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Behavioral Health Clinic Administrator III - Mental Health Services

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Behavioral Health Clinic Administrator III - Mental Health Services

Salary

$101,250.49 - $141,764.60 Annually

Location

throughout Ventura County, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

1085HCA-25AA (MD)

Department

Health Care Agency

Division

Behavioral/Mental Health

Opening Date

05/08/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

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Description

OVERVIEW

Under direction of the Behavioral Health Manager, plans, organizes, directs the full-scope of operational activities and provides clinical and administrative oversight of a multidisciplinary team which provides behavioral health services to adults, seniors, or children services including a range of outpatient treatment and services to adults with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and performs related duties as required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidates are detail oriented behavioral health professionals with superior organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal). They are computer literate with strong proficiencies in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Additionally, they have considerable experience in behavioral health assessment, treatment, case management practices, and substance use disorder treatment. Finally, they have a proven history of leadership in a clinical setting.

NOTE: Given the nature of the work at Behavioral Health and the demographics within Ventura County, some Clinic Administrator positions will require bilingual (English/Spanish) skills, depending on location of the vacancy. However, all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply, regardless of their language skills to ensure that qualified candidates have the opportunity to compete for these positions, while also recognizing the importance of language skills in serving the diverse population of Ventura County.

WHAT WE OFFER

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. In addition to the annual salary an employee within these positions may also be eligible for the following:

• Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification of skill.

• Educational Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor’s degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate degree for educational attainments not specifically required by the position.

• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.

• Health Plans - Full-time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.

• Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.

• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Behavioral Health Department

Behavioral Health Clinic Administrator III is a Management classification and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Incumbents in this classification are eligible for benefits at the MB4 level.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. There are currently six (6) Regular vacancies located throughout Ventura County.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: 5/08/2025

CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Within the scope of licensure and/or area(s) of expertise, provides clinical and programmatic oversight of treatment team members, including supervision of assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of clients served by Behavioral Health;

• May carry a clinical caseload in compliance with state-mandated requirements for Clinic Administrators;

• Selects, trains and supervises multidisciplinary staff;

• Sets staff performance standards including standards in clinical areas within the scope of licensure and professional expertise;

• Evaluates employee performance and takes disciplinary actions as needed;

• Evaluates new clients to establish acuity level and assign staff accordingly, coordinates delivery of services by a multi-disciplinary team; oversees case discussions; reviews client charts to ensure compliance with departmental policies and process;

• Supervises collection and input of all client and cost data necessary to evaluate client outcome and cost benefit. This may include reviewing charts and ensuring that client documentation is completed in a timely manner; compiling and preparing reports on clients served and treatment outcomes;

• In collaboration with the Behavioral Health Manager, identifies potential and actual program and operational problems and assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to resolve them;

• Defines and advocates organizational goals and policies to employees and communicates employees' views to VCBH Management;

• Oversees the coordination and collaboration with County and community systems; and

• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

Considerable and progressively responsible behavioral health experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities can be obtained by:

• Considerable experience in mental health or addiction practice equivalent to three (3) or more years of program experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California

• Lead or supervisory experience in a clinical setting

DESIRED:

• Experience monitoring and reporting on team performance including electronic health record, client outcome goals, productivity, expenditures, and revenue

• Knowledge of quality improvement processes

• Experience working with seriously mentally ill youth and/or adults with dual diagnosis

• Possession of a valid California driver license

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of: behavioral health assessment, treatment, and case management practices; Behavioral Health Department clinical policies and procedures; staff supervision and personnel practices; and other local public agency goals and practices.

Comprehensive ability to: supervise a multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical oversight in a Behavioral Health program, including program development; diagnose and treat persons with severe mental illness and/or treat persons with substance abuse disorders; utilize personal computing hardware and software; prepare reports; maintain medical record standards; work independently toward specific goals; provide active and positive leadership; develop community resources; work within budget constraints; respond effectively to crises; effectively handle persons who are angry, demanding, emotionally upset and/or resistant to treatment; evaluate safety and risk factors for staff and clients; maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, community members, and other governmental agencies; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; review and legally sign-off on treatment plans, override medical necessity; and supervise Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Master of Social Work (MSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources, Health Care Agency in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply online, please refer to our web site at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources - Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.

Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work Experience portions of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here ( for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. This questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to the next step in the examination process.

TRAINING and EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. If the T&E replaces the oral exam candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an oral examination may not be conducted. Instead, a score of 70% is assigned to each application, and each applicant is placed on the eligible list.

