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Alameda County Behavioral Health Department is recruiting for a BEHAVIORAL CLINICIAN II.

$104,013.00 - $119,866.50 Annually
Plus, an excellent benefits package!


This is a PERMANENT FULL TIME POSITION.


ABOUT US

As part of Alameda County Health, the Behavioral Health Department supports people with Medi-Cal and without insurance living with serious mental illness and substance use conditions along their path toward wellness, recovery, and resiliency. We provide services through a network of contracted mental health and substance use providers and administer the State’s resources and training for behavioral health providers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals. We advocate for our patients and families and create space for personal engagement in their care.

We are outpatient specialists for mental health services for older adults and youth, substance use providers and treatment program specialists, advocates for quality improvement and patients’ rights, and psychiatric and integrated health care providers.

For more information about the Behavioral Health Department, please visit (link removed).


The POSITION

Under general direction, Behavioral Health Clinician II's provide psychiatric clinical and case management services; conduct evaluations and assessments; provide ongoing counseling, treatment and intervention; conduct individual, group and family psychotherapy; provide consultation to other programs and agencies on treatment needs and behavioral plans; and perform other duties as assigned. Behavioral Health Clinician II is the journey-level class in the Behavioral Health Clinician series. Incumbents in this class are licensed clinicians and perform duties involving considerable latitude and independence of judgment under minimal supervision. Behavioral Health Clinicians II may provide direction and assistance to Behavioral Health Clinicians I and graduate interns.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below, the ideal candidate will:

•Be an experienced licensed professional with a sufficient level of professional knowledge, skill and experience providing psychiatric clinical and case management services; and who strives to keep up with developments and trends in the field of social sciences.

•Be attentive to the diverse clinical care needs of each client, while simultaneously managing the treatment of a high volume of client cases.

•Be trusted with confidential records and private information and interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.

•Be an effective communicator who clearly conveys information and ideas verbally and in writing to individuals or groups in a manner that meets audience needs and helps them understand and retain the message; and relate well to people with diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds.

•Be an effective problem solver who uses sound judgment and quickly identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities; uses data, logic, and sound judgment to evaluate alternatives and recommends viable solutions; and solves problems consistent with available resources, facts, constraints, and probable consequences to achieve desired organizational or service care goals.

•Have a collaborative spirit, effectively work on a multidisciplinary team, and believe in and inspire teamwork by being accessible, supportive, open-minded, empathetic and able to effectively manage conflict by building and maintaining constructive relationships that result in diverse work teams that better serve our diverse communities.

BEHAVIORAL CLINICIAN II
(For a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click above.)


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

The equivalent of six-months of full-time post license experience as a behavioral health/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services.

AND

EDUCATION:

Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited school in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling, nursing or related field.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

All incumbents at the Behavioral Health Clinician II level must possess a valid clinical license from the applicable licensing authority: California Board of Behavioral Sciences, California Board of Psychology, or California Board of Registered Nursing.

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

*Special Requirements:

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

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


HOW TO APPLY

Deadline: CONTINUOUS

Please submit a County of Alameda Job Application, resume and cover letter to:


The application template is available online on Alameda County’s Online Employment Center @


NEW USERS can click on “New User Registration” to fill out an application template. Once the application is completed, candidates can click on the “Review” tab to “Print My Application” or “SAVE as PDF”.


Alameda County HCSA is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.




BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary, employees also enjoy an attractive benefits package with the following elements:

For your Health & Well-Being:

•Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
•Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
•Vision or Vision Reimbursement
•Share the Savings
•Basic Life Insurance
•Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
•County Allowance Credit
•Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
•Short-Term Disability Insurance
•Long-Term Disability Insurance
•Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
•Employee Assistance Program



For your Financial Future:

•Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
•Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)


For your Work/Life Balance:

•12 paid holidays
•Floating Holidays
•Vacation and sick leave accrual
•Vacation purchase program
•Catastrophic Sick Leave
•Group Auto/Home Insurance
•Pet Insurance
•Commuter Benefits Program
•Guaranteed Ride Home
•Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
•Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
•Child Care Resources
•1st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change