Mental Health Counselor-Licensed/Registered - Napa, United States - Napa County, CA

Description

Salary : $93, $116,251.20 Annually

Location : Napa, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: LE

Department: Health & Human Services Agency

Opening Date: 09/18/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

The Napa Valley

NapaCounty is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer

The County of Napa is a highly respected employer within the local community as well as throughout the region. We offer rewarding and challenging work, flexible hours, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and tremendous opportunities for career growth. At the County of Napa we truly value our employees and are committed to diversity in our family-oriented environment. This is why we are the Employer of Choice for more than 1,400 employees.

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more

The Position

Working title: Law Enforcement Embedded Mental Health Counselor (LE-MHC)

This unique position is embedded within the Napa County Sheriff's Office providing joint response with law enforcement on calls for service involving behavioral health crises. The LE-MHC is stationed at the Napa Sheriff's Office and is directly dispatched to calls in the community by law enforcement to provide effective crisis intervention services including clinical assessments in the field, de-escalating critical situations, evaluating for and writing 5150/5585 holds, completing timely and accurate clinical documentation and providing linkage to relevant services in our community for stabilization, treatment and further support. The LE-MHC works collaboratively with law enforcement and provides behavioral health consultation as needed. The LE-MHC will provide back-up coverage to the Behavioral Health Mobile Response Team and other law enforcement embedded clinicians.

This position requires the ability, skills and knowledge to conduct assessments, respond to community members in crisis or to disaster support services, develop crisis and safety plans and utilize de-escalation skills to provide support to individuals experiencing significant distress. Experience in crisis services, substance use disorders and Medi-Cal service documentation is highly desired. Bilingual Spanish skills preferred.

The current vacancy is the within the Behavioral Health Division of the Health and Human Services Agency and embedded at the Napa County Sheriff's Office. The available shift is Monday-Friday 10am-6:30pm. This position may be filled with the Licensed or Unlicensed Registered Associate classification, depending on qualifications.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Education:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Mental Health Counselor - Unlicensed Registered Associate($ $53.87/Hour)

Experience: Two years experience in the provision of mental health counseling services.
Education: Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, Marriage and Family Counseling, clinical psychology, counseling, or a closely related field and registration by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

License or Certificate:* This position is expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to assignments and hours worked, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Individuals appointed will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License while employed.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Loss of the required State licensure may result in termination or reassignment.
Mental Health Counselor - Licensed ($ $55.89/Hour)
Experience: Two years supervised experience in a mental health setting providing direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons, including dual diagnosis and addiction concerns for those assigned to the substance abuse setting.
Education: Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, clinical or counseling psychology, or a closely related field.

Required License: Current license by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as either a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or **Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); OR Current license by the State of California as a Licensed Psychologist.

Additional License or Certificate:* Incumbent in this position is expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to assignments and hours worked, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Individuals appointed will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License while employed.

**Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) must include the additional training and education to treat couples or families, as required under BPC section a)(3)(A).***
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Loss of the required State licensure may result in termination or reassignment.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
1. Applications will be accepted on-line until the current vacancies are filled.

2. Applications will be reviewed for verification of possession of one of the required licenses and supplemental questions reviewed as they are received until the current vacancies are filled.

3. The most qualified candidates from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview on a continuous basis until the current vacancies are filled. The most qualified candidates from the oral panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list for up to twelve months.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.
Example of Duties

View the FULL JOB DESCRIPTION including the example of duties for and Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

BENEFITSLearn more about the benefits package for this position

ADA ACCOMMODATION

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION

SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.

01

Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, clinical or counseling psychology, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03

In order to be considered it is required that you possess a current license in the State of California or hold status as a Registered Intern. Please indicate how you qualify for this position.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
• BBS Registered Intern
• I do not possess any of these licenses

04

If you wish to be considered for Mental Health Counselor - Unlicensed Registered Associate, please describe your licensure timeline (i.e. BBS hours accrued as of this date, when you anticipate being eligible for examination, etc.)

05

Are you proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish? Applicants who indicate bilingual skills in their application may be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing.

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your experience providing crisis intervention services with individuals struggling with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. Include specific approaches that you have used when working with individual clients.

07

Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with community partners is an essential aspect of the Law Enforcement Embedded Mental Health Counselor position. Describe your experience in working with law enforcement, hospitals, community-based organizations and county services.

08

Please describe your understanding of diversity and inclusion and how it relates to this position.

Required Question