Details
Posted: 23-Apr-25
Location: RCRO-Rancho Cucamonga Regional Office
Categories:
Mental Health/Social Services
Internal Number: 789687f887a79654a53442e40cbb35d1
Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
This advertisement is for a Clinical Counselor position in the ISDUT/Complex Care Program located at the following:
- Bakersfield, Kern County, and Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County
Under the general direction of the Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker, the Clinical Counselor (CC), works in Medical Services, Integrated Care & Complex Patient Populations Division. The CC applies counseling interventions and psychotherapeutic techniques within the scope of applicable Business and Professions Code(s) and license, for the purpose of treating incarcerated individual's with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and the effectiveness of preventative skills and behaviors developed for wellness. The CC performs assessments that assist with and facilitates transitional care planning and coordination that links incarcerated patients with resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Possession of a master's or doctoral degree in counseling or psychotherapy in content and meets the requirements stipulated in Business and Professional Code 4999.32.
Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science. Applicants who do not qualify for licensure by the California Board of Behavioral Science may be admitted into the examination and may be appointed but must secure a valid license within four years of appointment; however, an individual can be employed only to the extent necessary to be eligible for licensure plus one year.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
