County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Registered & Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician - Youth and Family Services

Salary: $91,854.15 - $124,601.06 Annually

Closing Date: Continuous

Starting salary up to $59.70/hour ($124,601/year), a competitive total compensation package*, an additional $1.50 per hour for fluent bilingual positions**, reimbursement for licensure-related fees, AND a $15,000 Signing Bonus***!

If you have the desire to grow in the mental health field through training and learning opportunities, join the Youth and Family Services team as a Registered or Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician today! Multiple positions available!

Registered Behavioral Health Clinician - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/5035493/registered-behavioral-health-clinician-youth-and-family-services?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/5068109/licensed-behavioral-health-clinician-youth-and-family-services?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

The Youth and Family Services Section within the Department of Health Services provides outpatient mental health services to children and youth, including therapy, case management, rehabilitation, and medication support. These positions will provide vital services in one of the Youth and Family Services programs and will focus on: 

• Conducting clinical and risk assessments of individuals 

• Providing crisis intervention in clinics, schools, homes, and/or in a field-based setting 

• Providing counseling to individuals and families, with a focus on working with the youth in our community 

• Connecting the clients to necessary resources and services 

• Working with diverse populations using trauma-informed practices and culturally sensitive responses 

• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation of services, gathering necessary information, and providing follow-up support to clients as directed 

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• ***Hiring Incentives (New Full-Time and Part-Time Hires, Prorated Based on FTE) –The Department of Health Services is currently offering a $15,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first two years of service 

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

• Bilingual Premium Pay** - An additional $1.50/hour on top of the hourly pay rate for fluent bilingual positions

• Fee Reimbursement- Possible reimbursement for registration fees and additional BBS requirements

• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals and 12 paid holidays

• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - This confidential service is available to all County of Sonoma employees and their family members

• Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities

• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits

• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

• Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Learn more and apply:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma

*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.