Behavioral Health Practitioner, Bilingual Required (Spanish/English) Probation

Probation Department:

The Marin County Probation Department is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as a Juvenile Behavioral Health Practitioner – Bilingual Required (Spanish/English). In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will play a vital part in supporting Behavioral Health mandateswhile providing critical services to youth and families.

As a Juvenile Behavioral Health Practitioner, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will:

• Provide family therapy, case management, crisis intervention, individual therapy, substance use disorder therapy groups, and comprehensive assessments to young people on probation, youth in Marin County Juvenile Hall, and those in school-based settings.
• Deliver community-based therapy services to primarily Spanish-speaking families, offering culturally relevant support and bridging communication gaps.
• Partner with Juvenile Corrections Officers and Juvenile Services Deputy Probation Officers to assess and refer youth and construct psycho-social assessments and treatment plans using the DSM-V.
• Contribute to the continued growth and support of innovative youth programs in collaboration with community partners, creating lasting change for young people in need.
• Collaborate with the BHRS Supervisor to ensure the efficient documentation of service delivery, which supports quality assurance and maintains stringent audit readiness.

Telework privileges:may be extended to employees following the successful completion of their probationary period. The availability of these privileges will be assessed based on a range of factors, including workload demands, operational and facility requirements, and the discretion of the Supervisor. This role offers you a unique opportunity to engage with youth and families in diverse settings, making a direct impact on their mental health and well-being. You’ll have the chance to work on exciting programs designed to uplift vulnerable communities, all while gaining experience in a multidisciplinary, collaborative setting.

Bilingual Testing:
Bilingual Testing/Certification:The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.

Our Highly Qualified Candidate for the Probation Department:The ideal candidate has expertise in clinical family therapy practices and understands how to navigate the complex needs of youth and families. You are someone with a passion for serving youth, particularly those involved in the juvenile justice system or facing high-risk circumstances. Ideally, a candidate is well-versed in evidence-based approaches for supporting youth and families experiencing trauma, substance use challenges, and serious emotional disturbances.

Additionally, the ideal candidate has prior experience conducting comprehensive Behavioral health assessments, including lethality and risk assessments, and develop practical, actionable treatment or safety plans. The candidate has experience in case coordination, especially within multi-disciplinary teams, and understands the legal and ethical issues involved in Behavioral health services. Ideally, this person demonstrates cultural competence and sensitivity to diversity, with experience working with underrepresented communities, particularly Latinx families facing unique challenges like language barriers, acculturation, and limited resources. You thrive in dynamic, diverse environments, and you’re motivated to make a difference for communities impacted by systemic challenges like violence, poverty, and trauma.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and be self-directed as well as work well with a team of highly skilled professionals. The candidate should have excellent judgment and decision-making skills, should be well versed in community resources, and have excellent computer and documentation skills in addition to excellent work habits. The ideal candidate will be able to work successfully in a high volume, fast-paced work environment and be able to manage psychiatric crisis. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of collaboration and will strive to have strong working relationships with team members.

Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends and literature of community mental health and the dynamics of human behavior; trauma informed care evidence-based practices and co-occurring disorders.
• Social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances.
• Community resources available for assistance to individuals suffering from behaviorial and/or emotional problems.
• The nature of problems calling for the use of public or private community resources.
• Scope and activities of health and welfare agencies.
• Methods and techniques of crisis assessment and intervention.
• Individual, family and/or group therapy.
• Charting or documentation standards such as, Short Doyle Medi-Cal/Drug Medi-Cal.

• Evaluate personal and psychological factors in the individual's and/or family situation and develop an appropriate service plan.
• Effectively counsel clients and conduct individual, family and/or group therapy or provide crisis intervention, case management or psychosocial rehabilitation services, depending upon assignment.
• Understand, interpret and apply procedures, regulations related to treatment services.
• Understand the legal implications of treatment.
• Communicate and interact in situations requiring instructing, persuading, consulting, counseling and motivating people.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate case records, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Assist in the formation of policies and procedures.
• Guide, orient,and train less experienced workers and interns.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the performance of duties.
• Obtain data and record such data systematically and interpret data.

EITHER possession of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychology, counseling or a closely related field by first date of employment ORpossession of a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field by first date of employment AND equivalent to one year of clinical behavioral health experience under qualified supervision in a behavioral health setting appropriate to the assignment.

Certificates and Licenses

Behavioral Health Practitioner

From the first date of employment, an employee must be registered with the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist OR an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor ANDemployees must successfully pass the licensing exam within six years from the date of employment.

From the first date of employment, an employee who is an unlicensed Psychologist is required to be waiver-eligible ANDmust successfully pass the licensing exam within the five-year waiver period.

Failure to obtain licensure within specified timelines will result in termination of employment. Incumbents must acquire the appropriate licensure before advancing to the Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner.

Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner

Must be professionally licensed by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor OR must be professionally licensed as a Clinical Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.

Qualified non-California residents must submit proof of license eligibility in California that meets the requirement of their prospective licensing board and have a waiver from the California Department of Health Care Services.

Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines will result in termination of employment. Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines, and/or loss of State registration at any time, will result in termination of employment.

Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of a recent DMV history. At the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record.