SALARY: $2172.80 to $2640.80 bi-weekly (approximately $4707 - $5721 per month)

FILING PERIOD: Continuous

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: TBA

This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Mental Health Department of Health Care Services and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies.

TYPICAL DUTIES: The Chief Mental Health Clinician, under general direction, 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. An incumbent 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 insure 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; participates in the planning and conducting of training programs teaching diagnosis and treatment methods; coordinates the social work program with related community social services and treatment facilities; supervises and participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic and dispositional conferences to determine the nature of illness and recommend treatment plans; performs clinical assessments; makes pre-release studies of cases and makes recommendations accordingly; determines, interprets and implements policies and procedures; monitors program effectiveness; represents Mental Health Services at conferences and addresses groups; may represent the department on matters relating to the service aspects of mental health programs; serves as an advocate for the civil and service rights of clients and family members.

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited school or university in social work, counseling, or related field.

Education: A Doctorate in psychology from an accredited school or university.

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible post Master’s or Doctorate casework experience which included counseling or therapy in a clinical or treatment setting.

License: (1) Possession of a valid California license as a Clinical Social Worker: Marriage, Family and Child Counselor or Psychologist. (2) Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and techniques of psychiatric social casework; accepted social work placement methods and practices; social aspects of disability and mental illness and of modern methods of treatment.

Ability to: Plan, assign, and direct the work of subordinate social workers and related personnel; prepare program budgets; prepare reports, records and correspondence; develop and maintain cooperative relationships with clients and their families; analyze information and reach sound decisions on the basis of such information; interpret the casework program to other personnel, other social service agencies, and the community; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.