County of Santa Barbara
Behavioral Wellness Practitioner I (English & English/Spanish)
SALARY
See Position Description
LOCATION
County of Santa Barbara - All locations, CA
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER
18-5191-01
DEPARTMENT
Behavioral Wellness
OPENING DATE
04/25/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
See Position Description
LOCATION
County of Santa Barbara - All locations, CA
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER
18-5191-01
DEPARTMENT
Behavioral Wellness
OPENING DATE
04/25/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Description
- SALARY:
Practitioner I - $61,229.84 - $74,746.03 Annually
Practitioner II - $64,043.28 - $78,183.52 Annually
Additional Cash Benefit allowance: $6,149.26 Annually
*On-call, weekend and shift differential available when applicable
*Bilingual compensation when applicable
*5% Special Duty compensation available when assigned to locked facilities
The Behavioral Wellness Department is accepting applications to establish one employment list that will be used to fill current vacancies at all locations (separate lists for different locations will not be established). Hours offered for the various programs will vary from position to position. This information will be given to you at the time you have been invited to an interview.
NOTE: Depending on the candidate's qualifications and the needs of the department candidates may be appointed at the I or II level.
Some vacancies may result from a leave of absence (CS Rule 1414) and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under CS Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.
THE POSITION: Under direction, assesses, diagnoses, counsels, and provides psychotherapeutic treatment, rehabilitation, and care coordination for seriously emotionally disturbed children and adolescents, and seriously and persistently mentally ill adults; and performs related duties as required.
The incumbent will work within a system of interdisciplinary departmental teams and/or contract service agencies providing assessment, prevention, intervention, treatment, and related ancillary support services via an integrated service delivery system to people with alcohol and other drug-related problems, mental illness, and/or co-occurring conditions.
Click the following link for more information about the Behavioral Wellness services' and programs: https://www.countyofsb.org/behavioral-wellness
Examples of Duties
- Interviews potential clients to assess needs for mental health services or referral elsewhere; counsels or provides psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation services for individuals, couples, or members of a family to assist them in achieving productive social adjustments, reducing the impact of disabling disorders, and facilitating their achievement of living, vocational, recreational, and interpersonal goals.
- Documents clinical activity presenting diagnostic and interview findings, clinical evaluations, and recommendations; as a member of an interdisciplinary team, reviews diagnosis and treatment plans of clinic staff; may act as a case manager by coordinating services for clients to assure continuity of care and to assure that clients receive appropriate types of service.
- Provides crisis counseling in the field, in the office for individuals experiencing acute episodes; evaluates patients, and arranges for voluntary or involuntary admission to facilities for observation and treatment.
- Confers with and advises clients' relatives to secure their understanding of and cooperation in treatment and rehabilitation programs.
- Cooperates and works with other agencies and practitioners regarding mutual clientele.
- Educates clients and their families regarding their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and rehabilitation process.
- Manages the care of clients by assessing and referring them to public and private providers and monitoring their progress.
- Assists clients to obtain stable housing, physical health care, benefits and entitlements, and to learn basic living skills.
- Participates in quality assurance and program evaluation studies.
Employment Standards
Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Professional Licensure: Applicants must possess licensure in their profession from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences at the time of application.
Additional requirements- For LPCC: a minimum of (6) hours of continuing education (CE) specific to marriage and family therapy during each license renewal cycle.
- Driver's License: Independent travel is required for some positions in this class. If so, a valid Driver's License is required at the time of application. A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
- The ability to read, write, and converse fluently in English and Spanish may be required for some positions. Note: You must self-certify on the application form that you are fluent in English and Spanish. Hiring departments may test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name may be withheld from future certifications in accordance with Civil Service Rule 7.
Knowledge of: assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, counseling, and psychotherapeutic treatment of marriage, family, and child relationship dysfunctions; methods of developing and implementing a treatment plan; human service delivery system; current trends in the field of mental health; laws and regulations applicable to mental health; and basic math.
