Crisis Specialist (Extra-Hire) Associate or Licensed - ...

ABOUT USDepartment of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.ABOUT THE POSITIONIn addition, if the position includes the below shifts, the corresponding differentials are: Extra-hire = 15% PM/evening shift = 7.5%NOC/overnight shift = 15%Weekend shift = 10%You must work a minimum of four (4) hours within the defined shift to qualify for the shift differential. Schedule/hours availability vary depending on the department needs.Shift differentials are paid for evening, weekend, overnight and holiday shifts. In addition, there is a 10% differential paid for all shifts worked in the jail.Below is a description of the work done in the service areas: CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT:The crisis specialists provide psychiatric assessment to clients in an outpatient Crisis Stabilization Unit, most of whom are held under W&I code 5150. The crisis specialist is responsible for assessing the mental status of clients, determining whether they meet criteria for involuntary observation and treatment (as a danger to self or others, or as gravely disabled). With information derived from a clinical interview, nursing report, case history, and collateral information the crisis specialist writes a semi-structured report, develops and then implements a treatment plan for clients under their care. MOBILE CRISIS CONTINUUM:The crisis specialists are responsible for providing field/community based response and assessment of individuals presenting in behavioral or mental health and substance-related crisis across Marin County. The position will entail a significant level of teamwork with effective communication as well Medi-Cal billing documentation. All crisis specialists are trained and authorized to initiate 5150 applications and undergo extensive training in-line with CA Department of Health Care Services. Crisis Specialists in this role must have the ability to collaborate with community partners including hospitals, law enforcement, and schools to provide most appropriate and least-restrictive level of intervention. ABOUT YOUOur Highly Qualified Candidate: Highly Desirable: Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are highly desirable.Bilingual Testing/Certification: Please note if the successful candidate has bilingual skills, they must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to receiving differential pay. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered at that time to ensure the candidate possesses the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.QualificationsKnowledge of: Considerable knowledge of the principles, trends and literature of psychiatric and psychosocial work as appropriate to ones scope of practice.Procedures, techniques and terminology of psychiatric and psychosocial assessment and treatment determinations.Pharmacology of medications and psychotropic drugs.Dynamics of human behavior.General knowledge of developing psychiatric and psychosocial treatment and discharge plans, including linking and referring clients to resources.Principles of clinical supervision and training as appropriate to ones license status.Planning and developing specialized mental health and mental health-related assignments.Local, state and federal laws pertaining to mental health and clients rights.Mental health services provided by MediCal providers.Establish and maintain confidence, trust and cooperation of persons contacted in the course of their work.Communicate effectively; write concise reports and evaluations.Assess clients psychiatric and psychosocial needs; develop treatment and discharge plans, including linking and referring clients to needed resources.Evaluate and problem-solve difficult interpersonal situations.Physically restrain and seclude clients in a psychiatric unit.Record observations correctly and maintain clients electronic chart with proper clinical and legal documentation.Guide, orient, and train less experienced workers and interns.Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to include staff, private psychiatrists, law enforcement personnel, community groups, family members/support persons, and other treatment providers.Work with system resources, other helping agencies and private therapists to provide optimum client care.Assist in developing and planning mental health programs.Provide psychotherapy for clients.Minimum Qualifications and Certifications & LicensesEITHER possession of a Masters degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychology, counseling or a closely related field by first date of employment OR possession of a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field by first date of employment AND equivalent to one year of clinical behavioral health experience under qualified supervision in a behavioral health setting appropriate to the assignment.Certificates LicensesCrisis SpecialistFrom the first day of employment, an employee must be registered with the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist OR Associate Professional Clinical Counselor employees must successfully pass the licensing exam within six years from the date of employment.From the first date of employment, an employee who is an unlicensed Psychologist is required to be waiver-eligible AND must successfully pass the licensing exam within the five-year waiver period.Failure to obtain licensure within specified timelines will result in termination of employment. Incumbents must acquire the appropriate licensure before advancing to the Licensed Crisis Specialist.Licensed Crisis SpecialistMust be professionally licensed by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor OR must be professionally licensed as a Clinical Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.Qualified non-California residents must submit proof of license eligibility in California that meets the requirement of their prospective licensing board and be waiver eligible from the California Department of Health Care Services.Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines, and/or loss of State registration at any time, will result in termination of employment.Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California drivers license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of a recent DMV history. At the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAll applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your account to view these emails.Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. LiveScan: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSCandidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriffs Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. 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Created: 2025-03-12