Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician I
Recruitment #23-6528-01
Date Opened | 4/7/2023 12:00:00 AM |
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Filing Deadline | Continuous |
Salary | $53.85 - $61.80/hour; $105,007.50 - $120,510.00/year |
Employment Type |
Permanent Full-Time Employment
|
HR Analyst | Nicole Lewis-Bolton |
Department | Health Care Services Agency |
Work Location |
Dublin
|
Introduction
NOW OFFERING $12,000 HIRING BONUSES!
BONUSES PAID INCREMENTALLY OVER THREE YEARS
THIS IS A CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION: The examination consists of an on-going review of candidates’ applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment and selection process may be used to fill future vacancies which may arise within the next year.
This examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary, and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. Applications will only be accepted on-line.
Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed
Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application.
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the
Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for
Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in
disqualification.
Vacancies at Santa Rita Jail are required to participate in pre-planned use of force incidents with Alameda County Sheriff’s Office sworn staff, to include the facilitation of crisis intervention, de-escalation and therapeutic needs of a client.
DESCRIPTION
THE COUNTY
Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is
California's seventh-largest county. The County employs 9,700 full-time
employees and operates on an annual budget of $3.4 billion. Oakland, the
County seat, is California's eighth largest city. One and a half million
people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities,
unincorporated communities and rural areas. As a major urban county,
Alameda provides a full range of services to its citizens. The County is
a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of
cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect environment for families
and their active lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural
resources, countless recreational opportunities and an array of fine public and
private colleges and universities.
THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES AGENCY
Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the
Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral
Health, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent
Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide
fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public
and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect
the diversity of all residents. Health Care Services Agency
currently has multiple career opportunities for
experienced professionals to become part of a service delivery team
dedicated to the optimal health and well-being of Alameda County
residents. For more information about the Health Care Services Agency,
please visit www.acgov.org/health/
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
It is the mission of Alameda County Behavioral Health to maximize
the recovery, resilience and wellness of all eligible Alameda County residents
who are developing or experiencing serious mental health, alcohol, or drug
concerns. We envision communities where people realize their potential, and
where stigma and discrimination against those with mental health, alcohol
and/or drug issues are a thing of the past.
Only through exemplifying the following Alameda County Behavioral
Health values will we be successful:
ACBHCS
Access - where every door is the
right door for welcoming people with complex needs;
Consumer and Family Empowerment - through shared decision‐making best practices, that clinically produce effective outcomes;
Best Practices -
business excellence that uses public resources cost‐effectively;
Health and Wellness - by integrating emotional, spiritual and physical health
care;
Culturally Responsive - appropriate services built on the strengths and life
experiences of culturally diverse consumers and their families;
Social Inclusion - utilizing advocacy and education to eliminate stigma,
discrimination, isolation, and misunderstanding of persons with mental illness
and substance abuse.
For more information about Alameda County Behavioral Health, please
visit www.acbhcs.org/
THE POSITION
This classification specification describes the entry-level of the Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician classification flexibly-staffed series. Incumbents of this classification under close supervision, provide mental health clinical services and forensically focused case management services to clients in a jail setting. Conducts mental health evaluations and assessments, including risk of harm to self and others; documents an individual’s history and tendency for violence; provides crisis intervention and crisis stabilization; engages in consultation and implementation of pre-planned use of force with Sheriff’s Deputies; conducts mental status examinations and formulate Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-V related diagnoses; provides consultation to other programs and agencies on treatment needs and behavioral plans for forensic clients; provides discharge planning and perform other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
This classification is a part
of a two-level flexibly staffed class series of the Forensic Behavioral Health
Clinician classification. This classification is located in the Health Care
Services Agency, within the Adult Forensic Behavioral Health Program, in the
County jail. Incumbents in this series report to a Forensic Behavioral
Health Clinical Supervisor or Forensic Behavioral Health Clinical Manager.
Forensic Behavioral Health
Clinician I’s are expected to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency,
which qualifies them to flexibly promote to the higher-level class after
possession of the required State licensure from the applicable licensing
authority.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Current theories, principles, and best practices for services to forensic clients with serious behavioral health care symptoms and diagnosis.
- Familiarity of best practices for a forensic population, such as criminogenic.
- Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology.
- Cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns.
- Wellness, recovery, and resiliency-oriented strategies and supports.
- Dual recovery/co-occurring disorder treatment, screening, and assessment tools.
- Community needs, resources, and organizations related to behavioral health care.
- Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements.
- Principles and practices of direct client service delivery in a jail setting.
- Principles of social needs, problems, attitudes, and behavioral patterns specific to criminal justice populations.
- Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations.
- Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
- Computer applications related to the work.
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, community organizations, state hospitals, and criminal justice partners.
- Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
- Interpret, explain, and apply regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Analyze, evaluate, and make sound decisions.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and effective reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Work with a diverse population.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
The examination will consist of the following steps: 1) A review of applicants' applications and supplemental
questionnaires to verify possession of the minimum qualifications. 2) Those
candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed
on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and
experience.
CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS
EXAMINATION.
We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination
components.
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded
on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts
and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination
process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of
competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our
recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant
position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that
current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both
current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable
scopes of work.
To learn more about our
recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know”
section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.
Selection Plan
THIS IS A CONTINUOUS,
ACCELERATED EXAMINATION:
The examination consists of an on-going review of candidates’ applications and
supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum
qualifications. Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications
for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of
education, training, and experience. The eligible list resulting from this
recruitment and selection process may be used to fill future vacancies which
may arise within the next year for this and other County Departments; this
examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year
but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary, and the
names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to
examination score.
BENEFITS
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being
- Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Group Auto/Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
- Child Care Resources
- 1st United Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
Conclusion
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recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email.
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filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or
spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your
application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log
into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices
that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will
also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to
view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the
"My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page.
Please take the steps
recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for
which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices
that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County
recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated
through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email
boxes Noreply@jobaps.com and noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. If you have questions,
please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the
job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Nicole Lewis-Bolton, Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
(510) 272-6468 • nicole.lewis-bolton@acgov.org
Alameda County has a diverse
workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit,
competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate
in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy
and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation,
marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee
organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other
non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County
celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming
workplace environment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda 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 report to work as ordered in the event
of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse
workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on
merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not
discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information,
age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status,
military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and
local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an
inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.
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