Ability to: perform effective counseling and psychotherapy with individuals, families, and groups; develop and maintain cooperative relationships with clients' families, members of other professional disciplines, social service agencies, and co-workers; relate professionally with persons with serious mental disorders; identify and utilize community resources; prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports.Supplemental Information
SELECTION PROCESS:
- Review Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires: To determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
- Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the responses to the supplemental questions.
Conditional Job Offer: Once on a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period.
NOTE: Veteran's preference credit is applicable for this position (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability. To receive veteran's preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran's Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources Department on or before the test date, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of the needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a doctor, or learning institution.
Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines. The County of Santa Barbara will not release any applicant's email address to a third party.
BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits, please visit our website at:www.countyofsb.org/hr/CompSumm.aspx?id=11024
The County of Santa Barbara respects and values a diverse workforce and strongly promotes strategies and activities to recruit, develop and retain qualified persons of varied backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences and races.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Open Until Filled. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. In Santa Barbara, applications and job bulletins may be obtained at the Human Resources Department, 1226 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. In Santa Maria, applications and job bulletins can be obtained on-line only at the Workforce Resource Center located at 1410 S. Broadway, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Debbie Beach, Senior HR Recruiter 805 568-2804
- Employer
- County of Santa Barbara
- Website
- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty
- Address
-
1226 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, California, 93101
- Employer
- County of Santa Barbara
- Website
- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty
- Address
-
1226 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, California, 93101
- Behavioral Wellness Practitioner I (English & English/Spanish) Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- I acknowledge that it is my responsibility as an applicant to provide sufficient information on my application to demonstrate that my education and experience meets the employment standards (minimum qualifications) for this position as detailed in the job bulletin. I further acknowledge that if the County determines that I do not meet the employment standards there will be no opportunity for me to provide additional information regarding my application after the closing date listed on the job bulletin. Therefore, I understand that before submitting a job application, it is important that I review the job bulletin thoroughly and ensure that my application clearly reflects how my education and experience meets the employment standards at the time I submit my application.
- * QUESTION 2
- As part of the application process, a completed supplemental questionnaire must be submitted along with the standard application form. Resumes will be accepted, but NOT in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.
- * QUESTION 3
- The ability to read, write, and converse fluently in English and Spanish may be required for some positions. Note: You must self-certify on the application form that you are fluent in English and Spanish. Hiring departments may test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name may be withheld from future certifications in accordance with Civil Service Rule 7. Please ensure you mark your application specifying your bilingual skills.
- * QUESTION 4
- This position requires that you are willing to work at All Locations and you are agreeing to these terms, regardless of your selection on your application. All candidates hired, can be placed at any location and transferred to another location during your employment with Santa Barbara County.
- * QUESTION 5
- Many of the programs may be in need to fill positions on a temporary basis (Extra-Help). Are you interested in working temporary? NOTE: Accepting a temporary position does not affect your status on the employment list for regular employment.
- * QUESTION 6
- All applicants must meet the Employment Standards (minimum qualifications) listed below at the time of application. Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Applicants must possess licensure in their profession from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences at the time of application. Please check which one of the Employment Standards listed below best describes your qualifications. NOTE: License must be issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
- * QUESTION 7
- As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Intern (LPCC) I must obtain a minimum of (6) hours of continuing education (CE) specific to marriage and family therapy during each license renewal cycle. Please ensure the information provided on your application, or in response to these Supplemental Questions, demonstrate how you achieved the minimum of six (6) hours of continuing education (CE) specific to marriage and family therapy.
- * QUESTION 8
- License must be issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Below Include your License name, number and expiration date. If your registration is out of state, or you do not have a registration please write: NA.
- * QUESTION 9
- Below, is a description of the nine (9) programs that are used by the department. Please read the following information carefully to determine if you are willing to perform those duties and work under those conditions for the program(s) you are interested in.
