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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Crisis Specialist (Crisis Stabilization Unit) Associate or Licensed

San Rafael, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$49.37/hr - $59.44/hr

1+ years exp

The County of Marin is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of its community. They are seeking a Crisis Specialist to provide psychiatric assessments and develop treatment plans for clients in a Crisis Stabilization Unit, primarily for individuals in crisis situations. The role involves working overnight shifts and requires strong diagnostic and assessment skills.

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Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric assessment to clients in an outpatient Crisis Stabilization Unit

Assess the mental status of clients, determining whether they meet criteria for involuntary observation and treatment

Write a semi-structured report based on clinical interviews and other information

Develop and implement treatment plans for clients under care

Qualification

Crisis interventionPsychiatric assessmentTreatment planningLicensed clinical social workerBehavioral health experienceBilingual in SpanishDe-escalation techniquesTeam collaborationEffective communicationDocumentation skills

Required

Possession of a Master's 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

Equivalent to one year of clinical behavioral health experience under qualified supervision in a behavioral health setting appropriate to the assignment

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 by the first day of employment

Must successfully pass the licensing exam within six years from the date of employment

If unlicensed Psychologist, must be waiver-eligible AND must successfully pass the licensing exam within the five-year waiver period

Must 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

Possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County

Ability to establish and maintain confidence, trust and cooperation of persons contacted in the course of their work

Ability to communicate effectively; write concise reports and evaluations

Ability to assess client's psychiatric and psychosocial needs; develop treatment and discharge plans, including linking and referring clients to needed resources

Ability to evaluate and problem-solve difficult interpersonal situations

Ability to physically restrain and seclude clients in a psychiatric unit

Ability to record observations correctly and maintain client's electronic chart with proper clinical and legal documentation

Ability to guide, orient, and train less experienced workers and interns

Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team

Ability to assist in developing and planning mental health programs

Ability to provide psychotherapy for clients

Preferred

Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are highly desirable

Demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment

Benefits

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.