County of San Diego, CA

Licensed Mental Health Clinicians working in the Office of Public Defender will work collaboratively with Deputy Public Defenders to develop treatment and release plans for a diverse group of clients in custody.. Incumbents will provide behavioral/mental health services for justice involved individuals, such as case consultation with attorneys/public defender staff/justice partners, screenings, assessments, court advocacy, and discharge planning.. Incumbents will work within a law firm and are expected to assess clients in a variety of settings including adult and juvenile detention facilities, hospital, and community settings for the purpose of care coordination and linkage to outpatient clinics, case management, day treatment.. Licensure by the State of California as a LCSW, MFT, LPCC, or Clinical Psychologist.. Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

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Salary: $102,169.60 Annually Location : County of San Diego, CA Job Type: Regular - Full time Job Number: 24510203PD Department: Public Defender Division: Primary Public Defender Opening Date: 03/29/2024 Job Summary The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for the position of LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN-PUBLIC DEFENDER Future Salary Increases ** July 2024 - 2.75% increase to base pay $102,169.60 annual base salary The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Licensed Mental Health Clinical (LMHC). The LMHC is a full-time, on-site position. This eligible list will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies in the Department of the Public Defender. The Department of the Public Defender provides quality legal assistance to individuals charged with a crime in state court who are financially unable to retain private counsel. Click HEREto learn more about the department. Licensed Mental Health Clinicians working in the Office of Public Defender will work collaboratively with Deputy Public Defenders to develop treatment and release plans for a diverse group of clients in custody. Incumbents will provide behavioral/mental health services for justice involved individuals, such as case consultation with attorneys/public defender staff/justice partners, screenings, assessments, court advocacy, and discharge planning. Incumbents will work within a law firm and are expected to assess clients in a variety of settings including adult and juvenile detention facilities, hospital, and community settings for the purpose of care coordination and linkage to outpatient clinics, case management, day treatment. Specific job functions include: <ol><li>Clinically evaluates and assesses the nature and extent of an individual's condition using psychosocial case histories, psychological test results, educational assessment tools, and additional available resources.<li>As a member of the defense team, Licensed Mental Health Clinicians will consult with attorneys regarding assessments, clinician determinations, mitigation, and treatment recommendations for the defense of the client's criminal case.<li>May make recommendations to Superior Court judges, attorneys, probation officers, and other justice partners regarding appropriate treatment recommendations and discharge plans from carceral settings.</li></li></li></ol> Incumbents may work weekends, evening hours, and possibility for overtime. Please click for a complete job description of Licensed Mental Health Clinician, including essential functions, examples of qualifying education and experience, working conditions, etc. ***Effective September 9, 2022, this hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee's name on your job application in the space provided. *** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: <ol><li>A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in counseling, social work, or a closely related field or doctorate degree in psychology; AND,<li>At least two (2) years of full-time, post master's degree experience working in a mental health program providing counseling and crisis intervention, under clinical supervision; AND,<li>Licensure by the State of California as a LCSW, MFT, LPCC, or Clinical Psychologist.</li></li></li></ol> NOTES: A National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at time of employment. The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening. EVALUATION PROCESS: Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. NOTES: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job on a case-by-case basis. The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. 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The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority. Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary 01 Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume," or "See Application," as these are not valid answers. If you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the hiring department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application. Do you understand this information? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 02 Are you currently licensed by the State of California as an unrestricted: <ul> <li>Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)</li> <li>Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)</li> <li>Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)</li> <li>Clinical Psychologist</li> <li>I am not currently licensed by the State of CA in any of the licenses listed above.