- * QUESTION 10
- Adult Services: Experience/training in the following areas: Working with adults living with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI); adults with severe, complex Co-Occurring disorders (SPMI and Alcohol/substance abuse); older adults; providing case management linkage and advocacy for clients- specifically for housing, benefits, medical service needs, vocational/educational support; rehab/skill building assistance for clients – specifically in areas of social skills, activities of daily living (ADL) , money management, use of community services; screening , evaluation, and treatment planning; Providing individual and group rehab and skill building service; crisis intervention services; Recovery Model; work with Consumer/Peer employee/co-workers; field based or outreach services; services for homeless.
- * QUESTION 11
- Children's Services Program: Experience/training in the following areas: Understanding of the impact of trauma in children, teens, and Transitional Age Youth, Family Systems knowledge; Screening , Evaluation and Treatment planning; Providing Individual, Family, and/or Group rehab and skill training; work with children or teens involved with gangs or juvenile probation; work with children in the foster care system and collaboration with Child Welfare Services; work with schools, children in Special Education or with IEP; Crisis Intervention with children. Supervisory experience in an outpatient clinic setting providing services to Children/Transitional age youth; Experience/Knowledge of the Children's System of Care; Experience in providing clinical supervision, for a team of staff providing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitative services to individuals with serious mental illnesses and co-occurring conditions.
- * QUESTION 12
- Mobile Crisis and Crisis Triage: Mobile Crisis staff cover 24/7/365 days per week although the Team Supervisor in only expected to work a regular Mon-Fri 9-5 schedule with some flexibility. The Mobile Crisis teams work in conjunction with local Law enforcement and hospital emergency departments to evaluate county residents who may be at risk of harm to self, harm to others or be gravely disabled. Mobile Crisis staff also assists with finding placement in inpatient psychiatric hospitals. Mobile Crisis staff also work closely with the departments Crisis Triage teams and core clinic staff to ensure individuals who are not placed on 5150 holds have effective safety plans and follow-up mental health services.
- * QUESTION 13
- Forensic Services - Adults: Known as the "Justice Alliance" program, this program works closely with court partners and law enforcement to facilitate access to behavioral healthcare services for individuals with mental health problems. Practitioners participate in mental health treatment courts and provide services aimed at preventing recidivism. Under sections 1370-1372 of the California Penal Code, they work closely with misdemeanor defendants whom the court has deemed incompetent to stand trial and they provide inpatient and outpatient competency restoration treatment. They also collaborate with behavioral health professionals in the Santa Barbara Jail and help facilitate access to outpatient services for offenders released to the community. Justice Alliance team members work in all three regional courts (Santa Barbara, Lompoc, and Santa Maria) and at times testify as to their clinical findings. They occasionally work within the jail and inpatient facilities and collaborate with their counterparts in those settings.
- * QUESTION 14
- Juvenile Justice MH: Experience/training in Trauma Informed and Evidence Based treatments to youth and their families in Santa Barbara County Juvenile Probation institutions, including Juvenile Hall, Los Prietos Boys Camp, and out of custody probation centers. Staff also conduct evaluations for the Juvenile Court and liaise between Juvenile Justice partner agencies including DCFS, Public Defender, District Attorney, Law Enforcement (Probation, sheriff, and Police), Courts, CBO's, and Behavioral Wellness children's clinics to ensure linkage to appropriate services in the community. Working in this program will require an awareness and understanding of the operations of Family/Juvenile court systems, group homes, shelter care, and detention facilities; including work in maximum-security facilities for children requiring candidates pass an FBI background check, which includes live scan. Must be willing to work flexible hours. An additional 5% pay for this position.
