Intake Clinician - Behavioral Health

The Intake Clinician I will be providing Intake/Crisis Evaluations, diagnosis, prognosis, counseling, and psychotherapeutic interventions. The Intake Clinician performs required functions also referred to as Social Worker duties in a Psychiatric facility. Under direction, the Intake Clinician I provides clinical guidance to professional and technical personnel and provides education and consultation services to staff, community agencies and the public.

Minimum Education

Graduate from an accredited graduate program with receipt of a Master’s Degree in Social Work required. Masters or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology may be substituted for the above educational requirement.

Minimum Experience/Skills

Two (2)years of experience in a Mental Health setting. Knowledge of; principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, Crisis Management, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities, biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, retardation and substance abuse, culturally proficient practices with diverse caseload, scope and activities of the public and private health and welfare agencies and other available resources, principles and techniques of mental health education, prevention, and crisis intervention within the community.

License/Certificates/Credentials

Valid CA drivers license and automotive insurance. Valid BLS certification. Maintain annual certification for crisis intervention and management program designated by this employer.

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