition of employment.
Some classifications assigned to the Correctional Health facility may receive a 5% pay supplement.
More information about the San Joaquin County jail facility and the mandatory security clearance is contained in the supplemental application which must be completed and submitted with the standard County employment application.
Full time civil service positions include a competitive benefit package and retirement program.
Pre-Employment Drug Screening: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
CHS MHC II by Employment Services Team
TYPICAL DUTIES
* Interviews clients and relatives to collect and compile extensive case histories for use by medical staff in diagnosis and determination of treatment and for use by social service personnel in related casework.
* Completes biopsychosocial assessments and develops treatment plans.
* Participates in diagnostic and technical staff conferences with other disciplines for treatment planning; interprets recommendations to clients and families.
* Implements intensive treatment counseling with individuals, families and/or groups; may participate in collaborative treatment with professional members of other disciplines or other agencies.
* Makes pre-release evaluations; evaluates suitability of environment to which client will be released; makes appropriate recommendations.
* Acts as liaison among the client, department, family, and community agencies; interprets client's needs and problems; assists clients in adjustment to new situations.
* Participates in training programs, including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods, conducted for public and private community and social agencies.
* May provide clinical supervision to unlicensed staff.
* May provide consultation to other disciplines regarding case histories, client's progress, plans for client rehabilitation and related casework activities.
* Maintains records; prepares reports; writes correspondence.
* Conducts audits, reviews, and makes recommendations to maximize effectiveness and compliance of service delivery.
* Participates in in-service training programs; may attend seminars or participate in coursework in order to develop and/or maintain professional skills.
* May be responsible for coordinating a client caseload requiring clinical case management and providing related services in office and/or field settings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER PATTERN I
Special Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
OR PATTERN II
Special Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid California license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.
AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS
Education: Graduation from an accredited university with a master's or doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other course of study acceptable to the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Psychologist.
License: Possession of a valid California driver's license if required by the nature of the assignment.
KNOWLEDGE
Principles, practices and techniques of social casework; social and psychological aspects of mental illnesses and disabilities and current modern methods of treatment; social work placement methods and practices; values and standards of other health care professionals.
ABILITY
Establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with clients, families, physicians, social agencies, and others; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive social casework records; analyze data and make appropriate conclusions; recognize and differentiate psychological and social problems within the individual; select interventions appropriate to the client's problem; summarize and describe client's problems to other health professional; effectively use related computer applications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).
Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
BENEFITS
Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021.
Health Insurance: San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
Dental Insurance: The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.
Vision Insurance: The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.
For more detailed information on the County's benefits program, visit our website at ************* under Human Resources/Employee Benefits.
Life Insurance: The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:
1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000
3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000
5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000
10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000
Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
Retirement Plan: Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees' Retirement Association (SJCERA) at ************** for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees' Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.
Deferred Compensation: The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
Vacation: Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
Holidays: Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time.
Sick Leave: 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee's spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase: New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.
Job Sharing: Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children's school activities.
Selection Procedures
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process:
* Written Exam: The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
* Oral Exam: The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate's education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate's score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
* Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
* Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate's application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process.
Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at ************** prior to the examination date.
Veteran's Points: Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran's points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination.
Acceptable wartime service dates:
* September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946
* June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955
* August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975
* Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation.
Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established.
Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods.
* Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments.
* Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination.
* Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when;
* They are related to the Appointing Authority or
* The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other.
Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY
Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting Online Application submittals for this recruitment. Paper application submittals will not be considered or accepted.
Apply Online:
*************/department/hr
Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: **************
Job Line:
For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at **************.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be submitted online to the Human Resources Division before the submission deadline. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. (The County assumes no responsibility for online applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
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