Mental Health Clinician II

Salary : $74,464.00 - $90,500.80 Annually

Location : Ukiah, CA

Job Type : Full-time Permanent

Job Number : 25.185

Department : BHRS - Mental Health Services

Opening Date : 07 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

The Position

This position serves as the Licensed Mental Health Clinician for the Juvenile Hall and Juvenile Probation. The vacancy is in Ukiah, CA.

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions throughout the County, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium

Performs complex, professional level counseling services and psychotherapy functions, including : managing cases, initiating crisis management, conducting therapy sessions, and developing new programs. This is the journey level position in the series. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bilingual English / Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.

• Performs counseling and psychotherapy functions, including : answering crisis calls; talking with patients, one on one, identifying problems and assisting patients in reaching goals; conducting evaluations and assessments; providing ongoing supportive therapy; performing court-ordered psycho social assessments; conducting group therapy sessions; presenting findings; and intervening during patient crisis.
• Interviews and evaluates client for admittance; determines if client has potential to harm self or others; finds board and care placements and other housing for clients; assists clients in obtaining financial resources.
• Participates in treatment team, staff and professional meetings to discuss client progress.
• Prepares progress notes, charts and closing and / or transfer summaries on clients in accordance with professional standards, state regulations and department protocol.
• Maintains and provides safe environment for clients and staff.
• Initiates, coordinates and manages special programs.
• Serves as liaison and consultant with schools, organizations, agencies, parents, children, probation officers, etc. on issues concerning clients; assists families, teachers and / or counselors in identifying children with mental health problems; participates on the Mental Health Critical Incident Stress De-Briefing Team.
• Provides consultation and related services to school districts, including : participating on special teams, developing intervention strategies and supporting school staff in early identification of at-risk children.
• Monitors productivity / work flow and resolves problems to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintains and upgrades knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars, meetings and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
• Researches and corrects errors.
• Enters and retrieves information from a computer terminal; uses the computer system to retrieve a variety of daily, monthly and yearly reports.
• Disseminates a variety of information to various agencies, divisions, or departments via telephone, employee meetings, mail or fax.
• May serve as backup for other positions within the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience :

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology or related field; or

Bachelor's degree when also possessing a Psychiatric Registered Nurse certification, and

Two to three years of progressively responsible experience; or,

When also possessing required licensure, a combination of related education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications :

Marriage and Family Therapist (or)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (or)

Licensed Psychologist (or)

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Mental and Physical Abilities :

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information :

Examination Process : All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing : The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and / or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements : Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and / or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

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The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY

Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT

Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to :

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE

Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION

Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE

Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE

The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE

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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM

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LABOR CONTRACTS

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Mental Health Clinician II requires possession of at least one (1) of the following licenses or certifications : Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Licensed Psychologist; or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse.Which requirement(s) do you posses?

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