Clinician Trainee/I/II

Under direct supervision, the Clinician Trainee will provide therapeutic services to individuals, groups, and families, and will work alongside experienced clinicians to develop clinical skills in the field while being supervised for clinical hours toward licensure. The Clinician Trainee will be expected to complete practicum hours while receiving compensation.

This position is designed for students currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or other related behavioral health fields.

Clinician I/II

Under general supervision, professional clinical services including but not limited to diagnosis, therapeutic treatment, crisis intervention, clinical case planning and management, assessment and evaluation for children, adults and older adults with mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders in a recovery-oriented environment for Behavioral Health Services. Participates with consumers in recovery-oriented approaches to treatment, provides support for medical staff and does related referral and resource development as required.

Clinician I

This is the entry-level position in the Behavioral Health Clinician job classification series. Applicants are expected to have knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends and literature of mental health practice; social aspects of mental illness and emotional and behavioral disorders; scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies; principles and practices of case management; staff supervision and training methodologies. Incumbents are supervised for clinical hours towards licensure and are expected to acquire additional knowledge regarding counseling and treatment methodologies as additional experience is gained.

Clinician II

This is the licensure level position in the Behavioral Health Clinician job classification series. Applicants are expected to have knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends and literature of mental health practice; social aspects of mental illness and emotional and behavioral disorders; scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies; principles and practices of case management; staff supervision and training methodologies. Applicants are expected to apply the principles of current behavioral health practices and agency policies and procedures; establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of personnel contacted in the course of work; write clear, accurate and concise reports; maintain an objective and empathetic understanding mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Clinician Trainee:

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy services under direct supervision.
• Conduct client assessments, create treatment plans, and document progress in compliance with agency policies.
• Participate in clinical supervision and consultation, as well as ongoing professional development activities.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist in the development and implementation of behavioral health programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all services provided.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with team members, including psychiatrists, case managers, and social workers.
• Comply with Calaveras County Behavioral Health policies and procedures.

Clinician I/II:

• Provides clinical mental health services with children, adults, and their families or associates, including: assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, rehabilitation, planning and resource development and case management services to persons with mental illnesses, emotional or behavioral disorders, or co-occurring disorders.
• Obtains psychosocial histories through natural support network and consumer reports.
• Provides individual and group therapy within agency programs and protocols.
• Collaborates with co-staff and external agency personnel in a system of care model to develop relationships and integrated treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes for consumers.
• Provides psycho-education to clients, their relatives and associates to increase understanding of mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, the recovery process, and also to increase understanding of the impact of environmental, emotional and physical problems on mental health and substance use.
• Participates in community activities dealing with issues related to the impact of mental illnesses and substance use in the community and to consumers of behavioral health services.
• Attends staff meetings, treatment planning and monitoring through utilization management and review.
• Participates in various multi-disciplinary teams to develop protocol and strategies for service delivery to target populations.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation, necessary reports to agencies and establishes appropriate management of other duties as assigned.
• Works to support medical, clinical case management, administrative staff, and consumer employees and volunteers in accomplishing overall consumer and agency goals.
• Develops cooperative relationships with other agencies.
• May perform specialized tasks including crisis assessment and intervention during normal business hours or after hours, and/or involuntary hospitalization procedures (W&I 5150)

Knowledge of:

Clinician Trainee

Basic understanding of mental health diagnoses and treatment modalities; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to engage with diverse client populations; Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in clinical settings; Position available for students in practicum during the duration of the training period (typically one academic year or as required by the program); Opportunities for professional development, training, and supervision.

Principles, procedures, techniques, trends and literature of behavioral health practice; social aspects of mental illness and emotional and behavioral disorders; scope and activities of public and private health and social services agencies; and principles and practices of case management.

In addition to the above: The Clinician II must have knowledge of leadership and training methodologies.

Ability to:

Apply the principles of current behavioral health practices and agency policies and procedures; establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of personnel contacted in the course of the work; write clear, accurate and concise reports; maintain an objective and empathetic understanding of mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Clinician Trainee

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related field. Must be in good academic standing with the program.

Previous experience in a mental health setting is preferred but not required.

Clinician I

Masters or Doctoral Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Clinician II

In addition to the above, promotion to the II level is dependent upon a valid California license.

Clinician Trainee

Successful completion of the practicum hours is a condition of continued employment. Failure to meet the practicum requirements or to maintain satisfactory performance in the clinical training program may result in the termination of the position.

Clinician I

Valid or current registration in California as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Intern (PCCI) or related California registration is required.

Clinician II

Valid or current licensure in California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPPC) or related California license is required.