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Mental Health Clinician

The County of El Dorado is hiring for a Mental Health Clinician position in South Lake Tahoe, CA. The salary range is $34.16 - $47.96 hourly. This position is full-time and may include extra help. The department is Health and Human Services Agency.

The selected candidate(s) may be eligible for the following recruitment incentives:

• Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.
• A fixed amount of additional vacation leave to be accrued in equal installments in each of the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods of employment.
• Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate's household, including pets, when the candidate's primary residence is more than one hundred (100) miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route.

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The Health and Human Services Agency's Behavioral Health Division is committed to the physical and mental health of the residents of El Dorado County. They provide a wide variety of services to the community, including mental health 24-hour crisis services, adult and children's services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) programs, mental health first aid training, and much more!

The opportunity includes:

• Evaluate patients in a variety of in- and out-patient settings including Juvenile Hall, County Jail, County Mental Health offices, hospital emergency and other settings; obtain a patient history and mental status exam.
• Receive and respond to emergency calls, walk-ins, and field contacts; provide evaluation and diagnosis of patients and make appropriate referrals for support services.
• Make presentations of physical and mental condition findings to on-call psychiatrist who determines if medication should be prescribed; observe and report adverse medication effects.
• Consult with and serve as a liaison with community agencies and other mental health programs and services to evaluate community health needs and services.
• Provide individual or group therapy using a variety of counseling techniques and modalities; provide psychotherapy to chronically mentally ill persons who need periodic maintenance appointments, and brief therapy for clients experiencing situational-type problems.
• Provide case management services to severely mentally ill including out of home placements; determine suitability of treatment facilities or prospective foster parents based upon an analysis of individual psycho-social needs.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Mental Health Clinician IA: Education equivalent to possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or college with major coursework in social work, marriage and family counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a related field - AND - One (1) year of professional level counseling/therapy experience in a mental health inpatient or outpatient setting. Applicants must be a registered intern or eligible to register as an intern in the State of California at the time of appointment.
• Mental Health Clinician IB: In addition to the Master's degree listed above, must possess an appropriate license as described in Other Requirements.
• Mental Health Clinician II: In addition to the Master's degree and license listed above, two years of post-licensing experience as a mental health therapist, clinician, or counselor in a mental health inpatient or outpatient setting.

Other requirements include:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• All incumbents must possess the appropriate clinical license described below within five years of employment.

Submit your application online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at ...@edcgov.us.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway Races
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems.

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States. Learn more:

• E-Verify Notice of Participation
• Right to Work

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs! For your Health and Well-Being: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), County sponsored Wellness program, Discounts on gym memberships. For your Financial Future: CalPERS Retirement, Deferred Compensation (457) Plans, Optional Life Insurance. For your Work/Life Balance: Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation and sick leave accruals, Personal and bereavement leave.