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Mental Health Counselor Revised - Sacramento, United States - County of Sacramento
Description
Come join one ofForbes Magazine's Best Employers
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at
5:00 pm
on:
3/26/24, 4/30/24, 5/28/24, *6/14/24, *6/24/24, *7/5/24, 6/25/24, 7/30/24, 8/27/24, 9/24/24, 10/29/24, 11/26/24, 12/31/24
For more information, see the
Mental Health Counselor Brochure
The following table illustrates the salary range for this position should you be assigned to one of the programs that receives a differential:
Program
Differential Amount
Combined Salary
Community Support Team
5%
$86, $100,187.42
Homeless Engagement and Response Team (In the Field/Encampments)
5%
$86, $100,187.42
Mental Health Treatment Center
7.5%
$88, $102,572.83
Community Wellness Response Team
10%
$90, $104,958.25
YDF – Valley Oak Youth Academy
15%
$94, $109,729.08
Note:
Vacancies may be permanent or intermittent on-call (per-diem). Shift differential may be available in addition to base salary. PM (swing) shift - 7.5%. NOC (grave) - 10%.
Under direction, the Mental Health Counselor provides professional mental health treatment services for severe mental disorders in in-patient or out patient settings, including assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, non-medical psychotherapy, and initiation of involuntary holds; to prepare reports and maintain records related to patient or client services; and to perform related duties as assigned.
principles and techniques of clinical interviewing, diagnosis, and assessment
the most current version of DSM
theories, principles and techniques of individual and group psychotherapy
psychological, physical and social aspects of mental disorders, chemical dependency, and recovery
theories of human behavior and personality and techniques of evaluating, and modifying human behavior
planning, development and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans
Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations governing mental health treatment
basic techniques of training
referral sources and community resources
Ability to
conduct accurate and thorough assessments of client status, history, danger to self and others, progress, chemical dependency, and related mental health information
prepare diagnoses and evaluations of mental disorders
conduct effective professional clinical interviews
formulate, implement, and monitor treatment plans
conduct group and individual psychotherapy
respond appropriately in crisis situations
understand, interpret and apply complex mental-health technical materials and applicable laws, codes and regulations
establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, staff, and other agencies
prepare effective written reports
maintain accurate records
communicate effectively in oral and written form
provide effective training, guidance and consultation to other staff
assist in physically controlling and/or restraining violent and/or combative patients
Minimum Qualifications
Either:
A Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a mental health related field such as psychology, counseling, social work, or psychiatric nursing.
Or:
Current enrollment in the final semester of a master's program at an accredited college or university leading to a master's degree in a mental health related field such as psychology, counseling, social work, or psychiatric nursing
NOTE:
Failure to submit proof of completion of master's degree within six months of appointment may be cause for release from probation or discipline in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules.
Note:
Persons who were employed by the Sacramento County Health Department, held permanent or probationary status in Sacramento County Civil Service, and were engaged in the direct delivery of mental health service in the Mental Health or Alcohol Division on July 24, 1980, may substitute their mental health experience for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Employees qualifying under this provision must have a combined minimum of six years of acceptable experience and/or education in a mental health field, such as psychology, counseling, social work, rehabilitation counseling, public health, pastoral counseling, occupational therapy, special education, or psychiatric nursing.
Note:
If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.
Note:
If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click
here
or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
License Requirements:
Note:
Failure to obtain and/or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules.
Selected positions require possession of a valid Class C California Driver License, or the ability to arrange for field travel, at the time of appointment.
Current certification of training in CPR is required within 6 months of employment for positions assigned to the Sacramento County Mental Health Treatment Center.
Working Conditions:
Duties require exposure to patients who may be hostile, violent, mentally ill, and/or who may have infectious diseases.
Positions assigned to the Mental Health Treatment Center work shifts and holidays.
Other Special Requirements:
Some positions in these classes may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English.
Incumbents in such special skills positions utilize the language skill in performing the duties of the class and may serve as a consultant to others in planning and delivering effective mental health services to individuals of different language and cultural backgrounds.
The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selection certification for a special skill for the class May 8, 1980, revised the types of special skills applicable to this class March 12, 1987, and approved the use of selective certification for special language skills on April 9, 1987.
The probationary period for this classification is
six (6)
months. APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by
5:00 PM
on the posted cut-off date. Click
here
to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Inter-Office Mail Code:
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser.
Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m.
on the cut-off date.Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.A resume may be included with your application, however it will
not
substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note:
Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m.
on the cut-off date.The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted.
Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnairecannot
be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score.
While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachmentswill not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click
here
for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs:
Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations:
For more information, please review the
Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information
and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation
Online Request Form .
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