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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES :
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This Behavioral Health Practitioner (Associate or Licensed) recruitment is to establish an eligible list for all Behavioral Health Programs.
This list may be used to fill Behavioral Health Practitioner (Associate or Licensed) vacancies as long as the list is active. As such, you are encouraged to apply even if a vacancy doesn’t exist in the program for which you are interested.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Youth and Family Services
Currently there is one (1) position within Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS).
Marin Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Youth and Family Services Division provides outpatient behavioral health services to Medi-Cal eligible children and families in Marin County. This Behavioral Health Practitioner (BHP) position is responsible for assessing the behavioral needs of children and youth and providing services like individual and family therapy and case management to ameliorate problem behaviors. Services are family centered and delivered in clinics, schools, the home, or other community settings. Work schedules are determined by the needs of the clients, though a hybrid schedule (working from home one or two days per week) can be utilized as appropriate. Collaboration and coordination with family and other providers is an essential part of our trauma and culturally informed service array.
Service delivery requires documentation to Medi-Cal documentation standards, requiring good organizational skills, attention to detail, and timeliness of work deliverables.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience with children and youth from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, experiencing various behavioral challenges. This includes experience with children and youth who have experienced trauma and socioeconomic challenges. The ideal candidate will have experience completing clinical assessments and providing evidenced based services to children and youth in a community behavioral health setting. The ideal candidate would also have experience working as part of a clinical team and with other providers. Lastly, the ideal candidate will need to possess effective organizational skills, like time management and prioritization, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of:
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends and literature of community mental health and the dynamics of human behavior trauma informed care evidence based practices and co-occurring disorders.
- Social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances.
- Community resources available for assistance to individuals suffering from behavioral and/or emotional problems.
- The nature of problems calling for the use of public or private community resources.
- Scope and activities of health and welfare agencies.
- Methods and techniques of crisis assessment and intervention.
- Individual, family and/or group therapy.
- Charting or documentation standards such as, Short Doyle Medi-Cal/Drug Medi-Cal.
- Evaluate personal and psychological factors in the individual's and/or family situation and develop an appropriate service plan.
- Effectively counsel clients and conduct individual, family and/or group therapy or provide crisis intervention, case management or psychosocial rehabilitation services, depending upon assignment.
- Understand, interpret and apply procedures, regulations related to treatment services.
- Understand the legal implications of treatment.
- Communicate and interact in situations requiring instructing, persuading, consulting, counseling and motivating people.
- Prepare clear, concise and accurate case records, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Maintain accurate records and files.
- Assist in the formation of policies and procedures.
- Guide, orient, and train less experienced workers and interns.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the performance of duties.
- Obtain data and record such data systematically and interpret data.
EITHER possession of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychology, counseling or a closely related field by first date of employment OR possession of a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field by first date of employment AND equivalent to one year of clinical behavioral health experience under qualified supervision in a behavioral health setting appropriate to the assignment.
Certificates and Licenses
Behavioral Health Practitioner
From the first date of employment, an employee must be registered with the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist OR an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor AND employees must successfully pass the licensing exam within six years from the date of employment.
From the first date of employment, an employee who is an unlicensed Psychologist is required to be waiver-eligible AND must successfully pass the licensing exam within the five-year waiver period.
Failure to obtain licensure within specified timelines will result in termination of employment. Incumbents must acquire the appropriate licensure before advancing to the Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner.
Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner
Must be professionally licensed by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor OR must be professionally licensed as a Clinical Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.
Qualified non-California residents must submit proof of license eligibility in California that meets the requirement of their prospective licensing board and have a waiver from the California Department of Health Care Services. Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines will result in termination of employment. Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines, and/or loss of State registration at any time, will result in termination of employment.
Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of a recent DMV history. At the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Cassie Folan at cassie.folan@marincounty.gov .
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
LiveScan:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 12/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Marin
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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