Behavioral Health Therapist III

This Job is located in Colusa. Applications on Careers in Government will not be accepted. Please apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/countyofcolusa

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SALARY:

THERAPIST I $ 4742-7779 (based on a 37.5 hour work week)
THERAPIST II $ 5236-8588 (based on a 37.5 hour work week)
THERAPIST III (SENIOR) $ 5780-9481 (based on a 37.5 hour work week)

WHY I SHOULD CHOOSE TO WORK FOR COLUSA COUNTY:

• Work/life balance
• Flex work schedules
• Fun and dedicated staff with a family atmosphere!
• Challenging and rewarding work
• With our small-town feel, you will be able to experience a variety of services that Behavorial Health offers our community.
• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
• Excellent benefit package, including fully PAID health insurance and a generous retirement benefit (3% @ 60 for Classic Members or 2% @ 62 for New Members); that means a lifetime paycheck upon retirement! (After 5 years of service.)
• Colusa County's residents enjoy the best of both worlds: ready access to major metropolitan areas while taking advantage of affordable housing associated with the area's friendly, small-town environment.
• The region is blessed with sweeping mountain vistas, open space, and clear skies.
• Did we mention? No traffic! The only downside to this is that you will need to come up with a different excuse if you are running late 🙂

If you are a dedicated professional ready to make a difference in our community, don't miss this great opportunity and APPLY today!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

THERAPIST II

Experience:

Two (2) years of post-graduate of increasingly responsible related experience

Training:

A master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university which provides the educational basis for licensing to provide psychotherapy in the State of California.

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

Current registration as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

THERAPIST III (Senior)

Experience:

Two (2) years of substantial, active-practice, professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency at the level equivalent to a Therapist II with Colusa County.

Training:

A master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university which provides the educational basis for licensing to provide psychotherapy in the State of California.

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

Possession of a valid California license as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage, Family and Child Counselor or Clinical Psychologist and have at least two years of full-time experience as a licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts; and meet the minimum qualifications by the Board of Behavioral Sciences to supervise Associate Clinical Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapist Interns.

Supplemental Information:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various County and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Although this is primarily a sedentary office classification requiring standing in work areas and walking between work areas, the position may also require some fieldwork. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects, up to 30 pounds, as necessary to perform job functions. Negative PPD test (pre-employment and annual testing). Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, dust and scents, and potential exposure to hazardous physical substances. Tasks may require exposure to illness/disease, work related stress and hostile clients. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Employees may work varying shift schedules including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

SALARY:

THERAPIST I $ 4742-7779 (based on a 37.5 hour work week)
THERAPIST II $ 5236-8588 (based on a 37.5 hour work week)
THERAPIST III (SENIOR) $ 5780-9481 (based on a 37.5 hour work week)

The County of Colusa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Colusa County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

All Colusa County 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.