Behavioral Health Clinician - Ft

• Meet with individuals and groups to assist them in identifying strengths and barriers and developing realistic plans to address them;
• Advise clients on available community resources;
• Act in a liaison and advocate capacity between the client, persons or agencies involved;
• Make referrals and other arrangements as assigned;
• Secure the cooperation of relatives in treatment programs;
• Participate in training programs conducted for the benefit of the community;
• Act as a consultant for other community agencies;
• Prepare and present cases for review by other staff;
• Prepare and maintain complex treatment and progress reports on assigned cases;
• Participate in matters relating to diagnosis, treatment, discharge and follow-up planning;
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of disciplines in treatment planning; and
• Perform the administrative or supervisory responsibility for staff in a program or unit including scheduling, training, case allocation, clinical direction and performance evaluation.

• Perform psychiatric social work and psychotherapy of a complex nature with clients and groups;
• Prepare clear, concise case work records and make recommendations on the basis of such information; organize and manage a caseload; and work with a bureaucratic system;
• Retain personal objectivity while dealing with the problems of others;
• Perform the therapist's role in a manner consistent with professional standards and ethics;
• Determine functional impairments of clients and prioritize their needs;
• Decide appropriate treatment focus and methods without clinical supervision;
• Work with a team to integrate various clinical approaches into a treatment program; and
• Anticipate a potential crisis, manage and be able to apply appropriate clinical intervention when necessary.

• Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities;
• Biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, and substance abuse;
• Culturally proficient practices with diverse case load;
• Scope and activities of the public and private health and welfare agencies and other available resources; and
• Principles and techniques of mental health education, prevention, and crisis intervention within the community.

PATTERN I

• Graduation from an accredited two (2) year Graduate School of Social Work with receipt of a Master's Degree and acquisition of the State recognized license.

PATTERN II

• Graduation from an accredited graduate program with receipt of a Master's Degree and acquisition of a LCSW or MFT License which meets qualifications to participate in a Short-Doyle program.

PATTERN III

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology may be substituted for the above educational requirement;AND
• Two (2) years of experience in a Mental Health setting under clinical supervision as required to qualify for the State recognized license.

• Licensed as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California;OR
• A license as a Psychologist in the State of California may be substituted for the above licensure requirement.

• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker with the State of California: AND.
• Have a current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.