Supervising Mental Health Counselor II - Licensed (Care Court)
Updated: June 12
Napa County
84.2
8.9mi
Job Abstract
This position will be providing supervisory coverage for two programs within Behavioral Health, which are Mental Health Court and Care Act. Mental Health Court is a long established program that works with individuals who are on probation and struggle with mental health symptoms to establish increased recovery to reduce recidivism. The Care Act is a new program where the supervisor would assist in developing the establishment of the staff and development of the program. Both programs involve sup... more details
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
As an organization, Napa 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 HERE.
The Position
This position will be providing supervisory coverage for two programs within Behavioral Health, which are Mental Health Court and Care Act. Mental Health Court is a long established program that works with individuals who are on probation and struggle with mental health symptoms to establish increased recovery to reduce recidivism. The Care Act is a new program where the supervisor would assist in developing the establishment of the staff and development of the program. Both programs involve supervision of multiple staff who would provide case management and therapeutic services for individuals and would require court activity and engagement regarding cases.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill 1 (one) full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
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:
Experience: The equivalent of two years as a Mental Health Counselor I in the County of Napa OR two years of professional mental health counseling experience with one year in an administrative, supervisory or lead capacity in the mental health field.
Education: Master's or doctorate degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field approved by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences to provide psychotherapy.
Licensure: LCSW, or MFT, license by the California State Board of Behavioral Science plus 2 years post Master's degree experience providing psychotherapy services OR licensure as a Clinical Psychologist or a PH.D. or Psy.D. and 2 years of clinical experience, or master's level Registered Nurse.
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.
*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.
Other Requirements: Incumbent in this class must be willing to work after hours, evenings, weekends as required, at an out-station location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team.
Background Investigation: Incumbents for some positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and or policy.
The Recruitment Process
Application Deadline 5:00pm PDT
JUNE 25, 2024
Application Screening
The week of June 24, 2024
Supplemental Question Scoring
By June 28, 2024 Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel Interview
Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 8, 2024. The most qualified candidates from this examination will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year.
Human Resources 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 and responsibilities HERE. Benefits Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.
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 (707) 253-4303.
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).
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