Behavioral Health Practitioner

Salary : $96,574.40 - $116,438.40 Annually
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 1089-26-07
Department: Health & Human Services
Division: Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Vacancies: 1
Weekly Schedule: 40 hrs.
Fixed Term Length: N/A
Additional Salary Information: *The salary shown above does not reflect a 4% cost of living adjustment effective July 2026.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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
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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.
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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.

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

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.
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• Behavioral Health Practitioner (Associate)
• Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner

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• Residential Services -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.
• ACCESS - Point of contact for information, screening, assessment, and referrals for mental health and substance use services and treatment for Marin County residents.
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