Clinician I/II at County of Yolo, CA
County of Yolo, CA · Woodland, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Woodland
About the Department
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Clinician I/II at the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). This position will be housed in the Adult and Aging branch and will provide individual assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, case management, and referral services to adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) clients. FSP services include the highest intensity services provided on an outpatient basis to individuals with the most severe and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring conditions. Qualified applicants will be placed on an eligible list to be considered for additional Clinician opportunities as they arise.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provides individual assessment, treatment planning, and individual and group therapy to adults with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring conditions;
- Interviews clients to determine and assess clients’ social, psychological, legal, and personal history for purposes of formulating a clinical diagnosis;
- Writes clinical chart notes for each patient contact;
- Assesses client's progress on a continuing basis and makes modifications to treatment plan in order to meet client's goals;
- Assesses presenting problem and social histories to establish a diagnosis;
- Observes and evaluates client's progress in order to evaluate treatment plan and monitors effects of medications in order to make referral to staff Psychiatrist for further monitoring;
- Evaluates behavioral health emergencies in order to provide appropriate referrals;
- Evaluates for 72-hour involuntary hospitalization for clients in crisis;
- Consults with other professional staff to provide feedback on difficult cases;
- Participates in seminars and provides review, feedback, and guidance on treatment alternatives;
- Researches, prepares, and delivers presentations to community groups and agencies about various aspects of behavioral health related problems;
- Performs related duties as assigned.
If you are not currently a Clinician with Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency and would like to be considered for this position, please submit an application in response to this job bulletin.
If you currently hold permanent status as a Clinician with Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency and you would like to be considered for a transfer to this position, please complete the transfer application found here.
Position Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Clinician II:
Other Qualifications
Application Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume should be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of education for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office in any one or more of the following ways:
- As an attachment to the online application
- By e-mail to [email protected]
- By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.
Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications week of October 12, 2025
- Screen for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer, pending:
- Pre-Employment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
- Proof of Vaccination or Exemption
- Pre-Employment Exams
- Confirmed Job Offer
- Estimated Start Date: November 2025
Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded.
For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.
Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
1. A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.
Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
601 University Ave., Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 921-0790
www.eres.com
FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
P.O. Box 151739
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 265-5810
www.documentservice.org
CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.
P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817
(714) 237-9272
www.iescaree.com
GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.
409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 828-5709
www.globaleval.org
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
(310) 258-9451
www.ierf.org
Verification of Certification
Acceptable forms of certification and/or formal training documentation are certificates that list the applicant's name, institution name, course title and date the certificate was awarded. If applicable, the verifying documentation should include a certification/license number as well as an expiration date.
Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (530) 666-8600.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
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