Applicants successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for up to a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Maritza David by e-mail at or by telephone at .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

MANAGEMENT

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website ( or you may call .

• Retirement FAQ's (

• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: MB3, MB4, MS, MT, MCC, MU

01

Describe your program experience in mental health or addiction practice. In your response, please include the following:

A) Name of employer(s) where you gained this experience

B) Description of duties you performed which demonstrate your knowledge in this area

To receive credit for this experience, you must include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, and all details for each employer must be included. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified. If you do not have this kind of experience, type, "No experience".

02

Please indicate which of the following license(s) you possess.

To receive credit for this experience, you must include your license information in the Certificates and Licenses section of the application, and all details such as license number, issuer, and expiration date must be included. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified.

• Clinical Social Worker

• Clinical Psychologist

• Professional Clinical Counselor

• Marriage and Family Therapist

• Other License (Please specify in the Certificates and Licenses portion of your application)

• Not currently licensed

03

Describe your lead or supervisory experience in a clinical setting. In your response, please include the following:

A) Name of employer(s) where you gained this experience

B) Description of duties you performed which demonstrate your experience in this area

To receive credit for this experience, you must include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, and all details for each employer must be included. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified. If you do not have this kind of experience, type, "No experience".

04

Describe your experience monitoring and reporting team performance including quality assurance, client outcome goals, productivity, expenditures, and revenue. In your response, please include the following:

A) Name of employer(s) where you gained this experience

B) Description of duties you performed

To receive credit for this experience, you must include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, and all details for each employer must be included. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified. If you do not have this kind of experience, type, "No experience".

05

Detail your use of current methods, evidence base practices, and procedures working with seriously mentally ill youth and/or adults with dual diagnosis. In your response, please include the following:

A) Name of employer(s) where you gained this experience

B) Description of methods, practices and procedures

To receive credit for this experience, you must include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, and all details for each employer must be included. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified. If you do not have this kind of experience, type, "No experience".

06

Please select the option(s) below that best reflects your bilingual skills in English and Spanish:

• I am able to proficiently speak Spanish

• I am able to proficiently read Spanish

• I am able to proficiently write in Spanish

• I am not able to proficiently speak, read, or write in Spanish

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Address

800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009

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Behavioral Health Clinician I - IV / Intensive Services Clinician I - IV

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Behavioral Health Clinician I - IV / Intensive Services Clinician I - IV

Salary

$60,798.40 - $07,328.00 Annually

Location

and may be required to travel throughout Ventura County, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

0428HCA-24AA (NW)

Department

Health Care Agency

Division

Behavioral/Mental Health

Opening Date

11/22/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

This recruitment opportunity involves two distinct classification series, each with unique roles and responsibilities within the Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) system.

Behavioral Health Clinician and Intensive Services Clinician:

Under immediate (I, II), general supervision (III), or general direction (IV), provides clinical or administrative behavioral health services under various levels of supervision in diverse, multidisciplinary settings through therapy, case management, interagency collaboration, and community organization.

The ideal Behavioral Health Clinician is a skilled mental health professional specializing in comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, including therapy, crisis intervention, and case management. They employ culturally sensitive, client-centered, strength-based approaches to support individuals with serious mental illnesses or youth with emotional disturbances. Proficient in clinical documentation, care coordination, and treatment planning, they collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and navigate state and federal programs like Medi-Cal. Organized and communicative, they build relationships with clients, families, and community partners, providing outreach and education. Committed to professional growth, they engage in ongoing training to ensure equitable and effective mental health services in multicultural environments.

Behavioral Health Clinicians I-IV work primarily in office and clinic settings, where they provide essential mental health services, including individual and group therapy, diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and case management. These professionals collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address clients' mental health needs, ensuring continuity of care within the structured environment of VCBH facilities.

In contrast, Intensive Services Clinicians operate primarily in the field, playing a critical role in responding to mental health crises in real time. These clinicians are often deployed to various community settings, including homes, schools, or public locations, to assess and stabilize individuals in crisis. Their responsibilities include conducting on-the-spot evaluations, providing immediate intervention, facilitating hospitalizations or alternative care options when necessary, and coordinating follow-up services to support clients' recovery.

These roles demand adaptability, quick decision-making, and the ability to work effectively under pressure to ensure the safety and well-being of those in need. As non-exempt positions, Intensive Services Clinicians would be eligible for overtime pay and shift differentials based on their work schedules and availability. This ensures fair compensation for the demanding and vital nature of their work. For more information regarding hourly benefits, please click here.

