CLINICAL THERAPIST I/II

$24.35 - $31.76 hourly $1,947.93 - $2,540.43 biweekly $4,220.51 - $5,504.27 monthly $50,646.13 - $66,051.23 annually RCRMC's Riverside AND Moreno Valley Campuses have openings for California Licensed Clinical Social Workers (Clinical Therapist II) for INPATIENT Psychiatric Units. If you are not yet licensed (or not licensed in CA), but do not need any hours of supervision, you could be considered as well.Classifications in this series perform a range of therapeutic assignments related to the field of mental or behavioral health services and psychiatric social work, including the design and implementation of personalized treatment plans, individual and group psychotherapy, evaluations and investigations, and professional counseling, as applicable by professional licensing law, in order to meet the needs of consumers and/or families with mental or emotional disorders; and are assigned other work, as required. This is the journey and licensed level of the Clinical Therapist series. Positions in this class include the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Incumbents are experienced, licensed clinical social workers. The Clinical Therapist II class has responsibility for performing, within the scope of licensure, the full scope of psychotherapy and counseling for individual consumers, couples, families, and groups exhibiting a variety of mental health and related disorders in a clinic or institutional setting. Assignments range from average difficulty to very complex and may include serving in a lead capacity over other mental health treatment staff. Examples Of Duties: * Interviews consumers, relatives, and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing mental or emotional disorders; * Develops service plans with consumers; evaluates psychological, economic, vocational, educational, physical, health, socialization, and housing needs; * Coordinates with other staff members (psychiatrists, psychologists, and other program staff) and community agencies in carrying out and designing treatment and/or rehabilitation plans; * Assists the consumers and other concerned individuals in understanding the nature of major psychological illnesses and their psychosocial effects; * Assists the consumers and their families in understanding and choosing options of mental health treatment; * Initiates and conducts individual, collateral, group, and family therapy sessions; * Establishes and maintains effective contacts with local area mental health resources including community members, parents, schools, residential facilities and other agencies/organizations; * Performs specialized tasks including involuntary hospitalization procedures (5150) and Tarasoff assessments; * Participates in mental health conferences and local area committees; * Prepares reports and writes correspondence; * May provide guidance to volunteers and staff; * Acts as a casework consultant to other clinical therapists and other departmental staff; * Licensed level, within the scope of licensure, may provide clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians; * Coordinate clinical decisions in response to operational demands; * Conduct clinical discussions regarding complex and/or difficult cases; * Respond to emergencies, within licensure, which may occur on the unit; * Coordinate the flow of information and clinical data to ensure continuity in treatment and/or shift; * Serve as liaison with other sections, units, services, and agencies. Typical Qualifications: Knowledge of: Psychological aspects of physical and emotional disturbances and mental deficiencies; Characteristics of emotional and mental disorders including their effect on the individual in the community; Mental health local community resources and community support systems; Principles of clinical interviewing and methods of recording consumer information; Individual licensing law and the scope of professional practice governed by the same; Laws, rules, and regulations of publicly operated health and welfare programs; Principles and techniques for making psychosocial assessments. Ability to: Effectively apply the principles and techniques of clinical therapy, including a variety of treatment modalities; Analyze consumer behavior and apply treatment or counseling techniques in a coordinated care social rehabilitation environment; Speak and write effectively; Provide crisis intervention; Prepare clear and concise reports and interpret data; Work effectively with a multicultural consumer and family population with diverse backgrounds and needs; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, their families, other staff members, and mental health organizations/ agencies; Provide work direction and training to staff; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team; Communicate the goals and objectives of the County's mental and behavioral health services to members of the community and other interested individuals; Consult with and assist in the professional development and supervision of unlicensed clinical therapists, within the scope of appropriate licensure, and other mental health support staff. License/Certificate: EITHER Possession of a license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences. OR II Possession of an out-of-state license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker. Individuals hired under this option shall obtain their license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences within three years of date of hire. During the interim three years, the incumbent shall be eligible for a State Department of Mental Health Professional Licensing Waiver Request approved by the State Department of Mental Health. Supplemental Information: All interested candidates should submit a detailed resume to: jobmatch@rc-hr.com AND send a courtesy copy to: qridley@rc-hr.com All questions can be directed via email to Qiana Ridley at the same email address. This recruitment is open until filled. Self nomination does not guarantee a referral or an interview. Read and follow special application instructions on this posting. If available, click the 'Apply' link located on this page. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, special accommodation or other employment questions, go back to our Employment page and see our Frequently Asked Questions. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). For further information regarding this posting, contact: Qiana Ridley at 951/486-5528 or send an email to qridley@rc-hr.com . For more information, please visit our website at: www.rc-hr.com. EOE.