Mental Health Clinician I (1147)

 II position. The recruitment for the Mental Health Clinician I and Mental Health Clinician II will be merged for interview and hiring purposes. The successful candidate may be hired from either level..**
• WORK YEAR:** Full time: 7 hours per day/Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm/11 months/183 duty days, 215 total paid days annually, including vacation and holidays. (Prorated upon hire)
• START DATE:** As soon as possible after interview
• SALARY:** Salary Schedule 17C, $44.83 - $57.22 per hour. Placement dependent on experience. Annual stipend pay: Master's $750, or Doctorate $1,250 (Prorated upon hire).
• AREA OF ASSIGNMENT:** School and Community Wellness, Bangor and Berry Creek, Butte County, CA
• DEADLINE:** Please apply by Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm
• definition:**

Under the supervision of the assigned Administrator and within the scope of their training, the Mental Health Clinician I provides assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and psychotherapeutic treatment to children and adults; may provide educational consulting services to other staff, community agencies, and the public, and may do related work as required.
• distinguishing Characteristics:**

This is an entry-level position leading to work as a credentialed Mental Health Clinician II. Positions require that incumbents work within the scope of a:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT); OR

PhD with a license in Clinical Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy; OR

Masters of Social Work with either a license (LCSW) or registration (ACSW) ; OR

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or a Professional Clinical Counselor Registered Intern (APCC)
• *EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: (May include but is not limited to the following)**
• Performs intensive casework services with children and adult clients or their relatives through individual or group therapy
• Participates in the intake process in the evaluation of problems presented and in the development of treatment plans
• Gathers data relative to a client's personal, social, and emotional history by interviewing client, relatives, friends, teachers, and employers
• Prepares case histories with particular emphasis on psycho-social factors affecting the client
• Cooperates with other staff members and with community agencies in carrying out treatment plans
• Provides consultation and case management with school staff, other departments and outside agency providers
• Interprets and explains to school staff, community groups, and outside agency providers, the social, emotional, and behavioral factors pertaining to the student's disability in order to provide a better understanding of how these factors are impacting the student's educational progress
• Interprets and implements evidence-based methods of treatment for social, emotional, and behavioral problems related to the student's assessed areas of need
• Prepares records and reports related to progress on goals and psychosocial status assessments
• Prepares LEA Medi-Cal billing logs for all appropriate services
• qualifications:**
• *Knowledge of:**
• Principals, techniques, and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities
• Biological, behavioral, and environmental aspects of emotional disturbance, mental health disabilities, and/or substance abuse
• The scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies and other available community resources
• Principles and techniques of mental health consultation, education, and prevention within the community
• LEA Medi-Cal billing practices and required record-keeping
• Ability To:**
• Effectively apply psychotherapeutic techniques of a complex nature in the treatment of individual clients and groups
• Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relatio ships with clients and their families, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and colleagues
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive casework records, and make sound recommendations on the basis of such information
• Organize and manage a caseload
• Provide targeted case management including regular collaboration with school staff, service providers, family members, and outside agency providers
• Education And Experience:**
• Possession of a Master's Degree or higher in Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy with either a valid California license in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) or Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern (AMFT)

OR
• Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work with either a valid California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)

OR
• Valid California license as a Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or a Professional Clinical Counselor Registered Intern (APCC)

OR
• Valid California License as a Clinical Psychologist
• other:**
• Successful candidates must meet the educational requirements to obtain a California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in either School Counseling, School Psychology, or School Social Work within two years of employment in this classification to remain employed with Butte County Office of Education
• Possession of California Driver's License and appropriate automobile insurance
• other:**
• To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
• FINGERPRINTING FOR CONDUCTING A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED and completed upon offer of employment.
• *For full Job Description and to Apply: **

Online applications only; no paper copies will be accepted. All online applications must be accompanied by the following attachments;

Incomplete applications will not be accepted
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation required, current letters preferred
• Proof of advanced degree and licensure per the job description
• *Upon offer of employment proof of a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance will be required**
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