Juvenile Hall Behavioral Health Clinician (B.H. Clinician II/III)

San Luis Obispo County Health Agency (Behavioral Health) is currently recruiting for a full-time Behavioral Health Clinician II/III to work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team serving SLO county youth in the Juvenile Hall. This position offers a desirable Tuesday - Friday schedule with one evening shift a week. Employees working in a 24-hour facility are eligible for additional pay differential opportunities. More information can be found here.

This role offers an opportunity to be part of a trauma-informed team, using traditional therapeutic approaches such as individual and family therapy, and crisis assessment and management, as well innovative interventions, such as neurofeedback and SoundHeal, a vibro-acoustic mindfulness intervention.

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This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

The ideal candidate possesses the following skills:

• Within scope of licensure, education, and experience: assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, and psychotherapeutic modalities
• Principles, practices and techniques of psychotherapy, substance use disorder treatment within a variety of modalities, and evidence based practices
• Federal, State, and Local regulations related to the practice and procedures for mental health and substance use disorders including HIPAA, HITECH, and 42 CFR
• Culturally competent recovery and resiliency oriented care
• Medical terminology related to mental health and substance use disorder assessment and treatment
• Psychiatric medications
• Principles of individual and group behavior

Ability to:

• Effectively assess and treat clients
• Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of clients, co-workers, and others from a variety of socio-economic, racial, ethnic, and other diverse backgrounds and orientations
• Work effectively in a demanding environment with a multi-disciplinary team
• Apply existing laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to behavioral health department operations
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in written form
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services in the Electronic Health Record
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and support when interacting with staff and others
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment  

Education and Experience

Unless noted otherwise, licensure/registration must be held at time of application and maintained throughout employment. 

Behavioral Health Clinician II: Master's Degree in a counseling or related field, and proof of active intern registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or Board of Psychology; and equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience, post-Master's degree, in providing direct services to individuals and/or families. 

Behavioral Health Clinician III: Current active and unrestricted California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist, AND two (2) years of full-time experience, after obtaining master’s degree, in providing direct services to individuals and/or families. 

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.  To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Your attached resume will not substitute for the completion of the application. Please complete all required fields and supplemental questions.

Be advised that while use of AI is common practice, we want to see your individual style and critical thinking skills in your answers to the supplemental questions. 

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at ha.humanresources@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.