Clinical Therapist I/II - Behavioral Health - Multiple Locations (Multiple Programs)

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Clinical Therapist I/II - Behavioral Health - Multiple Locations (Multiple Programs)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Multiple Locations

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

25-79742-01

Department

Behavioral Health

Opening Date

01/02/2025

Closing Date

3/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION



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Applications will be reviewed in the order of when it was received

MUST BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED WITH THE BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 
TO BE CONSIDERED.
Must be Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

This job opening will serve to fill multiple current and upcoming Clinical Therapist I/II vacancies throughout Riverside County for the Riverside University Health System (Behavioral Health, Medical Center, and Community Health Clinics) for Regular, temporary, and Per Diem positions.

The current and upcoming divisions that are seeking qualified Clinical Therapists I/II are listed below (Location may vary). Please note the position may be filled by the time you apply.

Openings for Associate & Licensed Clinicians

 (CT I/II):

 

  • Youth & Family Comm. Services, Riverside

Population: Child welfare and juvenile justice youth.  5-21 but mostly teens – Field Work

 

  • Long Term Care, Riverside

Population: Adults and older adults referred for conservatorship - Looking for clinicians that can conduct thorough investigations

 

  • TOPPS Grant, Perris

Population: Youth High school ages 14 to 18 years old. – Field Work

 

  • Youth Hospital Intervention Program (YHIP) Mid County, Temecula

Population YHIP – Field Work

-  The CT will provide the majority of therapy services in the field

- CT will participate in monitoring a 24-hour Crisis Phone which rotates in between therapists. 

-A CT who is dedicated, adaptable, experienced, motivated, and works well with a large team.

- A CT who is willing to learn, grow, and challenge herself/himself.

 

  • RUHS BH Integration, Jurupa Valley

Population: All ages, mild to moderate behavioral health symptoms including substance use 

 

  • Mid-County CRT, Perris

Population: TAY age range. First Episode Psychosis (Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder) – Field Work

 

  • 2nd Chance Reentry Program, Riverside

Population: Individuals 12 years of age and older who are at risk of or have developed a substance use disorder

 

  • SAPT – San Jacinto & Perris Alcohol

Population: Adults and possibly adolescents

 

  • Blaine St Clinic, Riverside

Population: Non-FSP (wellness and FSP; a full-service partnership in the 18-59 age range (adult) -Field Work

 

  • New Life Full Svc Partnership, Riverside

Population: Will be working with an adult population 18-60 years old who have some type of involvement with the justice system. 

 

  • MHSA FSP-ISRC-West Adult, Riverside

Population: Non-FSP (wellness and FSP; a full-service partnership in the 18-59 age range (adult) -Field Work

 

  • Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Mid County Drop-In

Population: TAY ages 16 – 25 outpatient mental health – Field Work

 

Openings for Licensed Clinicians (CT II) ONLY:

 

  • Children's Auth Service Team, Riverside

Licensed w/2 yrs providing MH for youth

Population: Youth 0-21 - This position required a solid foundation in providing direct mental health services to youth 0-21

(Must be licensed as they will be reviewing and signing off on CT I clinical notes)

 

CT I/II - Per Diem:

 

  • Long-Term Care – Riverside, 

Population: Adults and older adults referred for conservatorship

 

Bilingual Clinical Therapist I/II

 

  • Lake Elsinore Adult Clinic
  • Temecula Adult Clinic

Population: Adult consumers between the ages of 18 – 59 who meet the criteria for behavioral health services at a County clinic level; Medi-Cal and Medi-Care population.

 

 


For this recruitment, some positions are eligible for a 10% DTR or 5.5% Crisis differential that is applied to hours worked. At any time, this differential can be removed.

The Riverside University Health Systems - Behavioral Health department is currently recruiting for multiple Clinical Therapist I/II positions throughout Riverside County

As positions become available, the recruiter will review applications and refer applicants on an individual basis should they meet the department's requirements.
 
The work schedule for these positions may vary depending on the department's needs.
Under supervision, performs a range of therapeutic assignments related to the field of mental or behavioral health services and psychiatric social work, which includes the design and implementation of personalized treatment plans, individual and group psychotherapy, evaluations and investigations, and professional counseling, as applicable by professional licensing laws, in order to meet the needs of consumers or families with mental or emotional disorders; and performs other related duties as required.

The Clinical Therapist I is the unlicensed entry-level of the Clinical Therapist series. This series includes the registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), the registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), and the registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). Through education and supervised clinical experience on the job, incumbents in this classification develop advanced diagnostic and treatment skills while gaining qualifying experience for which state licensure is required.

