Behavioral Health Clinician II na Kings County, CA

About the Department

($82,201.60 - $100,318.40 Annually) 

The Kings County Behavioral Health Department is looking for licensed Behavioral Health Clinicians to join our Quality Assurance team. In this specialized role, you will apply your clinical expertise to strengthen both our Mental Health Plan (MHP) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) systems of care by reviewing clinical documentation, supporting compliance with federal and state requirements, and assisting staff and providers in delivering high-quality, medically necessary services.

This position is ideal for clinicians who enjoy detailed, behind-the-scenes work that supports effective treatment and recovery outcomes. You’ll collaborate with dedicated teams, contribute to policy development, and support ongoing improvements in clinical practice. If you are a licensed clinician ready to combine your direct service knowledge with a focus on quality and compliance, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in our community.

Position Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

• Provides individual, group, and family interventions, rehabilitation, and treatment services including counseling, therapy, case management, and referral and linkage to community services to a variety of clients. 
• Receives referrals from various County departments and programs; conducts assessments to determine criteria eligibility for therapeutic services; contacts referrals to provide information related to available services.   
• Within scope of authority, assesses, diagnoses, and treats a variety of clients with behavioral health disorders; collaborates with clients and creates individualized treatments plans according to client’s needs and circumstances.  
• Initiates and conducts individual, group, and family counseling and biopsychosocial therapy sessions utilizing a variety of techniques and modalities; provides case management services in the office and in the field.  
• Performs routine and emergency intake evaluations according to department procedure; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to the intake process; and prepares medical and demographic case history for use in diagnosis. 
• Assists clients and family members in understanding behavioral health diagnosis, contributing factors/causes, effects, prognosis, rehabilitation, and treatment.  
• Works with clients to address stressors and barriers to treatment and/or social functioning; identifies and focuses on client strengths and personal resources to effectively engage and treat client.  
• Performs crisis intervention; evaluates individuals to identify level of stable behavior; provides support and assistance in problem resolution; coordinates or arranges for the provision of appropriate care services. 
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, staff trainings, utilization and peer review activities, clinical supervision and case consultation, and public information and education functions. 
• As a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, provides critical clinical input related to client diagnosis and recommended treatment; presents findings and clinical observations; and makes recommendations for additional services.   
• Maintains and submits accurate, detailed, and thorough documentation, case records, and notes of all billable and non-billable activities and services related to client care; completes necessary documentation for billing purposes. 
• Provides resources and referrals to address basic needs and other barriers to wellness and recovery including food, housing, clothing, transportation, and other financial resources.  
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, case conferences, joint team meetings, in-service trainings, and other staff development activities; collaborates with a variety of internal and external departments, agencies, service providers, and client/family support network to address needs and coordinate services.   
• Observes and complies with County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Experience:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses:

Certifications:

• Behavioral Health Clinician II: Possession of valid licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check; must be willing to work irregular hours as required; travel within and outside the County.

Other Qualifications