Crisis Specialist - Jail Mental Health Services



Job Details

Crisis Specialist - Jail Mental Health Services
Employer

County of Marin

Salary

$5,836.13 - $7,030.40 Monthly

Location

San Rafael, CA

Job Type

Part Time, Regular

Job Number

1488-18-05

Department

Health & Human Services

Division

Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

Opening Date

05/22/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Vacancies
1
Weekly Schedule
20-40 hrs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities
If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least 72 hours in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

Department of Health & Human Services:  At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.



 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The position provides psychiatric assessment to clients in a correctional institution. The Crisis Specialist is responsible for conducting crisis and mental health assessments of inmate patients, either at time of booking or at any point during their incarceration. Evaluations and treatment can include brief psychotherapeutic interventions, medication management, crisis intervention, and 5150 evaluations. With information derived from a clinical interview, nursing and deputy reports, case history, and collateral information, including the reason for their arrest and incarceration, the Crisis Specialist writes a semi-structured report, develops and then implements a treatment plan for clients under their care including making referrals to appropriate disciplines and agencies (at discharge) based on the indicated need.  

Currently, there is one (1) part-time (20 hours a week) and one (1) full-time vacancy with the jail mental health team that will be filled with either a Crisis Specialist or a Licensed Crisis Specialist.  Anticipated schedule is either Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday. 

Please note, there may be other opportunities coming up for full-time and part-time work and we will be using this list to fill those positions.  Please be sure to indicate your preferences for full-time and/or part-time work on your application. 
 

ABOUT YOU

Highly Qualified Candidate: Our highly qualified candidate will have experience working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or justice involved adults in crisis situations.  He/she will be able to work independently and collaboratively with a small team as well as with law enforcement and medical professionals. The candidate will be able to organize their work effectively, as well as being able to document complex clinical information quickly, accurately, and concisely, and utilize this information to rapidly develop a treatment plan. The ideal candidate has the ability to utilize de-escalation skills while maintaining safety of self and inmate client and has the ability to work effectively in high stress circumstances. The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic and assessment skills in addition to having the ability to work with and relay information to a wide-range of clients, families, and other professionals.

We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications:

EITHER possession of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychiatric nursing, psychology, counseling or a closely related field, OR possession of a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field, OR completion of three years of graduate education including completion of the doctoral-qualifying comprehensive examinations and a university-approved clinical internship equal to two full-time academic quarters (900 hours). Two years of clinical mental health experience under qualified supervision in a mental health setting appropriate to the assignment. The experience must have included screening, diagnostic assessment, referral/linkage and/or treatment in either an inpatient, outpatient, field based, or criminal justice setting for extremely emotionally disturbed and/or psychiatrically impaired individuals.

Certificates and Licenses: Must be eligible and sit for professional licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Professional Clinical Counselor or Registered Nurse in the State of California within timelines consistent with the W and I Code. Qualified non-California residents must obtain a California License within timelines consistent with the W and I Code. Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines will result in termination of employment.
 
California Driver's License: Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of a recent DMV history. At the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record.

ABOUT THE PROCESS

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of a highly qualified review, supplemental application screening, online assessment, written examination, practical performance, oral examination or any combination to determine which candidate's names may be placed on the eligible list. 

If the recruitment is open and continuous, submit completed application materials as soon as possible. Applications for Open & Continuous recruitments are reviewed in the order in which they are received and on an as-needed basis. The filing period for an open and continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions that may occur in this assignment while the list remains active.


Special Requirements: Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.

Background Investigation: Successful applicants will be subject to a thorough and rigorous background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, interviews with friends, relatives, neighbors and employers; verification of DMV records; and overall employment and education history. An applicant may be disqualified for past criminal convictions, poor driving record, providing false background information, and other reasons.

Drug Use Standards: No use of any illegal drug in the past three years. No felony drug use (e.g. cocaine, amphetamines, etc.) in the past five years. No hallucinogenics ever. No intravenous drug use or drug sales ever. Applicants successful in testing will be given a polygraph examination and/or computerized voice stress analysis and will be asked about illegal drug use. (See pre-employment drug use guidelines.)

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.   
 
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage.

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 11 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals.  Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan: Choice of three health plans (two Kaiser HMOs and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP).  There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
 
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104.  For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
 

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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum education and experience qualifications for this position are as follows:,

EITHER possession of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychiatric nursing, psychology, counseling or a closely related field, OR possession of a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field, OR completion of three years of graduate education including completion of the doctoral-qualifying comprehensive examinations and a university-approved clinical internship equal to two full-time academic quarters (900 hours). Two years of clinical mental health experience under qualified supervision in a mental health setting appropriate to the assignment. The experience must have included screening, diagnostic assessment, referral/linkage and/or treatment in either an inpatient, outpatient, field based or criminal justice setting for extremely emotionally disturbed and/or psychiatrically impaired individuals.


Please tell us how you are meeting the minimum requirements for the position. For education, please list your qualifying degree or education as indicated above, in the education section of the application. For experience, please provide us with a detailed description of your experience, dates of employment, and the name of the employer(s) where you gained your experience.
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LICENSE ELIGIBLE REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must be eligible and sit for professional licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Professional Clinical Counselor or Registered Nurse in the State of California within timelines consistent with the California Welfare and Institutions Code. Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines will result in termination of employment. Please indicate which license you are eligible to sit for and the approximate date you intend to take the licensing examination.
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NARRATIVE QUESTIONS (Please answer all questions below):

Describe your professional experience working with mentally ill adults, in general, and offenders in particular, either in a custodial setting or in an outpatient community setting. In your description, please tell us where you obtained this experience, dates of employment and duties performed.
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Describe your approach when working with clients with co-occurring disorders.
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Describe your experience working with law enforcement and the challenges and advantages.
06
What factors would you consider when evaluating an adult in crisis (in jail or other mandated setting) to determine priority of response time and interventions?
07
Describe your ideal working environment both physically and emotionally. What is your work philosophy and style? What work values are important to you? Give us an example of a position you have held where your philosophy, style and values matched the best and why.

* Required Question

Employer
County of Marin
Address
3501 Civic Center Drive
Room 415
San Rafael, California, 94903
Phone
415 473-2126

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