The Clinical Therapist I is required to obtain a license issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist within six years from the date of hire. Incumbents placed in this classification prior to September 18, 2014, may obtain licensure within eight years from the date of hire. Clinical Therapist I is a natural progression underfill for the class of Clinical Therapist II. Incumbents will be promoted to Clinical Therapist II after obtaining a satisfactory performance evaluation and upon providing proof of licensure.

The Clinical Therapist II is the journey and licensed level of the Clinical Therapist series. Positions in this class include the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). The Clinical Therapist II class has responsibility for performing, within the scope of licensure, a full range of psychotherapy and counseling for individual consumers, couples, families, and groups exhibiting a variety of mental health and related disorders in a clinic or institutional setting. Assignments range from average difficulty to very complex and may include serving in a lead capacity over other mental health treatment staff.

The Clinical Therapist II is distinguished from the Senior Clinical Therapist in that the latter is the lead level classification, responsible for the most complex assignments or providing extensive clinical supervision over unlicensed clinicians.   




EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Interview consumers, relatives, and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing mental or emotional disorders.

• Develop service plans with consumers; evaluate psychological, economic, vocational, educational, physical, health, socialization, and housing needs.

• Coordinate with other staff members (psychiatrists, psychologists, and other program staff) and community agencies in carrying out and designing treatment or rehabilitation plans.

• Assist consumers and other concerned individuals in understanding the nature of major psychological illnesses and their psychosocial effects.

• Assist consumers and their families in understanding and choosing options of mental health treatment.
• Initiate and conduct individual, collateral, group, and family therapy sessions.

• Establish and maintain effective contact with local area mental health resources, including community members, parents, schools, residential facilities, and other agencies/organizations.

• Perform specialized tasks including involuntary hospitalization procedures (5150) and Tarasoff assessments.

• Participate in mental health conferences and local area committees.

• Prepare reports and write correspondence.

• Provide guidance to volunteers and staff.

• Act as a casework consultant to other clinical therapists and other departmental staff.

• Licensed level, within the scope of licensure, may provide clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians.

• Coordinate clinical decisions in response to operational demands.

• Conduct clinical discussions regarding complex or difficult cases.

• Respond to emergencies, within licensure, which may occur on the unit.

• Coordinate the flow of information and clinical data to ensure continuity in treatment or shift.

• Serve as liaison with other sections, units, services, and agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To review which position you qualify for please click on the links provided below.

Click here to review Clinical Therapist I job, qualifications.
Salary Range: $29.50 - $42.60 Hourly 

Click here to review Clinical Therapist I - Per Diem, job qualifications.

Salary: $38.8167 Hourly

Click here to review Clinical Therapist II, job qualifications.
Salary Range: $33.99 - $48.37 Hourly 

Click here to review Clinical Therapist II - Per Diem, job qualifications.

Salary: 43.1525 Hourly

Education: Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related behavioral science field.

AND

Certificate: Clinical Therapist I must have possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences. 

Clinical Therapist II must have possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements 

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Bilingual Testing

The Human Resources Department will coordinate a Bilingual (Spanish) Non-Proctored Assessment.

Security Clearance

A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriff’s Department may be required within the Department of Behavioral Health.

County of Riverside Human Resources Contact:

For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Jammie Smith, via email at jasmith@rivco.org 

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:  https://rivcocob.org/board-policies 

 

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability 

 

Proof of Education 
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

 

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).  A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

 

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

 

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. 

 

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

 

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com

 

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.


Click here to learn more about the benefits of working for the County of Riverside

