Mental Health Program Coordinator IB/II
The County of El DoradoDescription
- COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.PROBATION DEPARTMENTThe County of El Dorado, Probation Department is committed to providing public safety through collaborative partnerships and innovative practices in Corrections, with accountability and compassion.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Mental Health Program Coordinator provides direction and programmatic development, coordination and implementation for special programs or services to meet the needs of mental health clients; plans, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned professional, technical and other program support staff.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:- Select staff and provide for the orientation, training and evaluation of staff; recommend discipline and other personnel decisions.
- Plan, organize and provide day-to-day direction, training and work review to volunteers providing similar or related mental health services within the program.
- Administer specified program area; develop and implement program budgets; administer grant funds and act as liaison and coordinator in all programmatic areas.
- Provide direct services to mental health program clients in such areas as conservatorship investigation, group and family therapy, crisis intervention, gero-psychology, case management, day treatment, and psychotherapy.
- Direct the receipt and review of program applications and the determination of eligibility for program participants; personally makes difficult eligibility decisions.
- Identify and utilize community resources; develop and train such resources; make appropriate referrals for client services.
- Direct or personally perform group and individual therapy and crisis intervention; assist clients with financial, living arrangement and vocational issues.
- Plan, develop and implement policies for program services and provide liaison with Department and County staff and community agencies.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.
IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate for the Mental Health Program Coordinator at the Juvenile Treatment Center will have strong experience coordinating and evaluating mental health treatment programs for justice-involved youth and young adults in a detention setting. They will have demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams, facilitating strategic program development, and ensuring services align with individualized rehabilitative goals and assessments, pre-release planning, and whole-person care.
This candidate will have a solid understanding of Title 15 requirements, evidence-based practices, and the CalAIM initiative as it relates to both pre- and post-release health services. They will be skilled in collaborating with schools, healthcare partners, contract counties, and community-based organizations to support continuity of care and address service gaps. The ideal candidate will also be an effective supervisor, experienced in hiring, training, evaluating, and developing clinical staff. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to coordinate complex services for high-needs youth, and proficiency in managing program budgets, grants, and community contracting will contribute to success in this role.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications.
Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.
Mental Health Program Coordinator IB: In addition to the Master's degree listed above, must possess an appropriate license as described in Other Requirements.
Mental Health Program Coordinator II: In addition to the Master's degree and license listed above, must possess two years of post-licensing experience as a mental health therapist, clinician or counselor in a mental health inpatient or outpatient setting.(For employees hired in the class of Mental Health Program Coordinator by El Dorado County on or before March 6, 2000: Must possess a Master's degree as listed above and a license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist in the State of California.)
Other Requirements:
All Classifications: Must possess a valid driver's license. May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays. All incumbents must possess the appropriate clinical license described below within five (5) years of employment. Lead or supervisory experience is desirable.
Mental Health Program Coordinator IB: In addition to the Master's degree listed above, must possess an appropriate license as described in Other Requirements.
Mental Health Program Coordinator II: In addition to the Master's degree and license listed above, must possess two years of post-licensing experience as a mental health therapist, clinician or counselor in a mental health inpatient or outpatient setting. (For employees hired in the class of Mental Health Program Coordinator by El Dorado County on or before March 6, 2000: Must possess a Master's degree as listed above and a license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist in the State of California.)
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Mental Health Program Coordinator IA/IB/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at rachel.wallick@edcgov.us.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Mental Health Program Coordinator IA/IB/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer. We currently have the following vacancies:- One (1) full time vacancy in the Probation Department's Juvenile Treatment Center, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.
Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation
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