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Job description
Supervising Behavioral Health Clinician
Employer: County of Humboldt
Salary: $39.18 - $50.27 Hourly
Location: Eureka, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: 424 - Mental Health
Opening Date: 02/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
The Humboldt County Transition Age Youth Collaboration (HCTAYC) is part of the Transition-Age Youth Division and works with youth ages 16-26, providing youth leadership, policy and advocacy for system impacted youth. Our ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge in positive youth development principles, community organizing and capacity building with diverse communities, familiarity with training development and provision, engaging and supporting systematized youth with challenging behaviors, and applied skills of professional development. Candidates should value youth-adult partnership models and youth-centered organizing and believe in the potential of youth voice to lead system transformation efforts. They should also have a solid foundation of clinical skills and be able to apply these when supporting peer providers who are part of larger treatment teams for youth accessing behavioral health services. This supervising position is within an integrated division and requires cross department collaboration, understanding of braided funding streams, and knowledge and ability to navigate multiple systems and policies that impact transition age youth.
Job Highlights:
Supervise the Humboldt County Transition Age Youth Collaboration and the TAY Peer Coaches.
Oversee program planning, policy analysis, advocacy, community-based organizing, communication, youth leadership development and oversight of the Youth Advocacy Board.
Engage, motivate and lead staff to facilitate a group of transition age youth in system change work, including weekly meetings, trainings and multi-day leadership retreats.
Supervise peer coaches with direct services and documentation.
Share integrated division responsibilities managing the TAY Center and drop-in space.
Work Location: This position is located at 433 M Street in Eureka, CA. Work Hours: A typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with a 1-hour lunch. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Special Requirements: This position requires that you possess one of the following current & valid California licenses or registration numbers:
Intern Registration Number from the State Board of Behavioral Examiners
Registered Psychologist Number from the State Board of Psychology
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
If you are not currently licensed but are near licensure, please indicate so in the supplemental questions below. Be sure to upload your supporting documentation
This is a continuous recruitment and Human Resources reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time.
Under general direction, supervises and participates in the work of professional staff providing behavioral health clinical intervention and recovery services to assigned clients; manages a psychiatric caseload for adults, juveniles, and children; evaluates patients in multiple facilities, including in-house, out-patient, clinics, and correctional/jail facilities; performs psychotherapeutic counseling, including individual, group, family, and other approved techniques; provides outreach, and emergency services and counseling in crisis situations; and performs related duties as assigned.
Receives general direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff. Some positions in this classification exercise clinical supervision over staff completing pre-and post-masters and doctoral internships. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
Principles and practices of leadership.
Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive behavioral health program which encompasses adult, juvenile, and children services.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures including confidentiality laws.
Laws and regulations governing patient rights as it relates to treatment options including commitment.
Principles and practices of clinical casework.
Social, psychological, and physical causes of behavioral disorders and chemical dependency.
Application of general psychiatric emergency intervention and diagnostic principles.
Principles and practices of crisis intervention and conflict resolution, including management of assaultive behavior, seclusion, and restraint philosophies.
Short- and long-term therapeutic methods.
Concepts and principles related to adult and child psychology, including theories of human behavior and personality development.
Case management principles, practices, and processes related to the assessment, care, treatment, and documentation of individuals with behavioral disorders.
Methods and techniques of conducting assessments, interviewing clients, and preparing reports and treatment plans.
Theories, and principles and practices of group and individual counseling and therapies.
Latest trends and research in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Mandated reporting requirements, ethics, and laws.
Normal and abnormal development, including impact of environmental, trauma, and personality development.
Theory and principles of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Community socioeconomic and cultural demographics; and community resources available to clients.
Principles and practices of complex documentation preparation and recordkeeping.
Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of clinical intern staff.
Provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and objectively evaluate clinical work performance.
Provide professional behavioral health clinical intervention and recovery services and manage a psychiatric caseload in multiple settings.
Conduct psychiatric assessments; and plan, develop, and implement comprehensive treatment plans, programs, and services either internally or with external service providers.
Evaluate patients for medication needs and reactions.
Analyze crisis situations and determine appropriate courses of action.
Collaborate and present progress reports and related findings to team members.
Coordinate emergency psychiatric support services with appropriate hospitals and other providers.
Conduct group and individual client therapy.to clinically assess, diagnose, and treat clients.
Understand and apply criteria for various diagnoses.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed, including those related to patient privacy.
Prepare clear and concise correspondence, reports, and other written material.
Document and maintain complex and legally compliant client case summaries and related files.
Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and
Worksite address
eureka, CA, 95502, US
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