$46.00-$55.89 Hourly / $7,973.00-$9,687.00 Monthly / $95,680.00-$116,246.00 Yearly
Under general supervision, makes investigations to determine the eligibility of applicants for psychiatric care and services; evaluates information gained through interviews and collateral sources; makes determination on one of several alternative procedures; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to intake procedures; makes pertinent determinations and recommendations; and performs related duties as required.
Requires responsibility for: carrying out and explaining established methods and procedures to applicants, recipients and others; achieving economies and/or preventing losses through careful and judicious interpretations of various legal provisions, methods and procedures in recommending assistance; making regular contacts with applicants, recipients, their families and others concerned, also with employees, other departments and outside organizations; gathering, compiling and reviewing important detailed psychiatric financial, personal and confidential information. Nature of duties involves occasional exposure to accident hazards and disagreeable elements in dealing with mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons.
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
Requires broad knowledge and ability to: solve problems inherent in the duties and responsibilities of psychiatric welfare work; plan appropriate courses of action as a result of analysis and evaluation of data and other significant factors.
Requires skill and ability to: effect cooperative and effective contacts with associate staff employees and others; deal effectively with patients in the adjustment of problem situations.
These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.
Education:Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); OR
Possession of valid registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) , issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); OR
Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) , issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); OR
Possession of valid registration as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) , issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); OR
Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) , issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); OR
Possession of valid registration as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor I (APCC) , issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
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2932 Senior Behavioral Health Clinician |
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10/30/14; 08/07/15; 05/13/21 |
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To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications. |
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COMMN SFMTA |