Behavioral Health Practitioner

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Practitioner

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 v alues 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

The Residential Placement Unit serves Marin County residents, 18 and older, who have been admitted to a contracted treatment facility following an inpatient hospitalization and Temporary Conservatorship or LPS conservatorship due to grave disability. Services include comprehensive assessment, collaboration with facility staff, chart reviews, individualized planning, writing assessments as needed, crisis management, med support, psychoeducation, addressing interpersonal issues, following facility rules, and engagement in treatment.

Our mission is to step each client down to the lowest level of care possible to meet their needs and we do this through a very recovery focused lens believing that recovery looks different for everyone and that recovery is always possible. We treat our clients with respect always elevating their voice and their goals to the forefront of our work.

Under the direction of the Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor, the practitioner provides case management services to adult clients who suffer from chronic mental health issues, substance use issues and who require intensive treatment in a facility due to significant functional impairments directly related to their mental health symptoms resulting in them not being able to meet their basic needs. In addition, they provide on-going assessment, treatment planning and act as a client advocate when client is unable to advocate for themselves. The practitioner works collaboratively with an intensive, multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals, engages with facility staff, the Public Guardians Office, and other members of the treatment team. The practitioner is responsible for keeping electronic medical records current(service notes completed within 72 hours of service) and for meeting monthly productivity standards (60%).

There is one full-time vacancy that will be filled with a Behavioral Health Practitioner.

ABOUT YOU

OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position will have a mental health case management background and will be comfortable working with a diverse and vulnerable adult population who reside in treatment facilities. The successful candidate must have experience working with adults in a mental health setting and must be comfortable meeting with clients in treatment facilities and working closely with facility staff, the Public Guardian’s Office, family members and other members of the treatment team. Written and oral communication skills should be excellent. The ideal candidate will have ability to work independently and be self-directed as well as work well with an intensive, multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals. They should have excellent judgment and decision-making skills and should be well versed in mental health diagnoses and appropriate treatment interventions. The ideal candidate will have excellent computer and documentation skills as well as excellent work habits. The ideal candidate will be able to work successfully in a high volume, fast paced work environment and be able to manage psychiatric crisis. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of collaboration and will strive to have strong working relationships with team members, clients, families, facility staff or other Health & Human Services providers.

QUALIFICATIONS
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.

Ability to

• 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.

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: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$96,574.40 - $116,438.40 Annually