UNLICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

The Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health invites applications for the position of Unlicensed Mental Health Clinician. Incumbents, under immediate supervision, receive training and clinical supervision in providing professional behavioral health services in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment through the use of triage, screening, assessments, case management, rehabilitation, individual, family and group therapy and counseling sessions.

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Registration: Current and active registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). 

 

License: Possession of a valid Class “C” driver's license, or equivalent. 

 

Notes: Applications will be accepted for graduate students who can provide proof they are within 90 days of completion of a master’s degree required for a BBS registration as noted above. No person shall be hired without confirmation of completing the required master’s degree.

 

Registration with the BBS as noted above is a condition of employment in this classification. Proof of BBS Registration must be provided within 90 days from the date of initial employment for applicants who are either within 90 days of completion of their master’s degree or have recently graduated and have their initial application pending with the BBS. Failure to satisfy this requirement will result in separation from County employment. 

 

Permanent status may not be obtained in this classification. Incumbents must maintain current registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at all times, and must obtain licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and advance to the Licensed Mental Health Clinician classification within six (6) years from the date of initial employment, or separate from County service. 

 

An incumbent may only serve a maximum of six (6) total years, which need not be consecutively served, within this classification. Separation and/or termination from County employment while serving within this classification will not reset or recalculate the six (6) years limitation. 

 

Incumbents must pass initial credentialing and re-credentialing requirements and maintain compliance with state licensing credentialing requirements while occupying this classification.  

 

All providers in this classification are required to have a valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day of employment and maintain a valid NPI throughout the duration of their tenure in this classification. In addition, all providers in this classification must be registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under the correct taxonomy.

 

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com.

Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. 

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.

Please Note:

• It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. 
• Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
  • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
  • A valid driver's license number.
  • A valid registration number issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
  • If applicable, proof of a pending application with BBS (such as a copy of a certified mail receipt).
  • If applicable, a confirmation letter from your college or university stating that you are within 90 days of completion of a qualifying Master's degree.
• Supplemental Questionnaire.

 

Please Note:

• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. 
• Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified. 
• Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. 
• Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted. 

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Tentative Exam Dates: August 20-21, 2026
• Tentative Interview Dates: September 8-11, 2026

Please Note:

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. 
• Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.