NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Mental Health Clinician I/II - Extra-Help Mental Health Clinician I/II
Los Banos, CA
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$74K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Mental Health Clinician I/II to join the Behavioral Health & Recovery Services team in Merced County. The role involves meeting with clients to address mental and emotional issues, developing treatment plans, and providing training and consultation to staff and community agencies.
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Responsibilities
Meets with individuals and groups, including families, to assist them with understanding complex mental and emotional problems and with developing realistic plans to resolve them
Advises clients on the availability of community resources
Interprets clients' needs and problems, assisting them with environmental adjustment
Works with clients' relatives to secure cooperation in treatment programs
Utilizes highly developed professional skills in outpatient, in-patient, children's service, day care, rehabilitation and education programs
Assists with training other Mental Health Department staff in diagnosis and treatment methods
Develop and conduct training and informational presentations for other County staff, school districts, and community agencies
Serve as a consultant for other community agencies
Participate in the preparation and presentation of cases for consideration by other professional staff
May assume operational responsibility for a unit within a clinical program
May conduct or participate in professional research and special studies
Develop and implement treatment plans; develops and prepares extensive records, complex reports, progress notes, and correspondence
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited institution with a Masters Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
Must have registration from the appropriate California State Licensing Board at time of application
Must pass the written and oral examination for licensure within (6) years from the date of hire as a Clinician I with a MFT Intern (IMF), Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASW) and Professional Clinical Counselor Intern (PCCI) from California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Graduation from an accredited institution with a Masters Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
Two (2) years of progressively responsible clinical experience in a mental health setting
Valid license issued by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) or Clinical Psychologist
Registration for a waiver of the State Professional License may be obtained for a maximum of three (3) years
Operate a personal computer and other office equipment
Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone
Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses
Perform job duties under stressful conditions
Respond appropriately to situations
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations
Make presentations
Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception
Sit, stand, or walk for extended periods
Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects
Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl
Frequent use of hand-eye coordination
Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion
Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds
Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping
Regular attendance is an essential function
Principles, procedures, techniques, and trends of clinical and casework services, counseling, and treatment
Laws, rules, and regulations governing mental health programs and services
Behavioral and environmental aspects of physical illness, emotional disturbance, and mental disability or retardation
Social aspects and characteristics of mental and emotional disturbances
DSM IV Diagnostic criteria for mental and emotional disturbances
Principles of mental health education
A wide variety of therapeutic and treatment approaches for persons with mental, emotional problems and drug and alcohol addictions
Scope, availability, and activities of community resources
Current trends in mental health, public health, alcohol and drug services, and social services, including State and Federal programs in these areas
Perform counseling and psychotherapy of a complex nature with clients, families and groups
Develop and maintain the cooperation and effective working relationships of mentally and emotionally disturbed patients and families
Analyze case information and make sound clinical assessments, diagnosis and decisions regarding treatment methodologies, client progress, and case development
Maintain the confidentiality of client information
Interact with clients in a therapeutic effective manner
Participates as a member of a therapeutic team
Provide work direction, coordination, training, and consultation for new professional, paraprofessional staff and student interns
Organize data, develop information, and prepare clear, concise, comprehensive records and reports
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers and those contacted during the course of work
Ability to engage in a diverse population as demonstrated by sustaining a 65% direct service ratio
Problem solve and manage fiscal considerations impacting clientele as directly related to Mental Health insurance coverage
Manage, organize and sustain time efficiency
Write in a clear, concise and focused manner
Benefits
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
Vision Insurance - VSP
State Disability Insurance (SDI)
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Savings Tickets
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
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