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PSE IV – HHSA MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, SENIOR II *EXTENDED*

Open Until Filled

SALARY RANGE:
$34.97 Per Hour

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department.

THE POSITION

The PSE IV- HHSA Mental Health Counselor, Senior II position at the Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency performs a variety of professional duties in the provision of outpatient and crisis mental health services to individuals in the Social Services Division, Children’s Welfare Services Unit. The HHSA Mental Health Counselor, Senior II is distinguished from the HHSA Mental Health Counselor, Senior I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, requiring attainment of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage Family Therapist License. This position is at-Will, Temporary and Part-Time - scheduled for up to twenty-five (25) hours per week. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:

GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street
Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net

For a complete job description, please visit the Glenn County Personnel Department
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex or other non-merit factors (except as limited by law, or bona-fide occupational qualifications). The County has a policy prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.

Incumbents will work a flexible schedule, with increased scheduling during peak workload periods, but less than 1,000 hours during the assignment through the fiscal year starting July 1st and ending June 30th.

JOB SUMMARY

Under direction this position provides pool supervision, performs rescues, and enforces safety rules and related duties as required. The Lifeguard is a part-time hourly position. This class receives assignments from and reports to the Supervisory Team; must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Staff meetings are mandatory and held on Fridays at 10:00 am.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Administers first aid.
• Enforces pool regulations and policies.
• Assists in the maintenance of operational equipment.
• Maintains the pool area, deck and locker room for cleanliness and safety.
• Prevents accidents.
• Performs rescues.
• Provides customer service as needed.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT THE CITY

San Dimas is located midway (about 27 miles) between Los Angeles and San Bernardino, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Excellent access to freeways offers a centralized location from which to enjoy Southern California’s many cultural and recreational activities.

San Dimas was incorporated in 1960 with a Council-Manager form of government. Its citizens receive a full range of services through the combined efforts of the City’s four departments (Administration, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Development Services) and the contract services of Los Angeles County.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The City of San Dimas, California advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

Tri-City is now actively recruiting to fill a vacancy for Program Supervisor I.  This position will oversee our Clinical Wellness Advocates within our Adult and Child and Family Service Clinics.  The Program Supervisor I position will report to the Chief Clinical Officer.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Under administrative and clinical supervision, to supervise, coordinate, and provide mental health services to individuals and families;

• To plan, organize, and direct the activities of eleven (11) Clinical Wellness Advocates throughout our Agency whom have lived experience;

• Enforce policies and procedures; Analyze existing caseloads and forecast resource needs;

• Make or review decisions on difficult client assessment and casework matters; supervise the timely and accurate submission of activity logs of assigned staff; and review caseload and task/needs reports for accuracy and timely changes;

• Collaborate with Program and Clinical Program Managers to provide appropriate staff placement based on the clinical needs of the patients and ensure delivery of quality patient care; monitor, maintain, and adjust staffing levels according to unit productivity and staffing goals; participate in data collection for unit based on quality assurance indicators;

• Provide direct services to clients under appropriate scope of practice;

• Supervise, train, evaluate, and participate in the selection of subordinate clinical and administrative staff; and initiate and participate in personnel actions in accordance with the Agency’s human resources practices and procedures;

• Make or review decisions on difficult client assessment and casework matters; supervise the timely and accurate submission of activity logs of assigned staff; and review caseload and task/needs reports for accuracy and timely changes.

• Implement and ensure compliance with mandated documentation and quality assurance requirements to ensure efficient and effective operation of the unit in compliance with federal and state regulations, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, Public Law 111-005 (“HITECH Act”).

• Function as liaison representative to other departments, community groups, and agencies.

• Perform unit specific projects as assigned by the Program Manager; prepare and maintain records; and submit monthly reports as required.

• Provide direct patient care as required based on staffing levels, patient loads, and unit necessity.

• Provide, or arrange for, clinical supervision of unlicensed staff.

• Ensure that clients are properly scheduled and information is entered correctly into the management information system by administrative support staff.

• Recommend program alterations to correspond with client needs, funding, and available resources.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local, county, State, and federal laws, regulations, Agency policies and procedures that govern program and unit operations; disseminate knowledge to staff and ensure compliance on a continuous basis; and other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is recruiting to fill a bilingual vacancy for the position of Clinical Therapist I or II for the Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) Program.   This position is a field-based position in which the Clinical Therapist will provide services to clients in their home, at the shelter, in the field, etc.  The Clinical Therapist I/II will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community with moderate to severe behavioral health clients. The Clinical Therapist will report to a Clinical Supervisor.   

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Will initiate and conduct individual, family and group counseling/psychotherapy sessions;

• Provide crisis intervention to mentally ill/emotionally disabled individuals, groups and families;
   
• Provide case management services on or offsite; assist clients in developing realistic plans and advice clients on community resources;
   
• Meet with clients for regular therapeutic interviews, guide clients in understanding of their illness and contributing personal, social and economic factors;

• Maintain records of all activities relating to clients’ care and must adhere to 70% billing compliancy;

• Work on a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and other duties as assigned, etc.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for an individual to serve as a Clinical Therapist I for the Adult Outpatient Program (AOP). The Clinical Therapist I will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community with moderate to severe behavioral health clients. The Clinical Therapist will report to a Clinical Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Will initiate and conduct individual, family and group counseling/psychotherapy sessions;

• Provide crisis intervention to mentally ill/emotionally disabled individuals, groups and families;

• Provide case management services on or offsite;

• Meet with clients for regular therapeutic interviews, guide clients in understanding of their illness and contributing personal, social and economic factors;

• Assist clients in developing realistic plans and advice clients on community resources;

• Maintain records of all activities relating to clients’ care and must adhere to Agency and service billing requirements, etc.

