Job Details

Overview

Join the Youth and Family Services team as a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician! Multiple positions available!

If you want to learn more about being a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician and working with your community, listen to Greggory's story below!

Starting salary up to $59.70/hour ($124,601/year), a competitive total compensation package, an additional $1.50 per hour for fluent bilingual positions, reimbursement for licensure-related fees, and a $15,000 Signing Bonus!

The Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician - Youth and Family Services is a professional-level, licensed position. To qualify for this role, you must possess one of the following valid licenses issued by the State of California:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker license
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist license
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor license
• Possession of a valid, current license as a Psychologist
• Possession of a successor licensure recognized as equivalent by the State of California

Note: These positions may also be filled by a Registered Behavioral Health Clinician - Youth and Family Services, for which there is a separate concurrent recruitment. If you wish to be considered for the Registered positions, please apply for that recruitment.

About the Position

The Youth and Family Services Section within the Department of Health Services provides outpatient mental health services to children and youth, including therapy, case management, rehabilitation, and medication support. These positions will provide vital services in one of the Youth and Family Services programs and will focus on:

• Conducting clinical and risk assessments of individuals
• Providing crisis intervention in clinics, schools, homes, and/or in a field-based setting
• Providing counseling to individuals and families, with a focus on working with the youth in our community
• Connecting the clients to necessary resources and services
• Working with diverse populations using trauma-informed practices and culturally sensitive responses
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation of services, gathering necessary information, and providing follow-up support to clients as directed

The most qualified candidates will have experience providing psychotherapy services to youth and families, be passionate about the mental health field, and possess many of the following:

• Experience providing crisis interventions, risk assessments, trauma-informed care, and case management services
• The ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Recovery-focused experience with clients with substance abuse disorders and/or mental health conditions
• Experience working with and referring clients to community resources
• Experience with effective interviewing techniques and case management practices
• The ability to adapt to a client's needs and problem-solve as necessary
• English/Spanish fluent bilingual skills are required for the CAPE and FASST positions

Program Details

About the Programs

CAPE Crisis Assessment, Prevention, and Education Team (Fluent Bilingual Required) provides on-campus mental health services across eight designated high school districts in Sonoma County. This role includes crisis response and consultation, assessment and intervention, linkage to care, education and prevention, and post-crisis support. This role collaborates closely with AODS Counselors on the CAPE team to provide integrated support addressing both mental health and substance use needs.

FASST-FSP Family Advocacy, Stabilization and Support Team Full Service Partnership (Fluent Bilingual Required) provides accessible, high-acuity short-term specialty mental health services to youth and support for their families. Services include diagnostic assessments, field-based outpatient therapy, care coordination, crisis intervention, case management, and referrals to specialized care. The program prioritizes client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices and may involve after-hours on-call shifts.

FYT Foster Youth Team assesses and coordinates care for foster youth ages 0-21, embedded in the Family Youth and Children (CPS) office. The assessor will provide crisis intervention, therapeutic support, and coordinate care in collaboration with child welfare staff and other professionals. There will be after-hours on-call shifts required.

What We Offer

We offer opportunities for growth and development, a rewarding work environment, flexible work arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Hiring Incentives $15,000 signing bonus paid over three installments in the first two years
• Hybrid Telework Schedule may be available depending on assignment
• Salary Advancement Increases after 1,040 hours (6 months full-time) and annually thereafter
• Bilingual Premium Pay Additional $1.50/hour for fluent bilingual positions
• Fee Reimbursement Possible reimbursement for registration fees and additional BBS requirements
• Paid Time Off Vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions 100% premium for most employee-only and employee+family plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Development/Wellness Annual benefit allowances up to $850
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Retirement Pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave Up to 8 weeks after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief Possible eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described may change. See the ESC and Employee Benefits Directory for details.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill four Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician - Youth and Family Services positions. The Civil Service title is Behavioral Health Clinician. The employment list may be used for future full-time, part-time, or temporary positions.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Education and Experience: Masters degree or higher in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field; some post-license experience is desirable.

Special Requirement: Possession of an active California Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist license prior to hire.

License: Valid California drivers license may be required depending on assignment.

Working knowledge and abilities: See job description for detailed competencies in clinical practice, crisis intervention, and multi-disciplinary teamwork.

Application Instructions

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax, email, or mail. Submit by the stated deadline. Continuous recruitments may close without notice.

The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

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