SPRING GRADUATES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

The Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health invites applications for the position of Unlicensed Mental Health Clinician. Under immediate supervision, the Unlicensed Mental Health Clinicianreceives training and clinical supervision in providing professional behavioral health services in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment through the use of triage screening, assessments, case management, rehabilitation, individual, family and group therapy and counseling sessions.

Unlicensed Mental Health Clinicians must possess and maintain current and active State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and receive supervised clinical experience required to qualify for licensure.

Fresno County is a richly diverse community, and in order to support and serve ALL persons in our community, the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive overall system of care through a commitment to equity, diversity, and affirming care. We are dedicated to providing quality, culturally responsive services that promote wellness, recovery, and resilience for individuals and families whom we serve.

It is imperative for us to protect and improve the lives of Fresno County residents served by the Department and our partners in our system of care by acknowledging the long-standing historic and ongoing inequities that black, indigenous and people of color, those living in poverty, LGBTQ members and other marginalized and underserved communities have experienced with the behavioral health system.

We place a great deal of importance on having Behavioral Health system of care team members who possess lived experience, are reflective of our community, and have the expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and maximizes our diversity to render quality services in the most responsive, affirming, and caring manner possible for the persons we serve.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity. This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

Registration: Current and active registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). 

License: Possession of a valid Class “C” driver's license, or equivalent. 

Notes: Applications will be accepted for graduate students who can provide proof they are within 90 days of completion of a master’s degree required for a BBS registration as noted above. No person shall be hired without confirmation of completing the required master’s degree.

Registration with the BBS as noted above is a condition of employment in this classification. Proof of BBS Registration must be provided within 90 days from the date of initial employment for applicants who are either within 90 days of completion of their master’s degree or have recently graduated and have their initial application pending with the BBS. Failure to satisfy this requirement will result in separation from County employment. 

Permanent status may not be obtained in this classification. Incumbents must maintain current registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at all times, and must obtain licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and advance to the Licensed Mental Health Clinician classification within six (6) years from the date of initial employment, or separate from County service.

An incumbent may only serve a maximum of six (6) total years, which need not be consecutively served, within this classification. Separation and/or termination from County employment while serving within this classification will not reset or recalculate the six (6) years limitation. 

Incumbents must pass initial credentialing and re-credentialing requirements and maintain compliance with state licensing credentialing requirements while occupying this classification.  

All providers in this classification are required to have a valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day of employment and maintain a valid NPI throughout the duration of their tenure in this classification. In addition, all providers in this classification must be registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under the correct taxonomy.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE:

• Applications will be accepted for applicants who have not yet graduated from their graduate program who can provide proof they are within 90 days of completion of a master’s degree required for a BBS registration. A confirmation letter from the college or university must be submitted with the application by the filing deadline to confirm they are within 90 days of completion of a qualifying Master's degree.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline. The only exception is for applicants who are within 90 days of completion of a master’s degree required for a BBS registration or who have an application pending with BBS.
• A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Please fully list your education/work experience; including current position. Failure to list current, complete and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may result in the disqualification of your application.
• In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned (bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.) and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application may disqualify the applicant from consideration.
• A valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this number on your application will result in your application being rejected.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants will be scheduled for one of the processes listed below:

• Written Examination - If required, this examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.
• Certify without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived, and the names will be certified without an examination.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months from the date of establishment) and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• If applicable, proof of a pending application with BBS (such as a copy of a certified mail receipt)
• If applicable, a confirmation letter from your college or university stating that you are within 90 days of completion of a qualifying Master's degree

Applications must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person in our office, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of an application.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com

Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Once the filing date has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.

Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore, mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).

For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity 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, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

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Analyst: Sidney Thompson