Mental/behavioral Health Clinician

7 days ago


Bakersfield, United States California Commission on Sexual Exploitation Full time

If you have leadership potential, a passion for working in the forensic mental health field, and a heart for serving our community, you are encouraged to consider an outstanding career opportunity with the California Commission on Sexual Exploitation.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Models and engages clients to participate in screening process and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to develop case plans, provide linkage to care based on their individual needs, preference and objectives.
- Participates in ongoing multi-disciplinary team meetings providing education and consultation with regards to linkage to behavioral health and ancillary services within system of care.
- Leads coordination of appropriate level of care linkage for Post Release Offenders to community behavioral health and ancillary services.
- Responsible for identification, awareness and establishing contacts of specific community resources for justice involved population and the enrollment process.
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health screenings and exemplify the use of evidence-based techniques to help participants identify and understand intrinsic goals and engage in behavior change.
- Guides clinical care consultations with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation personnel, Kern County Sherriff’s Department, Bakersfield Police Department, probation officers, and other community treatment providers.
- Review available behavioral health history to assess for safety risks, provide crisis intervention, coordinate services, and assure appropriate level of care for participants.
- Provides ongoing education of behavioral health system of care to providers, consumers and other stakeholders.
- Makes suggestions for change and improvements in the functioning of the department and coordination of care.
- Adheres to pertinent HIPAA rules and regulations while maintaining timely and appropriate clinical documentation records.
- Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and skills. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the specific needs of the organization and the clients being served.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Master's Degree completed from an accredited school in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Mental Health Counseling.
- Meets all state required conditions of employment as set forth by funder and regulatory body, i.e. Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index Clearance, TB/Health Physical.
- Ability to provide administrative & operational leadership.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel to and support programs throughout Kern County.

**DESIRED SKILLS**
- Licensed or pre-licensure status which permits individual to provide mental health services under the proper supervision or exempt status.
- Possess a strong understanding of therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with clients and their families.
- Ability to assess and diagnose mental health and behavioral health disorders.
- Knowledge of forensic psychology principles and practices.
- Familiarity with clinical research methodologies and data collection techniques.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work setting:

- In-person
- Office
- Outpatient

**Education**:

- Master's (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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