NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Behavioral Health Clinician I - IV / Intensive Services Clinician I - IV
and may be required to travel throughout Ventura County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$63K/yr - $111K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking Behavioral Health Clinicians and Intensive Services Clinicians for the Ventura County Behavioral Health system. These roles involve providing clinical and administrative behavioral health services, including therapy, case management, and crisis intervention, in both office and community settings.
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Responsibilities
Assesses, evaluates and provides mental health and/or substance abuse services including individual, group and family therapy/counseling, rehabilitation, crisis intervention and case management services for persons with serious mental illness or youth with serious emotional disturbance utilizing culturally-sensitive, client/family-centered, strength-based, wellness and recovery models of service delivery
Performs clinical documentation and maintains productivity according to department standards
In collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, including consumers and family members, participates in the development of treatment plans, coordinates treatment, case management and discharge planning
Collaborates on behalf of the consumer/family with other support services provided by health care, social services agencies and community organizations
Participates in training on various topics such as cultural competency, clinical practice, compliance, treatment planning, case management, co-occurring disorders and substance abuse
Provides administrative support services including outreach and information about how to access and apply for state and federal programs (such as Medi-Cal), performs pre-screening and assists in paperwork completion to determine eligibility
Performs other related duties as required
Completes clinical documentation and maintains productivity according to department standards with minimal administrative oversight
Provides 5150 evaluations and writes holds as appropriate
May provide clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians and student interns within the context of licensure, in keeping with BBS regulations and according to applicable Ventura County Behavior Health (VCBH) policies
Develops and participates in training on a variety of topics such as cultural competency, clinical practice, compliance, treatment planning and case management, and makes presentations to local agencies and community groups regarding issues related to mental health or substance abuse
May participate as a member of a committee or team as assigned, and develops and/or delivers related training materials to other staff, consumer/family members or the public
May provide leadership and support to Behavior Health Clinicians providing clinical supervision through the facilitation of a supervision group etc
Provides support to the Clinical Administrator with assigned duties to ensure efficient clinic operation
Triages, assesses and provides referrals to individuals such as children, Transitional Age Youth (TAY) and adults, seeking specialty mental health services
Provides crisis intervention services to individuals in the community and emergency rooms experiencing an urgent or emergency mental health situation, utilizing culturally sensitive, client/family-centered, strength-based, wellness and recovery models of service delivery
Participates in staff meetings; and Ventura County Behavior Health trainings on various topics such as cultural competency, compliance, co-occurring disorders and substance abuse
Operates a vehicle to transport individuals and their families for the purpose of providing crisis mental health services
Qualification
Required
A Master's degree in one of the following is required (by date of hire) for all Behavioral Health Clinician and Intensive Services Clinician levels: Marriage & Family Counseling; Counseling Psychology; Clinical Psychology; Clinical Counseling; Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling; Social Work with an emphasis on Clinical Social Work; OR Other equivalent Master's degree from a college or university approved by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
Must either be currently registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) within the last six (6) years as a: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist; Associate Clinical Social Worker; OR Associate Professional Clinical Counselor OR Be within 90 days of completion of the requirements for graduation with a Master's degree in a discipline as noted above; and following graduation, provide documentation that an application for an intern or associates registration number has been submitted to the BBS
Following graduation, provide documentation that an application for an intern or associates registration number has been submitted to the BBS
Must be currently registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) within the last six (6) years as a: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist; Associate Clinical Social Worker; OR Associate Professional Clinical Counselor AND A minimum of one (1) year of experience (may be pre- or post-Master's degree) in an acute or residential setting for Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) Adult or Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) youth, or outpatient public mental health setting providing mental health services to Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), adults or older adults with serious mental illness or youth with serious emotional disturbance and their families
Must possess and maintain a valid California License as a: Marriage and Family Therapist; Clinical Social Worker; OR Professional Clinical Counselor AND A minimum of three (3) years of experience (two (2) years must be post-Master's degree) working in an acute or residential setting for Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) Adult or Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) youth, or outpatient public mental health setting providing mental health services to Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), adults or older adults with serious mental illness or youth with serious emotional disturbance and their families
Must possess and maintain a valid California License as a: Marriage and Family Therapist; Clinical Social Worker; OR Professional Clinical Counselor AND A minimum of four (4) years of experience (post licensure) working in an acute or residential setting for Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) Adult or Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) youth, or outpatient public mental health setting providing mental health services to Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), adults or older adults with serious mental illness or youth with serious emotional disturbance and their families
Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license as a condition of continued employment
At all levels, positions may require work experience with specific age groups such as children, adults, or older adults and/or related service types. Some positions may require some evening hours and weekend coverage
Candidates are required to have at time of hire and maintain a current California Board of Behavioral Sciences registration number as a condition of continued employment
Incumbents must obtain a LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) license or LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) license with the California BBS within six (6) years of initial registration as an Associate Marriage Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor as a condition of continued employment
Incumbents are required to maintain a LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) license or LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) license with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a condition of continued employment
Preferred
Spanish-English bilingual skills
Benefits
EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
Behavioral Health Clinician and Intensive Services Clinician series are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
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
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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