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Introduction

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION: The examination consists of an on-going review of candidates' applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment and selection process may be used to fill future vacancies which may arise within the next year. \r\n\r\nThis examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary, and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. Applications will only be accepted on-line. \r\n\r\nSupplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nQualified bilingual persons who speak English and are also fluent in: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Korean, Mien, Tagalog, Amharic, Farsi, Dari, Tigrigna, Russian, Romanian or Sign Languages are especially encouraged to apply. There is an additional biweekly compensation for persons in positions designated bilingual. Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency.\r\n

DESCRIPTION

\r\nTHECOUNTY\r\nAlameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California's seventh-largest county. The County employs 9,700 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $3.4 billion. Oakland, the County seat, is California's eighth-largest city. One and a half million people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities, unincorporated communities, and rural areas. As a major urban county, Alameda provides a full range of services to its citizens. The County is a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect environment for families and their active lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural resources, countless recreational opportunities, and an array of fine public and private colleges and universities.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nALAMEDA COUNTY HEALTH\r\nAlameda County Health is the local government agency that promotes and protects the health and well-being of all who live, work, learn, and play in Alameda County. We coordinate services and cultivate partnerships with community organizations and providers to help ensure access, organize, and deliver health care and services to people with Medi-Cal and without insurance, support resilient communities, and improve health for all. We focus on health equity by developing programs and systemic solutions that reduce disparities for the people and communities we serve.\r\n\r\nAlameda County Health's departments and programs focus on services and support that provide care for the whole person.\r\n\r\n The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and substance use services for people with Medi-Cal and without insurance and supports people along their path to wellness, recovery, and resilience.\r\n The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air, water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce exposure to toxins and diseases.\r\nThe Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases.\r\n Alameda County Health also provides services through Housing and Homelessness Services, Emergency Medical Services Agency, HealthPAC, and Healthy Schools and Communities.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT\r\nAs part of Alameda County Health, the Behavioral Health Department supports people with Medi-Cal and without insurance living with serious mental illness and substance use conditions along their path toward wellness, recovery, and resiliency. We provide services through a network of contracted mental health and substance use providers and administer the State's resources and training for behavioral health providers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals. We advocate for our patients and families and create space for personal engagement in their care.\r\n\r\nWe are outpatient specialists for mental health services for older adults and youth, substance use providers and treatment program specialists, advocates for quality improvement and patients' rights, and psychiatric and integrated health care providers.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the Behavioral Health Department, please visitwww.acbhcs.org.\r\n\r\nTHE POSITION \r\nUnder close supervision, provide psychiatric clinical and case management services; conduct evaluations and assessments; provide ongoing counseling, treatment and intervention; conduct individual, group and family psychotherapy; provide consultation to other programs and agencies on treatment needs and behavioral plans; and perform other duties as assigned. \r\n\r\nBehavioral Health Clinician I/II is a flexibly staffed class series located in Behavioral Health Care Services (BHCS). Incumbents in this series report to a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor or Behavioral Health Clinical Manager. \r\n\r\nBehavioral Health Clinician I is the trainee-level class in this flexibly staffed series. Under close supervision, incumbents are expected to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency, which qualifies them to promote to the higher-level class after six months of full-time experience and possession of the required State licensure from the applicable licensing authority. \r\n\r\nIDEAL CANDIDATE \r\nIn addition to the minimum qualifications and knowledge and skills listed below, ideal candidates for these positions will be prepared to provide psychiatric clinical and case management services, preferably with knowledge and expertise in the area where the vacancy exists; will be able to effectively treat a high volume of cases while also meeting the clinical needs of individual patients; and will interact well with others to earn their trust within an environment that embraces diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, and backgrounds. \r\n\r\nIdeal candidates will also: \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Be registered by an applicable licensing authority and possess a sufficient level of professional knowledge, skill and experience providing psychiatric clinical and case management services; and strive to keep up with developments and trends in the field of social sciences. \r\n \r\n \r\n Have the ability to be attentive to the diverse clinical care needs of each client, while simultaneously managing the treatment of a high volume of client cases.\r\n \r\n \r\n Be trusted with confidential records and private information, and interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization. \r\n \r\n \r\n Be an effective communicator who clearly conveys information and ideas verbally and in writing to individuals or groups in a manner that meets audience needs and helps them understand and retain the message; and relate well to people with diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds. \r\n \r\n \r\n Be an effective problem solver who uses sound judgment and quickly identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities; uses data, logic, and sound judgment to evaluate alternatives and recommends viable solutions; and solves problems consistent with available resources, facts, constraints, and probable consequences to achieve desired organizational or service care goals. \r\n \r\n \r\n Have a collaborative spirit, effectively work on a multidisciplinary team, and believe in and inspire teamwork by being accessible, supportive, open-minded, empathetic and able to effectively manage conflict by building and maintaining constructive relationships that result in diverse work teams that better serve our diverse communities. \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click here for the job description.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum professional requirements for admission to the competitive assessment process include:\r\n\r\n\r\nEducation:\r\n\r\nPossession of a master's degree from a recognized college or university in social work, marriage and family therapy, clinical or educational psychology or in a closely related field.\r\n\r\nAND\r\n\r\nLicense/Registration:\r\n\r\nPossession of a valid registration as an Associate Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Psychological Assistant/Associate, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor from the applicable licensing authority:( California Board of Behavioral Sciences or California Board of Psychology) required within six (6) months of hire date with confirmed verification within six (6) months of the hire date.\r\n\r\nSpecial Requirements:\r\n\r\nIn compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day of employment.\r\n\r\nIn compliance with Medicare regulations, eligible licensed clinicians in this classification are required to complete the "Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners" through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day of employment.\r\n\r\nApproval for Medicare processing must be received from the CMS within 180 days of the date of hire. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination.\r\n\r\nSome positions require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Applicants must possess such license prior to appointment to such positions.\r\n\r\nIn compliance with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Federal Cures Act, Employees in this classification who are required to render direct specialty mental health services in the course of their assignment must successfully be enrolled in Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment (PAVE) web portal prior to commencing employment.\r\n\r\nNOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.\r\n

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

\r\nNOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the 'Examples of Duties' section of this specification. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nKnowledge of:\r\n\r\n\r\n Current theories, practices, and principles and practices for services to clients with serious behavioral health care symptoms and diagnoses. \r\n Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology. \r\n Cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns. \r\n Wellness, recovery and resiliency oriented strategies and supports. \r\n Dual recovery/co-occurring disorder treatment, screening and assessment tools. \r\n Community needs, resources and organizations related to behavioral health care. \r\n Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements. \r\n Principles and practices of direct client service delivery. \r\n Principles of social needs, problems, attitudes and behavioral patterns. \r\n Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. \r\n Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. \r\n Computer applications related to the work. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAbility to:\r\n\r\n\r\n Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, community resources and organizations. \r\n Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. \r\n Interpret, explain, and apply regulations, policies and procedures. \r\n Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. \r\n Analyze, evaluate and make sound decisions. \r\n Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence and other written materials. \r\n Establish and maintain effective working relationships . \r\n Work with a diverse population \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

The examination will consist of the following steps: 1) A review of applicants' applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of the minimum qualifications. 2) Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience.\r\n\r\nCANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. \r\n\r\nWe reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. \r\n\r\nAlameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. \r\n\r\nTo learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs. \r\n

Selection Plan

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS, ACCELERATED EXAMINATION: The examination consists of an on-going review of candidates' applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum qualifications.Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment and selection process may be used to fill future vacancies which may arise within the next year for this and other County Depar...