Behavioral Wellness Practitioner I
Company: County of Santa Barbara
Location: Lompoc
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Salary
See Position Description
Location
County of Santa Barbara - All locations, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Behavioral Wellness
Job Number
22-5191-01 (O)
Description
SALARY $35.90 - $43.12 Hourly$74,923.43 - $89,988.27 Annually
Bilingual allowance when applicable Special Duty Assignment
allowance when regularly assigned to a Psychiatric Health Facility
We are accepting applications to fill three (3) full-time vacancies
in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc. The current vacancies are
in the Behavioral Wellness Department.
We are accepting applications to establish one employment list to
fill full-time, part-time and Extra Help Practitioner I vacancies
at each location. You must check "All Locations" on the application
and must be willing to accept an assignment at any location. The
selected candidate may need to travel between different sites
within Santa Barbara County. The operational area may include:
Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Goleta, Lompoc, Los Olivos, Santa Mara,
and Santa Ynez.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Founded in 1962, it is the mission of the Department of Behavioral
Wellness to promote the prevention of and recovery from addiction
and mental illness among individuals, families and communities, by
providing effective leadership and delivering state-of-the-art,
culturally competent services. The Department provides treatment,
rehabilitation, and support services to 10,000 clients with mental
illness and substance use disorders annually through its
professional staff of over 400, in addition to its many contracted
Community-Based Organization (CBO) providers. The Department's
decisions and service delivery are guided by the following
values:
THE POSITION:
The candidate selected for this position will, under direction,
assess, diagnose, counsel, and provide psychotherapeutic treatment,
rehabilitation, and care coordination for seriously emotionally
disturbed children and adolescents, and seriously and persistently
mentally ill adults; and performs related duties as required.
Candidates may be appointed at the I or II level, depending on the
candidate's qualifications and the needs of the department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Incumbents in these classes work
within a system of interdisciplinary departmental teams and/or
contract service agencies providing assessment, prevention,
intervention, treatment, and related ancillary support services via
an integrated service delivery system to people with alcohol and
other drug-related problems, mental illness, and/or co-occurring
conditions.
NOTE: For program details refer to the supplemental
questionnaire.
The Ideal Candidatewill:
Examples of Duties
Employment Standards
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must
provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate
how they meet the employment standards (minimum qualifications)
listed below:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
LPCC Applicants: A minimum of (6) hours of continuing education
(CE) specific to marriage and family therapy during each license
renewal cycle.
Ability to: perform effective counseling and psychotherapy with
individuals, families, and groups; develop and maintain cooperative
relationships with clients' families, members of other professional
disciplines, social service agencies, and co-workers; relate
professionally with persons with serious mental disorders; identify
and utilize community resources; prepare and present clear and
concise oral and written reports.
Supplemental Information
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has
been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a
background check, which includes a conviction history check, and
satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will be subject to a
post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must
satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
Veteran's Preference Points: Veteran's preference credit is
applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points
for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be
applying for this position within five years from your most recent
date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or,
(2) discharge from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment
and confinement were for a disability incurred during active
military service; or, (3) completion of education or training
funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit
exists for veterans with 30% or more disability. To receive
veteran's preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran's
Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2)
submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources Department
on or before the application date, and (3) pass all phases of the
examination process. The preference points will be added to your
final test score.
Recruiters will communicate with applicant by e-mail during each
step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check
spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection
Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required
deadlines.
BENEFITS: For more information on County of Santa Barbara benefits
click HERE or visit the Benefits Tab above. Additionally,
applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for
retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an
advanced vacation accrual rate.
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and
sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion
everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County
believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in
policies, institutional practices and systems. The County
recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed
to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx,
Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other
diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where
society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and
health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive,
enabling all people to participate and reach their full
potential.
We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion
and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to
build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the
communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law
and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.
We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's
mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future."
Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to
deliver our best to all our community members.
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section
3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared
to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service.
Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by
law.
Vaccination Verification and Testing: This position may be subject
to State Health Officer Orders (SHOOs) or County policy regarding
vaccine verification and/or testing. Please contact the hiring
department for more information.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Open until
filled. Applications received by January 10, at 4:59 PM PST will
receive first consideration. Applications and job bulletins can be
obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
Jeffrey Mariano, Assistant Human Resources Manager - Behavioral
Wellness Department; jemariano@sbcbwell.org.
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