An employee in this class is responsible for management of a specific comprehensive program in the Mental Health Department. Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional, para-professional and other personnel.
Looking for a self-starter that desires to help others and serve as an advocate for the rights of clients and family members. The person in this position plans and develops a mental health program for mentally ill, disabled or emotionally handicapped clients; Conducts and participates in staff meetings to ensure effective coordination or work; hires, trains and evaluates staff; Selects, assigns, supervises and evaluates subordinate professional and para-professional personnel in the performance of social casework, and in recording case histories and related matters; assigns cases and assists subordinates with difficult cases; Prepares program budget; prepares and maintains records, reports and correspondence; may requisition supplies; Consults with and informs medical personnel and other staff members of matters relating to social and environmental problems of clients and their families.
Minimum Qualifications:
EITHER PATTERN I
Special Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
OR PATTERN II
Special Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.
AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS
Education: Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s or doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other course of study acceptable to the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Psychologist.
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible licensed casework experience as an LCSW, MFT, LPCC or Psychologist, which included counseling or therapy in a clinical or treatment setting and also included one year of supervisory experience.
License: Must possess a valid California driver’s license.
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