Mental Health Case Management

County of San Diego Department of Human Resources INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: Mental Health Case Management Clinician-13483506 SALARY    $48,526.40 - $59,009.60 Annually Serving the Citizens of San Diego with Excellence

OPENING DATE: 06/12/13 CLOSING DATE: 06/24/13 11:59 PM JOB SUMMARY: This is a series recruitment that will be suspended on June 24, 2013. The Health and Human Services Agency has an excellent opportunity for Mental Health Case Management Clinician to provide adult mental health services to significantly improve the lives of individuals with mental illness. As a Mental Health Case Management Clinician, you will provide case management services for voluntary and involuntary clients who are diagnosed with mental illness. This position is located at the outpatient clinic at 1250 Morena Blvd. San Diego, CA  92110. Please click here for a complete job description of Mental Health Case Management Clinician, including essential functions, examples of qualifying education and experience, working conditions, etc. Examples of Qualifying Education/Experience A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field, AND, one (1) year of full-time post-master's degree, professional experience in a public or private agency providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness; OR, A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work or rehabilitation counseling (two-year program) with concentration or emphasis in mental health, AND, at least one (1) year of field placement in a mental health agency providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness; OR, A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in nursing, AND, two (2) years of full time, post-degree, professional experience in a public or private agency providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness. The possession of the following types of current licenses and certificates are desirable: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or an equivalent license issued by the State of California or other recognized national or state agency or organization; Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor from a recognized national or state agency or organization. Required Attachments In order for your education to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree transcripts, diploma, and/or foreign studies equivalency certificate at Step 1 of your application. Required attachments submitted on or after February 29, 2008 do not need to be resubmitted. Please submit only the documents required. The Ideal Candidate will: Have experience providing case management services to adult clients who have serious mental illness Be able to assist clients and function independently in field work situations Have experience conducting psychosocial case assessments to determine mental health and social service needs of clients Desirable Traits Communicates Effectively, Knowledge Worker, Customer Focused, Values and Respects Others, Drives to Excel, Teamwork and Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, Supportive of Change Evaluation Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information provided on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Note:  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualifying disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job on a case-by-case basis.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hr OR 5530 Overland Ave., Suite 210 San Diego, CA 92123 An Equal Opportunity Employer EXAM #13483506 MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT CLINICIAN-13483506 BF

Mental Health Case Management Clinician-13483506 Supplemental Questionnaire

*	1.	Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Do you understand this information?
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*	2.	Please indicate how you qualify for Mental Health Case Management Clinician. (Copies of transcripts and/or diploma must be submitted at time of application.)
		Master's degree from an U.S. accredited college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field, AND, one (1) year of full-time, post-master's degree, professional experience in a public or private agency providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness.  Master's degree from an U.S. accredited college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work or rehabilitation counseling (two-year program) with concentration or emphasis in mental health, AND, at least one (1) year of field placement in a mental health agency providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness.  Bachelor's degree from an U.S. accredited college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in nursing, AND, two (2) years of full time, post-degree, professional experience in a public or private agency providing case management services to individuals with serious mental illness.  None of the above
*	3.	Please indicate if you possess any of the following professional licenses or certificates. (If so, please provide a copy of licensure at time of application.)
		California Licensed Clinical Social Worker  California Associate Social Worker  California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist  California Intern Marriage and Family Therapist  Other California professional license/certificate  Non-California professional therapist license/certificate  None of the above
*	4.	Indicate the amount of post-degree experience you have in conducting behavioral health assessments to determine mental health and social service needs of adult clients.
		0 to 6 months  6+ to 18 months  18+ to 30 months  30+ to 42 months  42+ months or more
*	5.	Describe your post-degree experience in conducting behavioral health assessments of adult clients. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "n/a".
*	6.	Indicate the amount of post-degree experience you have in developing psychosocial rehabilitative service plans by collecting and evaluating client information and preparing written summaries.
		0 to 6 months  6+ to 18 months  18+ to 30 months  30+ to 42 months  42+ months or more
*	7.	Describe your post-degree experience in developing psychosocial rehabilitative service plans. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "n/a".
*	8.	Indicate the amount of post-degree experience you have in collaborating with clients' relatives, interested persons and community agencies and in participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and interactions with families in care planning/long-term care.
		0 to 6 months  6+ to 18 months  18+ to 30 months  30+ to 42 months  42+ months or more
*	9.	Describe your post-degree experience in collaborating with clients' relatives, interested persons and community agencies, and in participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and interactions with families in care planning/long-term care. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "n/a".
*	10.	Indicate the amount of direct post-degree experience you have in assisting adult clients in improving daily living, social and self-sufficiency activities, managing money, and obtaining eligibility for benefits.
		0 to 6 months  6+ to 18 months  18+ to 30 months  30+ to 42 months  42+ months or more
*	11.	Describe your direct post-degree experience in assisting adult clients in improving daily living, social and self-sufficiency activities, managing money, and obtaining eligibility for benefits. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "n/a".
*	12.	Indicate the amount of post-degree experience you have in problem solving, counseling, and in providing assistance to adult clients during emergencies such as psychiatric hospitalizations and housing placements.
		0 to 6 months  6+ to 18 months  18+ to 30 months  30+ to 42 months  42+ months or more
*	13.	Describe your post-degree experience in problem solving, counseling, and in providing assistance to adult clients during emergencies such as psychiatric hospitalizations and housing placement. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "n/a".
*	14.	Indicate the amount of post-degree experience you have in using computers applications in preparing and maintaining electronic health records, completing assessment forms and reports that document psychiatric case histories in accordance with funding and licensing requirements of regulatory agencies.
		0 to 6 months  6+ to 18 months  18+ to 30 months  30+ to 42 months  42+ months or more
*	15.	Describe your post-degree experience using computers applications in preparing and maintaining electronic health records, completing assessment forms and reports that document psychiatric case histories in accordance with funding and licensing requirements of regulatory agencies. If you do not this experience, please indicate "n/a".
*	16.	Indicate the amount of post-degree experience you have in managing cases of adult clients that are dually diagnosed (i.e. obstacles with both mental illness and substance abuse).
		0 to 6 months  6+ to 18 months  18+ to 30 months  30+ to 42 months  42+ months or more
*	17.	Describe your post-degree experience in managing cases of adult clients that are dually diagnosed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "n/a".
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