Under immediate (I/II) or general (III/IV) supervision, provides on a 24/7 basis, immediate crisis intervention and stabilization services to individuals who are experiencing a mental health emergency or urgent mental health situations on an intermittent basis; and triages, assesses and provides crisis mental health support services for persons seeking specialty mental health services or experiencing a mental health emergency, utilizing culturally-sensitive, client/family-centered, strength-based, wellness and recovery models of service delivery telephonically and in person in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings.

Behavioral Health Clinician I/Intensive Services Clinician ( 29.23 - 40.97 – hourly) unlicensed: is the entry/trainee level classification, where emphasis is on learning casework and treatment methods appropriate to a public mental health setting, procedures and policies as part of a multi-disciplinary team under the close clinical supervision of a California Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Behavioral Health Clinician II/Intensive Services Clinician II ($ ,637.32 - 3,747.34 - biweekly) - unlicensed: is the journey-level classification, providing behavioral health services as part of a multi-disciplinary team under general supervision with clinical supervision by a California Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Behavioral Health Clinician III/ Intensive Services Clinician III ( 2,807.53 - 3,932.64 - biweekly) - licensed: is the advanced journey-level classification providing behavioral health services as part of a multi-disciplinary team under general supervision. Incumbents in this classification demonstrate greater skill and depth of job knowledge in the assessment of consumer and family needs, and in the formulation and implementation of treatment and wellness and recovery plans.

Behavioral Health Clinician IV/ Intensive Services Clinician IV ( 2,946.67 - 4,128.21 - biweekly) -licensed:: is the expert level of the series, able to independently perform the most complex clinical and case management assignments and provide clinical supervision according to licensure and training. Demonstrates leadership within the multi-disciplinary team.

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency – Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Clinician and Intensive Services Clinician series are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There are currently multiple Regular vacancies for both classification series located throughout Ventura County.

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level(s) without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OPENING DATE: 11/22/24

CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive enough qualified applications to meet business needs. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following for the Behavioral Health Clinician series:

Behavioral Health Clinician I/II

• Assesses, evaluates and provides mental health and/or substance abuse services including individual, group and family therapy/counseling, rehabilitation, crisis intervention and case management services for persons with serious mental illness or youth with serious emotional disturbance utilizing culturally-sensitive, client/family-centered, strength-based, wellness and recovery models of service delivery;

• Performs clinical documentation and maintains productivity according to department standards;

• In collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, including consumers and family members, participates in the development of treatment plans, coordinates treatment, case management and discharge planning;

• Collaborates on behalf of the consumer/family with other support services provided by health care, social services agencies and community organizations;

• Participates in training on various topics such as cultural competency, clinical practice, compliance, treatment planning, case management, co-occurring disorders and substance abuse;

• Provides administrative support services including outreach and information about how to access and apply for state and federal programs (such as Medi-Cal), performs pre-screening and assists in paperwork completion to determine eligibility; and

• Performs other related duties as required.

Behavioral Health Clinician III

In addition to the Behavioral Health Clinician I/II duties listed above, Behavioral Health Clinician III duties may include:

• Completes clinical documentation and maintains productivity according to department standards with minimal administrative oversight;

• Collaborates on behalf of the consumer/family with other support services provided by health care, social services agencies and community organizations;

• Provides 5150 evaluations and writes holds as appropriate;

• May provide clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians and student interns within the context of licensure, in keeping with BBS regulations and according to applicable Ventura County Behavior Health (VCBH) policies; and

Behavioral Health Clinician IV

In addition to the Behavioral Health Clinician I/II/III duties listed above, Behavioral Health Clinician IV duties may include:

• Develops and participates in training on a variety of topics such as cultural competency, clinical practice, compliance, treatment planning and case management, and makes presentations to local agencies and community groups regarding issues related to mental health or substance abuse;

• May participate as a member of a committee or team as assigned, and develops and/or delivers related training materials to other staff, consumer/family members or the public;

• May provide leadership and support to Behavior Health Clinicians providing clinical supervision through the facilitation of a supervision group etc.;

• Provides support to the Clinical Administrator with assigned duties to ensure efficient clinic operation; and

Duties may include but are not limited to the following for the Intensive Services Clinician series:

Intensive Services Clinician I/II

• Triages, assesses and provides referrals to individuals such as children, Transitional Age Youth (TAY) and adults, seeking specialty mental health services.