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01
Are you registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor? You must provide a copy of your certificate along with this application.
  • Yes
  • No
02
How are you registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences?
  • Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
  • Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Associate Clinical Social Worker
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
03
What is your Associate or License certificate number with the board of behavioral sciences?
04
Do you have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number? if so, please provide the number below. If not, the National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is required if you are selected for hire. https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/#/
05
How many signed supervised hours and weeks have you completed to become a licensed clinician?
06
Please mark the populations in which you have experience providing services. (Check all that apply)
  • Behavioral Health - CalWorks
  • Behavioral Health - Integration
  • BH - CalWorks Family Stabilization
  • CalWorks Domestic Violence Program
  • Children/Teens (Ages 2-18)
  • Community Behavioral Health Assessment Team
  • Community Health Center - Healthy Steps Program
  • Caresline Integrated
  • Community Outreach
  • Consumers (SU & other MH disorders)
  • Crisis Support System of Care
  • Cultural Competency
  • Detention/Jail
  • Domestic Violence/Abuse
  • First Episode Psychosis
  • Full-Service Partnership
  • Homeless Outreach
  • Intensive Case Management
  • ISF Wraparound Program
  • Juvenile Court
  • Law Enforcement
  • Long Term Care
  • Mental Health - Children's Case Management, DPSS Assessment Team
  • Mental Health Court
  • Mental Health Mobile Response Team
  • Military Veterans
  • Mental Health Services
  • Mental Health Services - Prevention and Early Intervention
  • Mental Health Services - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
  • Mental Health Services - Adults (Ages 18+)
  • Mental Health Services - Older Adults (Ages 55-65+)
  • Mental Health Services Full-Service Partnership-MDFT/MDFC
  • Mobile Crisis Systems of Care-Crisis Management Team
  • Mobile Crisis Units
  • Mobile Response Program
  • Mobile Psych Svc & FSP Outreach
  • Multidimensional Family Therapy
  • Outpatient
  • Pediatrics
  • PEI Mobile Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
  • Police Department Outreach
  • Psychiatric/Psychosis
  • Quality Improvement
  • Substance Abuse
  • Therapeutic Residential Assessment and Consultation Team (TRAC)
  • Transforming Our Partnerships for Student Success
  • Transitional Age Youth
  • Workforce Education and Training
  • Youth Connect
  • Youth and Family Community Services
  • Youth Hospital Intervention Program
  • 2nd Chance Reentry Program
07
Please select which divisions you are willing to work in. (Check all that apply. (Check all that apply)
  • Behavioral Health - CalWorks
  • Behavioral Health - Integration
  • BH - CalWorks Family Stabilization
  • CalWorks Domestic Violence Program
  • Children/Teens (Ages 2-18)
  • Community Behavioral Health Assessment Team
  • Community Health Center - Healthy Steps Program
  • Caresline Integrated
  • Community Outreach
  • Consumers (SU & other MH disorders)
  • Crisis Support System of Care
  • Cultural Competency
  • Detention/Jail
  • Domestic Violence/Abuse
  • First Episode Psychosis
  • Full-Service Partnership
  • Homeless Outreach
  • Intensive Case Management
  • ISF Wraparound Program
  • Juvenile Court
  • Law Enforcement
  • Long Term Care
  • Mental Health - Children's Case Management, DPSS Assessment Team
  • Mental Health Court
  • Mental Health Mobile Response Team
  • Military Veterans
  • Mental Health Services
  • Mental Health Services - Prevention and Early Intervention
  • Mental Health Services - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
  • Mental Health Services - Adults (Ages 18+)
  • Mental Health Services - Older Adults (Ages 55-65+)
  • Mental Health Services Full-Service Partnership-MDFT/MDFC
  • Mobile Crisis Systems of Care-Crisis Management Team
  • Mobile Crisis Units
  • Mobile Response Program
  • Mobile Psych Svc & FSP Outreach
  • Multidimensional Family Therapy
  • Outpatient
  • Pediatrics
  • PEI Mobile Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
  • Police Department Outreach
  • Psychiatric/Psychosis
  • Quality Improvement
  • Substance Abuse
  • Therapeutic Residential Assessment and Consultation Team (TRAC)
  • Transforming Our Partnerships for Student Success
  • Transitional Age Youth
  • Workforce Education and Training
  • Youth Connect
  • Youth and Family Community Services
  • Youth Hospital Intervention Program
  • 2nd Chance Reentry Program
08
Please indicate if you are interested in Clinical work, Field work, or both.
  • Clinical
  • Field Work
  • Clinical & Field Work
09
What is your Spanish bilingual level?
  • I am not bilingual in Spanish
  • I speak Spanish, but cannot read or write
  • I can speak, read, and write in Spanish
10
You may be required to pass a proctored/un-proctored Spanish assessment before interviewing. (Non-bilingual candidates select n/a below.)
  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A
11
Are you interested in a Clinical Therapist I/II Per Diem position?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Are you a current regular, temporary or per diem employee with the County of Riverside?
  • Yes
  • No
13
I understand that I may be required to submit to a security clearance background check conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office as part of the employment requirements of this position.
  • Yes
  • No
14
Please select the location you are interested in throughout Riverside County:
  • Western Region (Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley and surrounding cities).
  • Desert Region ( Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio and surrounding cities).
  • Mid County Region (Hemet, Perris, San Jacinto and surrounding cities).
  • Southern Region (Lake Elsinore, Temecula, Murrieta and surrounding cities).

Required Question

Employer
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500