Clinical Counselor (licensed)

DUTIES: The Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor will be directed by the Senior Psychologist Supervisor in the Department of Psychology at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Collaborate with the treatment team.
• Conduct assessments and/or screening.
• Complete required documentation.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy.
• Collaborate with treatment team to provide critical observations about patients.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and adherence to behavioral plans and treatment plans, including the competent use of electronic systems used for treatment planning and documentation.  
• Provide clinical supervision as needed/required by the Board of Behavioral Science for unlicensed professional clinical counselors.
• Participate in meetings, committees, and conferences. 

REQUIRED: New to state applicants must obtain list eligibility by taking the following State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Exam Bulletin 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science. AND Education: Possession of a master’s or doctoral degree in counseling or psychotherapy in content and meets the requirements stipulated in Business and Professional Code 4999.32.

Additional Requirements to Apply: 

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• You MUST provide your current California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) License Number on your application.
• Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) MUST provide a copy of your unofficial college transcripts, that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it. Please note: foreign transcripts MUST include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company. Please redact birthdate and social security number from degree/transcripts.