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 a salary range increase on the following date:
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 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.
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.BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICESThe Behavioral Health Services 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 OPPORTUNITYThese 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 ongoing 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick
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 PROCESSHuman 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 PreferenceThe 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 to review the policy.
Eligible ListOnce 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.
Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements.E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONE-mail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct e-mail address is included in our application and use only one e-mail account. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via e-mail through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your e-mail folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept e-mails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your e-mail address should change, please update your profile at
www.governmentjobs.com.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.For detailed information on how to apply, click
here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click
here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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