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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II (Formerly Clinical Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapist II)

County of Orange
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II
(Formerly Clinical Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapist II)
 

In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:

Effective June 28, 2024 – 4.25% increase

Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.


Premium Pay

In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:

  • Bilingual pay: Qualified employees who meet the criteria found on page 19 (Download PDF reader) shall receive an additional ninety $0.90 cents per hour for all hours paid.
  • Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours found here (Download PDF reader) (page 15).

Other Additional Premium Pays (Download PDF reader) 
 

This recruitment is open to the public.
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Behavioral Health Clinician II positions within the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for one (1) year and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After one (1) year, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration.

Please note that a current, valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is required to be placed on the eligible list. If you have applied for your license but do not possess such by the date of application, you are required to provide proof of your BBS license application at the time of application submission. Those without possession of a valid LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or proof of the application for a BBS license will be disqualified from the recruitment.
 

HEALTH CARE AGENCY
The County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.   

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
The Behavioral Health Services  Division consists of three service areas, Adult and Older Adult Behavioral Health, Authority and Quality Improvement Services and Children, Youth & Prevention Services. The Division provides a culturally competent and client-centered system of behavioral health services for all eligible county residents in need of treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse and mental health care.

THE OPPORTUNITY
These positions provide professional counseling and treatment services for adults, children and youth exhibiting a wide variety of mental health, drug abuse and/or alcohol related disorders in a clinic, home, field or institutional setting. Depending on the assignment, night, weekend and holiday shifts may be required. The Behavioral Health Clinician II may:

  • Provide both individual and group interventions, such as psycho-educational groups, parent training, brief individual counseling, brief group counseling, case management, referral, and linkage to community services
  • Administer a variety of evidence-based practices in interventions provided to the community
  • Screen participants for program eligibility and conduct both individual and family needs assessments
  • Prepare written materials and present information professionally and will represent HCA positively
  • Collect both demographic and outcomes data to measure impact of program and changes in behavioral health
  • Use the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system for scheduling and documentation requirements for some divisions
  • Participate in the on-going development and implementation of programs and may complete a variety of projects to accomplish this task
  • Provide field-based services to participants to help engage them in treatment and also help them find meaningful roles and activities in the community
  • Follow the ethical and practice guidelines as outlined by the Board of Behavioral Science
  • May participate in research projects, conduct oversight of services by contract providers, or perform crisis intervention and involuntary hold evaluations depending on division requirements
  • May serve as a clinical lead for employees in the Behavioral Health Clinician I class


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, good decision making and exercise good problem-solving skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate will work independently and demonstrate reliability, proactive involvement in work, and confidence and optimism in performing daily tasks. Bilingual skills are highly desirable, specifically in Spanish or Vietnamese. In addition, the ideal candidate should have substantial knowledge and practical experience directly related to the following core competencies:

Professional and Technical Expertise

  • Understanding and applying Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Understanding and applying evidence-based practices in a behavioral health setting
  • Applying recovery principles when working with participants as they move through the various stages of recovery
  • Working with participants who may be in crisis and may have previous hospitalizations due to their mental illness
  • Understanding of Integrated Care and treating a whole person by way of collaboration with Agency partners in the larger health care community
  • Providing prevention and early intervention behavioral health services
  • Software proficiency with EHR, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Critical Thinking l Decision Making

  • Understanding of the importance of outcome measures and how they can be utilized to make improvements in the program
  • Evaluating situations for crisis in the community and determining if an involuntary psychiatric hold is needed
  • Executing quick and effective decisions impacting clients' health care treatment

Oral Communication l Relationship Building

  • Communicating relevant critical information to other County agencies and/or stakeholders to better facilitate continuity of care
  • Communicating with tact and discretion when working with confidential information
  • De-escalating hostile or confrontational clients/customers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here for a complete classification description and minimum qualifications including Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions of Behavioral Health Clinician II.

Applicants who are applying with an out of state license should refer to the minimum qualifications link above. 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

Based on the Agency/Department's needs, modification to the selection procedures listed above may occur. If changes in the selection procedures should occur, all candidates will receive notification via e-mail.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.