• Provides crisis intervention services to individuals in the community and emergency rooms experiencing an urgent or emergency mental health situation, utilizing culturally sensitive, client/family-centered, strength-based, wellness and recovery models of service delivery.

• Performs clinical documentation and maintains productivity according to department standards with minimal administrative oversight.

• Collaborates on behalf of the consumer/family with other support services provided by health care, social services agencies and community organizations.

• Participates in staff meetings; and Ventura County Behavior Health trainings on various topics such as cultural competency, compliance, co-occurring disorders and substance abuse.

• Provides administrative support services, including outreach and information about how to access and apply for state and federal programs (such as Medi-Cal), performs pre-screening and assists in paperwork completion to determine eligibility.

• Operates a vehicle to transport individuals and their families for the purpose of providing crisis mental health services.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Intensive Services Clinician III

In addition to the Intensive Services Clinician I/II duties listed above, Behavioral Health Clinician IV duties may include:

• Provides 5150 evaluations and writes involuntary holds as appropriate.

Intensive Services Clinician IV

In addition to the Intensive Services Clinician III duties listed above, Intensive Services Clinician IV duties may include:

• Provides clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians and student interns within the context of licensure, in keeping with BBS regulations and according to applicable Ventura County Behavior Health (VCBH) policies.

• May participate as a member of a committee or team as assigned and develops and/or delivers related training materials to other staff, consumer/family members or the public.

• May provide leadership and support to Intensive Services Clinicians providing clinical supervision through the facilitation of a supervision group etc.

• Provides support to the Clinical Administrator with assigned duties to ensure efficient clinic operation.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

A Master's degree in one of the following is required (by date of hire) for all Behavioral Health Clinician and Intensive Services Clinician levels:

• Marriage & Family Counseling;

• Counseling Psychology;

• Clinical Psychology;

• Clinical Counseling;

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling;

• Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling;

• Social Work with an emphasis on Clinical Social Work; OR

• Other equivalent Master's degree from a college or university approved by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Science Examiners;

AND:

Behavioral Health Clinician I / Intensive Services Clinician I

Must either be currently registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) within the last six (6) years as a:

• Associate Marriage and Family Therapist;

• Associate Clinical Social Worker; OR

• Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

OR

Be within 90 days of completion of the requirements for graduation with a Master's degree in a discipline as noted above; and following graduation, provide documentation that an application for an intern or associates registration number has been submitted to the BBS.

AND

Following graduation, provide documentation that an application for an intern or associates registration number has been submitted to the BBS.

Note regarding the 6 year rule: California Associates may only claim hours earned within six (6) years of the date they submit their application for examination and licensure.

Note: Proof of Master's degree and BBS registration is required by date of hire.

Behavioral Health Clinician II / Intensive Services Clinician II

Must be currently registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) within the last six (6) years as a:

• Associate Marriage and Family Therapist;

• Associate Clinical Social Worker; OR

• Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

AND

A minimum of one (1) year of experience (may be pre- or post-Master's degree) in an acute or residential setting for Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) Adult or Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) youth, or outpatient public mental health setting providing mental health services to Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), adults or older adults with serious mental illness or youth with serious emotional disturbance and their families.

Behavioral Health Clinician III / Intensive Services Clinician III

Must possess and maintain a valid California License as a:

• Marriage and Family Therapist;

• Clinical Social Worker; OR

• Professional Clinical Counselor.

AND

A minimum of three (3) years of experience (two (2) years must be post-Master's degree) working in an acute or residential setting for Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) Adult or Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) youth, or outpatient public mental health setting providing mental health services to Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), adults or older adults with serious mental illness or youth with serious emotional disturbance and their families.

Behavioral Health Clinician IV / Intensive Services Clinician IV

Must possess and maintain a valid California License as a:

• Marriage and Family Therapist;

• Clinical Social Worker; OR

• Professional Clinical Counselor.

AND

A minimum of four (4) years of experience (post licensure) working in an acute or residential setting for Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) Adult or Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) youth, or outpatient public mental health setting providing mental health services to Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), adults or older adults with serious mental illness or youth with serious emotional disturbance and their families.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license as a condition of continued employment.

• At all levels, positions may require work experience with specific age groups such as children, adults, or older adults and/or related service types. Some positions may require some evening hours and weekend coverage.

