Mental Health Clinician - MSW jobs in Modesto, CA

Please note: This was posted on behalf of the Stanislaus County CEO’s office. If interested in this position, please apply directly through the online County application tool at www.stanjobs.org

About the Opportunity

THE POSITION
This recruitment is being conducted to fill three full-time Mental Health Clinician III vacancies within Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services department - Workforce Development and Training and Quality Services. The Mental Health Clinician III is the advanced journey level class in the Mental Health Clinician series working independently to perform complex and technical clinical work.

The Mental Health Clinician III will provide administrative support and technical assistance in the areas of quality improvement, risk management, compliance/regulatory standards, state and other audits/reviews, and training. Quality Services Mental Health Clinician III staff will regularly meet with the BHRS Quality Services and Risk Manager for the purpose of supervision, oversight and problem solving. This position ensures the highest level of quality is met throughout our department and will assist the Quality Services Staff Services Analysts. This position also works closely with Senior Leadership and other supervisory staff on quality services processes.

The Workforce Development and Training Department provides effective training that promotes continuous learning and professional development and offers opportunities for staff to maintain their licensure, or re-certification by providing continuing education units. The Workforce Development and Training Department Mental Health Clinician III will assist in the Department’s Training Program under the direction and guidance of the Workforce Education and Training Coordinator/Manager. The Mental Health Clinician III will work directly with the different systems of care to assure they are receiving the appropriate and required training to promote their staff’s knowledge and quality service for all clients. The Mental Health Clinician III will also help review, research, create and/or facilitate trainings for BHRS staff and contractors. In addition, the Mental Health Clinician III will assist in providing clinical supervision to ASW/AMFT/APCC’s and school interns.

This position requires effective oral and written communication skills, the ability to work within a team framework and multicultural knowledge, skills and experience. Other desirable qualities for these positions include the ability to maintain accurate, well-organized records, knowledge of clinical standards and Medi-Cal documentation requirements for both mental health and substance use disorders, and an understanding of the quality improvement processes and tools. Knowledge and experience using the electronic health record, spreadsheets and database software are extremely important to succeed in this position.

Stanislaus County adheres to all Public Health Orders and is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. To view the current Public Health orders, please visit the California Department of Public Health website here for more information.

To learn more about the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services department, click here.

Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Community & Health Services bargaining unit for labor relations purposes.

Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months.

Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.

Typical Tasks

• Participate in out of county activities related to Quality Services such as meetings and annual conferences;
• Conduct department audits and pre-audit site certifications;
• Develop, train, and support staff and contractors in the department documentation content and Medi-Cal standards to ensure compliance;
• Assist in organizing, data collecting, and facilitating the State/Federal audits for the department;
• Provide support around training of department staff and contractors in the areas of electronic health record Medi-Cal documentation standards;
• Assist with complaint review and analysis/ investigation of incident reports;
• Assist with testing and training electronic health record updates and new releases;
• Assist the state required Performance Improvement Projects
• Develop and update department policies related to BHRS Quality Services and Risk Management
• Coordinate quality and compliance review processes;
• Provide support to the Quality Management Team;
• Analyze new clinical processes and regulations and assist with implementation through the electronic health record or other necessary platforms;
• Participate as a positive contributing member within a collaborative team, utilizing conflict resolution techniques;
• Ability to utilize technology and computer software (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, etc.);
• WE&T Mental Health Clinician III will provide culturally competent supervision for assigned clinical and/or interns;
• Provide presentations on various identified trainings for department and contract agency staff;
• Train in ethical practices and compliance issues;
• Knowledge of Mental Health Services Act essential elements;
• Strategically build and maintain relationships with co-workers, community partners across the county, and participate in a wide range of community collaborative and capacity building efforts, and provide education to reduce stigma;
• A strong commitment to and demonstrated skills in provision of culturally competent services to diverse populations, consistently utilizing multicultural skills, knowledge and experience;
• WE&T Mental Health Clinician III will evaluate employee performance related to progress toward licensure and ability of staff they are clinically supervising;
• WE&T Mental Health Clinician III will provide group and individual clinical supervision and training focusing on case formulation and clinical diagnosis;
• WE&T Mental Health Clinician III will supervise assigned staff to meet BBS required ratio or supervision to direct practice;
• Ensure compliance with statutes of the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS); and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

KNOWLEDGE

• Possess all the knowledge of a MHC II classification including clinical licensure in addition to;
• Extensive experience and training in the provision of culturally competent services to diverse populations and groups;
• Current BBS requirements for appropriate licenses;
• Regulatory compliance issues, departmental policies, documentation standards, legal and ethical issues and quality management; and
• Multicultural skills.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Posses all the skills and abilities of a MHC II in addition to:
• Maintain required supervision records related to licensure and BBS requirements;
• Maintain licensure though the BBS;
• Collaborate and cooperate with the administrative supervisor;
• Participate as a member of the team and supervise Mental Health Clinicians I/II;
• Complete BBS Supervision Training;
• Demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, clinical supervision and cross cultural supervision;
• Demonstrate evidence of exemplary clinical service;
• Demonstrate high level of ethical practice with no ethical violations; and
• Demonstrate specialized clinical practice knowledge and skill with specific client populations.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

• Graduation from an accredited two (2) year graduate program with receipt of a master’s degree; AND
• Licensed in the State of California as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); AND
• Enrollment through the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment (PAVE) portal; AND
• Two (2) years of post-licensure clinical practice experience in a behavioral health setting providing Short-Doyle Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) or Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System Services (DMC-ODS)

Proof of education and certification is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof of education must call (209) 525-7339 to make other arrangements before 5:00 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing date will result in disqualification.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE

Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Most County recruitments consist of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: April 1, 2024, at 5 pm.
Oral Examination: The week of April 8, 2024

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, extra-help and on-call vacancies throughout Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation.

Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.

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Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.

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