</li> </ul> 03 Please provide your license number and expiration date. 04 Do you have a valid National Provider Identification number (NPI)? Note: An NPI number is required at the time of employment. <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 05 Do you possess a master's degree from an accredited U.S. graduate school, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in counseling, social work, or a closely related field or doctorate degree in psychology? Note: Please submit a copy of your degree or final transcript. <ul> <li>A copy of my degree/final transcript is attached</li> <li>I have requested and will submit my degree/final transcript</li> <li>I do not have a master's degree from an accredited U.S. graduate school, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in the areas indicated above</li> </ul> 06 Please indicate how many years of full-time, post master's degree experience you have working in a mental health program providing counseling and crisis intervention, under clinical supervision. Be sure to include this information in the work experience section of your application. <ul> <li>23 months of experience or less</li> <li>2 to 3 years of experience</li> <li>More than 3 years of experience</li> <li>I do not have this experience</li> </ul> 07 Do you have experience performing any of the following? Check all that apply. <ul> <li>Testifying in Court and/or preparing court reports</li> <li>Coordinating care with community behavioral health providers</li> <li>Collaborating with internal and external agencies and partners</li> <li>Training and developing, improving and implementing social and mental health programs and projects</li> <li>I do not have experience in any of the areas listed above</li> </ul> 08 Please describe your experience for each box selected in Question #7. If you do not have any experience, please indicate with "N/A." 09 Do you have experience working with the populations listed below? Check all that apply. <ul> <li>Children/Youth</li> <li>Adults/Older adults while incarcerated or previously incarcerated</li> <li>Persons determined to be gravely disabled</li> <li>Individuals conserved under the LPS Act</li> <li>None of the above</li> </ul> 10 Do you have experience working with adults/older adults in any of the following areas? Check all that apply. <ul> <li>Working in the field (i.e. home visits)</li> <li>Crisis intervention</li> <li>Engaging with clients who may be resistant to mental health treatment and support</li> <li>Training or work experience with clients with dementia or related cognitive disorders</li> <li>Working in a clinical environment</li> <li>Working in an acute psychiatric inpatient setting</li> <li>Behavioral Health Clinical Services and Programs</li> <li>Treatment Facilities</li> <li>Working in a legal setting</li> <li>I do not have experience in any of the areas listed above</li> </ul> 11 Please describe your experience for each box selected in Question #10. If you do not have any experience, please indicate with "N/A." 12 Do you have experience working with children, youth, transitional age youth, adults, and/or older adults in a clinical setting, detentions environment, or inpatient setting in any of the following areas? Check all that apply. <ul> <li>Clinically evaluating and assessing the nature and extent of an individual's condition using psychosocial case histories, psychological test results and educational assessment tools</li> <li>Making clinical assessments, diagnosing and developing treatment plans including coordinating with youth's multi-disciplinary treatment team</li> <li>Participating in case conferences with psychiatrists and clinical psychologists and acting as therapeutic team member</li> <li>Meeting with clients and family members to interpret and explain the social and emotional factors pertaining to behavioral health issues and the methods of alleviating emotional and environmental problems</li> <li>Consulting with community agencies on the identification and management of social and behavioral health issues</li> <li>Providing Mental Health services to a juvenile population in a detention facility</li> <li>Providing and/or developing interventions that meet criminogenic needs of youth in a detention facility</li> <li>Assessing for and providing Substance Use treatment to youth</li> <li>Providing Individual, Group, and Family Psychotherapy</li> <li>Managing a therapeutic milieu</li> <li>I do not have experience in any of the areas listed above</li> </ul> 13 Please describe your experience for each box selected in Question #12. If you do not have any experience, please indicate with "N/A." 14 Licensed Mental Health Clinicians may work in a variety of roles and settings including hospital, outpatient, day treatment, and community outreach programs. Please select all areas you are willing to work in. <ul> <li>Clinical role (Adults)</li> <li>Clinical role (Juvenile Detentions)</li> <li>Clinical/Administrative role</li> <li>Care Coordination</li> <li>Case Management</li> <li>Outpatient Clinic</li> <li>In an acute psychiatric inpatient setting</li> <li>Forensic setting with clients or agencies involved in the criminal justice system</li> <li>Detentions Facilities</li> <li>Testifying and/or judicial consultations</li> </ul> 15 Have you used or maintained an electronic health record system? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 16 Briefly describe your experience using or maintaining an electronic health record system. In your response, please include the following: 1. Name of the electronic health record system 2. Brief description of your experience or knowledge 3. Types of functions performed within the system If you do not have any experience, please indicate with "N/A." 17 Are you willing and able to work with patients that exhibit hostile, abusive, or aggressive behavior? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 18 If selected for this position, are you willing to work evenings, weekends, and possibly overtime? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 19 How did you first hear about this job opportunity? <ul> <li>San Diego County Website</li> <li>Governmentjobs.com</li> <li>Mana de San Diego</li> <li>Family, Friend, Neighbor</li> <li>County Employee Resources Group</li> <li>College/University Career Site/Handshake/Diversity Groups</li> <li>County Social Media</li> <li>Linkedin</li> <li>Indeed.com</li> <li>Voice and Viewpoint</li> <li>Other</li> </ul> 20 If you selected "Other" in the question above, please tell us how you first heard about this job opportunity. Please indicate "N/A" if not applicable. 21 Were you referred by a County employee to apply for this position? Note: effective September 9, 2022, County employees are eligible to earn cash awards for any candidates they refer to hard to recruit positions that are then hired. <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 22 If you responded "Yes" to the above, in the space provided please list the name of the County employee that referred you. Required Question

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