Mental Health Clinical Specialist

The Position

Mental health is a critical part of overall wellness. With the continuing rise of mental health issues across America, Contra Costa County is looking for standout individuals who are ready to serve our community and be a part of the solution. Mental Health Clinical Specialists are found in various divisions, programs, the County hospital, and health centers. This role is responsible for providing psycho-therapeutic intervention, treatment, and other mental health services to individuals, groups, and families. Read the complete job description by clicking this link.

• The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases for this classification: 5% on July 1, 2024 | 5% on July 1, 2025

• We offer some positions that require bilingual proficiency - incumbents will receive a salary differential of $200 per month

• Many of our programs have unit leader assignments. If designated as a unit leader, incumbents will receive an additional 5% differential of their base salary.

• Many of our programs offer professional clinical supervision for individuals gaining post-degree hours toward their state licensure.

• Union representation - Mental Health Clinical Specialists are represented by Teamsters, Local 856

Learn more about where Mental Health Clinical Specialists can be found within our county:

Behavioral Health Division

• Access Line

• Adult Mental Health Services

• Alcohol & Other Drug Services

• Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime (A3) Community Crisis Response

• Children's Mental Health Services

• Child/Family Mental Health Services

• Child Social Services Assessment

• Conservatorship Guardianship

• First Hope Program

• Housing Services

• Juvenile Probation Mental Health Services

• Mental Health Diversion Program

• Mental Health Forensic Services

• Older Adult Mental Health Services

• Quality Assurance/Utilization Review

• Wrap Around Program

Ambulatory Care and Health Centers

• George & Cynthia Miller Wellness Center

• Concord Health Center

Psychiatric Emergency Services and Inpatient Psychiatry

Detention Mental Health

Public Health Division

• Health Care for Homeless

• School Based Clinics

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses Required:

1. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicles Operator's License.

2. Possession of one of the following professional licenses is required. Either:

a. A valid license issued by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as a:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); or

b. A valid license as a Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.

Substitution for License:

Either:

• Possession of a Master's Degree in psychology or closely related behavioral science field from an accredited college or university, and registration with the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC); or

• Possession of a Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an accredited college, university, or other educational institution accredited by the California State Board of Psychology.

As a condition of continued employment, incumbents hired with either an AMFT, ASW, APCC, or a Doctorate in Psychology must obtain status as a LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or a licensed Psychologist, respectively, issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology, within the time periods established by the licensing agencies.

Selection Process

• Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants must apply on-line and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

• Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%).

TENTATIVE EXAM DATES

Supplemental questions will be evaluated on a bi-weekly basis. Responses to the supplemental questions are submitted at the time of application filing.

The examination steps noted above may be changed in accordance with the County's Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact exams@cchealth.org. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.