• Work on a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill multiple vacancies for the position of Clinical Therapist I or II for the Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) Program.   This position is a field-based position in which the Clinical Therapists will provide services to clients in their home, at the shelter, in the field, etc.  The Clinical Therapist I/II will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community with moderate to severe behavioral health clients. The Clinical Therapist will report to a Clinical Supervisor.   

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Will initiate and conduct individual, family and group counseling/psychotherapy sessions;

• Provide crisis intervention to mentally ill/emotionally disabled individuals, groups and families;
   
• Provide case management services on or offsite; assist clients in developing realistic plans and advice clients on community resources;
   
• Meet with clients for regular therapeutic interviews, guide clients in understanding of their illness and contributing personal, social and economic factors;

• Maintain records of all activities relating to clients’ care and must adhere to 70% billing compliancy;

• Work on a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and other duties as assigned, etc.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill a vacancy for the position of Mental Health Specialist (MHS) whom will provide mental health support services to behavioral health challenged individuals as part of the Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) Program. The MHS will appeal to individuals who are inspired by working with an engaged community providing participant advocate and case management services to moderate to severe mentally ill adults. This is a field-based position that will report to a Clinical Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Plan and provide a variety of mental health support services to mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons to attain, restore, or improve physical, mental, or emotional functioning;
   
• Provide assistance to clinical staff; participate in group and individual support programs;
   
• Serve as a participant advocate; provide case management services:
   
• Maintain records of all activities relating to client care and adhere to 70% billing compliancy standard;
   
• Perform other duties as assigned, etc.

Preferred candidates will possess 1 to 3 years’ experience in the mental health field; experience with the adult population and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill a vacancy for Psychiatric Technician I/II/III for the Adult Full-Service Partnership (FSP) Program.  The Psychiatric Technician I/II/III will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community by providing all manner of adjunctive medication support services.  The Psychiatric Technician I/II/III will report to the Medication Support Team Supervisor and the Crisis & Medication Support Manager and work a 5/40 schedule (Monday – Friday).

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• In collaboration with the Agency’s Psychiatrists, will provide all medication support services including injections, monitoring, non-prescription medication, etc.;

• Assist in admitting clients to department services; provide direct and indirect care including taking and recording measures of the client’s physical condition such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration;

• Observe, evaluate, record, and report to professional staff changes in client’s condition;

• Implement de-escalation procedures and techniques and aid or restrain clients to prevent injury to themselves or others through verbal or physical intervention. 

• If LPS-qualified, work with local agencies on client hospitalization when indicated.

• Comply with state regulations and code of ethics governing psychiatric technicians, as well as all applicable federal, State, and local laws pertaining to medical records and documentation including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, Public Law 111-005 (“HITECH Act”).

• Provide services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the psychiatrist.

• Perform routine and emergency in-take evaluation according to agency procedure; and other duties as assigned, etc.

THE POSITION

Tri-City Mental Health Authority (“Tri-City”) is now actively recruiting for Chief Information Officer.  The Chief Information Officer will be responsible streamlining operations by implementing relevant technologies ensuring support and security, developing technological systems that will improve customer satisfaction, and managing the Information Technology Department. The Chief Information Officer is an executive management position and reports to the Executive Director.

A brief summary of additional responsibilities for this position are included, but not limited to:

• Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits.

• Analyze the costs, value and risks of information technologies to advise management and suggest actions.

• Collaborate with other executives and directors to measure system and resource use and allocation.

• Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organization to ensure optimal performance.

• Closely collaborate with the Chief Compliance Officer and the Best Practices Department to ensure optimization of the Electronic Health Record platform and related workflows.

• Establish and monitor department budget, prepare cost-benefit analyses for changes IT workflows; design and monitor department KPIs.

• Direct and monitor the Systems Administration and Security Officer, Best Practices, and Operations in the establishment of a mechanism to track access to PHI within the practice, as required by state and federal regulation, and to allow qualified individuals to review or receive a report on access activity.

• Ensure that all access and distribution to protected health information is in compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, Public Law 111-005 (“HITECH Act”).

• Work with the Systems Administration and Security Officer to monitor compliance with security practices and consistent application of sanctions for failure to comply with security policies for all individuals in the practice’s workforce and for all business associates (BAs), etc. and other duties as assigned.

OUR AGENCY

Tri-City Mental Health Authority is a public mental health agency providing all levels of mental health services for all age ranges, age 0 to Older Adult. The Chief Information Officer is an Executive Team member responsible to oversee the IT Department consisting of 4 full-time staff servicing an agency of approximately 208 employees.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill one vacancy for Clinical Therapist I/II within the Children’s School Partnership Program (SPT). The Clinical Therapist I/II will appeal to individuals who are passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families and may have or would like experience in a school setting.  The Clinical Therapist I/II will report to the School Partnership Clinical Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide individual, family, collateral and group therapy for children, adolescents, and youth with mental illness;
   
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed at the school site in Pomona, California;
   
• Conduct mental health assessments, treatment plans, provide crisis intervention as needed and complete all necessary documentation;

• Collaborate with school staff regarding student mental health needs and maintain regular contact with parents;

• Ensure that documentation is updated in Electronic Health Record (EHR) regularly;

• Screen and track school referrals, etc. & other duties as assigned.