Licensed Clinical Therapist II - Homeless Services*

The Job

Apply by 5:00pm Friday, June 27, 2025, to Receive Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews


The San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of Licensed Clinical Therapist II. The incumbent will provide psychotherapeutic treatment services, field-based crisis response, administrative support, and serve as a lead providing clinical oversight for a team of Mental Health Specialists, Social Workers, and Alcohol and Drug Counselors serving the homeless population.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

Outreach: Conduct field-based outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, with sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Assessment & Treatment Planning: Conducts intake assessments; prepares diagnostic evaluations; determines the cause, nature and severity of the client's current mental status. Selects, administers, scores, and interprets a wide variety of objective and projective tests including intelligence, personality, aptitude, and achievement tests for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of mentally ill and emotionally disturbed clients. Develops, evaluates and implements goal-oriented treatment plans.

Case Monitoring & Evaluation: Prepares case documentation, progress and court reports, conservatorship requests, special reports, proposals, grants, manuals and correspondence. Participates in the staff review of a case; recommends changes in therapeutic techniques, environment, and/or charting to facilitate patient recovery. Monitors clients' use and response to medication; reports adverse reactions or failure to maintain stability to psychiatrist.

Clinical Counseling: Provides direct treatment services such as individual and group therapy to the unhoused population in various treatment settings. Provides rehabilitative and socialization services to restore and maintain the best possible functional level of patients with chronic psychological impairments. Assists clients and families in understanding the nature of their physical, mental, or emotional disorder; provides emotional support and information to assist them in identifying external stressors that contribute to the client's problems.

Administrative: Provides lead clinical oversight. Develops and/or implements minor and major program changes related to such areas as group structures, treatment goals and directions, the incorporation of newly mandated services, and contract services. Assesses contract programs to determine if they are sufficient in meeting the treatment needs of clients; monitors contracts such as residential facilities treatment, and the outpatient programs for both programmatic and fiscal compliance.

Community Collaboration: Acts as liaison and coordinates services between clients and county and/or contract mental health agencies; provides an evaluation of a client's problems and progress for other County agencies. Serves as a consultant or trainer for staff, community agencies, and other professionals on complex client, placement, and mental health issues; provides community outreach and makes special presentations to civic groups.

Crisis Response: Intervenes in crisis situations when a patient exhibits acute psychiatric symptoms which present an immediate threat to the patient or others.

*Official Title: Clinical Therapist II

For additional details, please refer to the Clinical Therapist II job description.

JOIN OUR TEAM & MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

The Office of Homeless Services serves as the Lead Agency and/or Administrative Entity for various grant funds and the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership. OHS supports the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership in its mission to reduce homelessness within the county by ensuring individuals at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness are connected to housing, supportive services, and case management.

This position offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package that includes bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max step, and the benefits listed below:

HEALTH BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF RETIREMENT PERKS - Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Zero Cost for Employee and Dependent Coverage
- Premium Subsidies: Offset Health Costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses - Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with Cash-Out Options*
- 11 Days Accruable Sick Leave with Unlimited Accrual
- 15 Paid Holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave: Up to 16 Hours OR Gym Membership Reimbursement up to $299
- Flexible Work Schedules (in some departments) - Generous Pension
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
- Retirement Reciprocity (depending upon position assignment) County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - DCAP Account - 529 Savings Plan - Short- & Long-Term Disability - Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

For additional details, please refer to the Professional Unit Benefits Summary (BbOU)

As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits . For more detailed information, refer to the Professional Unit MOU .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
License: Must be licensed in the State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). A copy of license is required upon appointment. Licensure must be maintained and in good standing.

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check that will include fingerprint/DOJ LiveScan, DMV check, and medical exam, including drug and TB testing.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). A clean driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent U.S. resident.

Minimum Requirements

License: Must be licensed in the State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). A copy of license is required upon appointment. Licensure must be maintained and in good standing.

--AND--

Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed therapist in a mental health or social service setting.

Note: The application must clearly distinguish between pre-licensed and post-licensed experience.

Desired Qualifications

Clinical Therapist IIs must have strong interpersonal skills enabling them to work positively and compassionately with clients of various backgrounds who may be experiencing difficult life circumstances and stressors such as homelessness, illness, behavioral health issues, or family crises. Crisis intervention experience is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas in a homeless services program environment:

• Collaboration Across Departments & Organizations: Experience coordinating efforts across various county departments and entities to support homeless individuals and families.
• Conflict Resolution and Client Management: Proven ability to manage challenging interactions with homeless clients, using de-escalation techniques with a compassionate, professional approach to resolve conflicts and reach positive outcomes.
• Client Engagement & Responsibility: Experience employing strategies that help re-engage clients who may struggle with following through with housing commitments and responsibilities; providing support and motivation in reaching housing stability and self-sufficiency.
• Building & Maintaining Relationships with Service Providers: Ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships with local organizations and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and improve client outcomes.
• Empathy, Trust, & Direct Service: Ability to build rapport and maintain a client-centered approach in every interaction; understanding the importance of empathy and trust when working with individuals experiencing homelessness.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes will not be reviewed.

Application Procedure:
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time . Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Apply by 5:00pm Friday, June 27, 2025, to Receive Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click on the following link to review the Government Jobs online application guide o r contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Please review the Veteran's Preference Policy for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Professional Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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