Mental Health Clinician (Licensed)

About the role

The Solano County Public Defender’s Office is seeking a Mental Health Clinician (Licensed) to join the team. This role is funded for two years and is part of a grant aimed at improving access to mental health services for clients in need.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and provide trauma-informed support
• Meet with adult clients, conduct psychosocial assessments, and prepare reports
• Connect clients with appropriate community-based programs and services
• Provide therapeutic interventions to assist clients struggling to connect with services
• Assist in developing and implementing treatment plans for clients
• Work closely with other professionals in the public defender’s office to ensure comprehensive care

Requirements

• Current licensure by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Experience in mental health-related settings providing direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons
• Strong background in understanding and implementing patient treatment plans
• Ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks effectively
• Knowledge of local regulatory guidelines and the ability to adhere to them

Qualifications

• Two years of post-Master’s degree supervised experience in a mental health related setting
• Pass a background investigation and comply with child abuse reporting laws

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in using technology and software relevant to mental health services

Benefits

Details on benefits will be provided in the job description document.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided in the job description document.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided in the job description document.