- * QUESTION 15
- Resiliency Interventions for Sexual Exploitation (RISE): Program is a comprehensive bio-psychosocial model of services, resources, protocols, education and training which also includes early intervention strategies to treat youth in, or at risk of, sexual exploitation. RISE Case Workers will work in multi-disciplinary teams for the delivery of comprehensive bio-psychosocial services, resources, and education and training programs. Working in this program will require an awareness and understanding of the operations of Family/Juvenile court systems, group homes, shelter care, and detention facilities; including work in maximum-security facilities for children requiring candidates pass an FBI background check, which includes live scan. This program operates on 24/7.
- * QUESTION 16
- Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU): This program provides a safe, nurturing, short-term, voluntary emergency treatment option for adults experiencing a mental health emergency. An additional 5% pay for this position. This program operates on 24/7.
- * QUESTION 17
- Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF): Incumbents in this class work within a system of interdisciplinary departmental teams and/or contract service agencies providing assessment, prevention, intervention, treatment, and related ancillary support services via an integrated service delivery system to people with alcohol and other drug-related problems, mental illness, and/or co-occurring conditions. An additional 5% pay for this position.
- * QUESTION 18
- The ACT/AOT Programs: The ACT model, or Assertive Community Treatment, is evidence-based practice and has been shown to be extremely effective. The teams offer 24/7/365 availability and are multi-agency and multi-disciplinary in nature allowing for the provision of true wrap-around services. The team meets together each morning as part of a multi-disciplinary team (Psychiatrist, Nurses, Rehabilitation Specialist, Substance Abuse Specialist, Therapist/Social Worker/Counselor, Case Managers, Peer Support Team Members). Staff provide the bulk of services in the community (up to 75%), and collaborate throughout the day as needed through the shift manager. The team serves clients with a history of hospitalizations, arrests, use of crisis services, and homelessness. They provide on-call crisis support, and work weekends and holidays. The AOT (Assisted Outpatient Treatment) program, aka Laura's Law, works with unengaged individuals who are at risk of further decompensation without additional support, which may be court-ordered / monitored for a period of up to six months. This program provides all the services of an Assertive Community Treatment Team. The ACT/AOT Program Caseworker will have competency in at least 2 of the following areas: A) Providing practical help and support, advocacy, and coordination with other resources in the community, in order to assist clients in remaining independent and avoid hospitalization or incarceration. B) Provide crisis intervention services and carry an on-call phone as scheduled by the program manager or supervisor; C) Evaluation of clients in crisis for potential 5150; D) Provide linkage to services in the community through collaboration with other agencies (i.e., law enforcement, hospitals, jails, other mental health providers) as needed. E) Provide additional support such as budgeting, time management, housing resources, pre-vocational rehabilitative services, and medication delivery/coaching.
- * QUESTION 19
- The following supplemental questions will be used as a scored examination. This will determine your ranking on the employment list for this job. Formal protests of supplemental questionnaire content must be filed in writing with the Human Resources Department within three (3) working days after the recruitment closing date, and are limited to the following: that the knowledge, skills, or abilities tested are not required for the job; and/or there are substantial errors in the questions. Formal protests of supplemental questionnaire exam procedures must be filed in writing with the Human Resources Department during the first five (5) working days immediately following the date notices of exam results were sent to candidates. Procedural protests are limited to the following: that irregularity (noncompliance with Civil Services Rules, applicable laws, etc.), bias, or fraud occurred in some aspect of the examination procedure. We ask when answering the following questions that you are honest and truthful. Misrepresentation or falsification of information on an application or on the supplemental is grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment. The County reserves the right to investigate the accuracy of any information submitted.
- * QUESTION 20
- Please select the corresponding check box if you possess experience in the following areas:
- * QUESTION 21
- Since entering graduate school, select the response that best describes your total number of years' of experience providing; assessment, treatment planning, and intervention services to adults, children, or Transitional Age Youth with severe and/or persistent mental illness?
- * QUESTION 22
- Since entering graduate school, select the response that best describes your total number of years' with experience providing mental health services in which you were a of part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team.
- * Required Question