Behavioral Health Clinician I/II / Intensive Services Clinician I/II

• Candidates are required to have at time of hire and maintain a current California Board of Behavioral Sciences registration number as a condition of continued employment.

• Incumbents must obtain a LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) license or LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) license with the California BBS within six (6) years of initial registration as an Associate Marriage Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor as a condition of continued employment.

Behavioral Health Clinician III/IV / Intensive Services Clinician III/IV

• Incumbents are required to maintain a LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) license, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) license or LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) license with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a condition of continued employment.

Desired:

Spanish-English bilingual skills

NOTE: Given the nature of the work at Behavioral Health and the demographics within Ventura County, some Clinician positions may require bilingual (English/Spanish) skills, depending on location of the vacancy. However, all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply, regardless of their language skills to ensure that qualified candidates have the opportunity to compete for these positions, while also recognizing the importance of language skills in serving the diverse population of Ventura County.

Supplemental Information:

All assignments involve work in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural settings with seriously mentally ill adults or seniors or seriously emotionally disturbed children or adolescents. Mental health services are decentralized throughout the County and may involve field-work and travel within the County. Incumbents are expected to work in interagency environments.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at ventura.org/jobs ( . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here ( for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – Qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION – Qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to the examination step.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION - 100%:

A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation.

If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, a T&E will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Nathan Wood by e-mail at or by telephone at .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website ( or you may call .

• Retirement FAQ's (

• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS

01

This position requires a Master's Degree in one of the following disciplines OR be within 90 days of the requirements for graduation with a Master's Degree in same disciplines. Please mark which discipline you currently hold a Master's Degree in.

• Marriage & Family Counseling

• Counseling Psychology

• Clinical Psychology

• Clinical Counseling

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling

• Social Work with an emphasis on Clinical Social Work

• Other equivalent Master's degree from a college or university approved by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Science Examiners

• I do not currently hold a Master's degree but am within 90 days of completion of the requirements for graduation in one of the above disciplines. (This option requires the discipline is clear in the "Education" section of your application.

• I do not currently have nor am I 90 days from completing the requirements for graduation with a Master's degree in an above discipline.

02

If you are not currently licensed in the State of California, for which of the following are you currently registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)? Your BBS Registration or Licensure details must be entered in the "Certificates and Licenses" section or your application.

• Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

• Associate Clinical Social Worker

• Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

• Upon completion of my Master's degree, I will be eligible and will be applying for my BBS registration

• I have applied for my BBS registration but have not received it yet

• I am not currently registered with BBS

• Not applicable - I am already an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC in the State of California

03

Please indicate which of the following valid State of California licenses you currently possess: Note: Current valid credential details must be included in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of your application.

• Marriage and Family Therapist

• Clinical Social Worker

• Professional Clinical Counselor

• Not currently licensed in the State of California

04

What year was your original registration with the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS)? If already licensed, please state, "Already Licensed."

05

Which option below best describes your full-time equivalent work experience providing mental health services, in an acute setting, residential setting, or outpatient public mental health setting to:

• Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) adult or Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) youth and/or

• Transitional Aged youth (TAY), adults or older adults with serious mental illness and their families

• No experience

• Less than 1 year of experience

• 1-2 years of experience

• 2-3 years of experience

• 3-4 years of experience

• 4 or more years of experience

06

Using correct grammar and complete sentences, detail your full-time experience providing mental health services, in an acute setting, residential setting, and/or outpatient public mental health setting with:

• Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) adult or Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) youth and/or

• Transitional Aged youth (TAY), adults or older adults with serious mental illness and their families

In your answer, please include:

A) Name of employer(s) where you gained the experience, and

B) Job duties performed

NOTE: Full-time is considered 40 hours per week; anything less than that must be prorated. In order to receive credit for this experience, you MUST include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, and all details for each employer must be included.

If you do not have this type of experience, please state, "no experience."

07

Provide an example which demonstrates your ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

08

Using proper grammar and complete sentences, provide an example (paid or volunteer) which demonstrates your skill providing direct patient care/customer service that highlights your ability to exercise tact, courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.

09

Are you willing and able to work some evenings and occasional weekends?

• Yes

• No

10

Can you possess and maintain a valid California driver license as a condition of continued employment?

• Yes

• No

11

Are you bilingual (English/Spanish)?

• Yes

• No

12

Given I meet the minimum qualifications, I am interested in:

• Behavioral Health Clinician

• Intensive Services Clinician

• Both the Behavioral Health Clinician and the Intensive Services Clinician

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