Mental Health Clinician III

About This Role

This role involves providing advanced mental health services, including assessments, diagnoses, and psychotherapeutic treatment, to clients within the Mental Health Department. The clinician will operate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, lead clinical discussions, and provide consultation to other staff.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, evaluate, and provide mental health and/or substance abuse services, including individual, group, and family therapy/counseling, rehabilitation, crises intervention, and case management services.
• Meet with individuals, families, and groups in various settings (clinic, home, schools, community) to develop client-centered service plans.
• Provide direction for client mental health and community activities.
• Assist clients with understanding problems and developing resolution plans.
• Work with clients' families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs.
• Advise clients on available community resources and serve as a liaison with organizations and service agencies.
• Make referrals and other arrangements for client treatment and service.
• Serve as a consultant for other Mental Health staff and prepare/present progress reports on assigned cases.
• Cooperate with professionals from other disciplines in developing team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs.
• Perform crisis intervention, involuntary hospitalization assessments, and arrange for hospitalization.
• Develop and participate in training on various topics and make presentations to local agencies and community groups.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field
• One year experience as a Mental Health Clinician II with the County of San Benito OR three years of professional experience in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services
• Valid California License as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Counselor
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• One year as a Mental Health Clinician II with the County of San Benito OR three years of professional experience in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency.