Job Title: Mental Health Counselor - Bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Preferred
Closing Date/Time: Thu. 04/18/13 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $29.38 Hourly; $2,350.40 Biweekly; $5,092.53 Monthly; $61,110.40 Annually
Job Type: Extra Help
Location: Health & Human Services Agency - 2344 Old Sonoma Road, Napa, California
The Napa Valley - Internationally known for its fine wines exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 130,000 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.
County of Napa 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 1,300 employees.
As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability, and service.
The Position:
This position is an temporary, non-benefited, extra help only position.
This Mental Health Counselor will provide services for the children's unit in the following areas: assessment/ treatment and planning, direct treatment, case management/ care coordination, administration/ unit operations and documentation.
Recruitment Process:
1. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed as applications are received. All candidates that possess the minimum qualifications will have their application sent to the hiring manager for consideration.
Example of Duties:
ASSESSMENT/TREATMENT PLANNING: Conducts comprehensive diagnostic mental health assessments, plan development, including crisis plans; DIRECT TREATMENT: Provision and oversight of culturally competent, strength-based mental health treatment and continuing care. Psychotherapy, rehabilitation and crisis intervention to designated CFBH youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families; CASE MANAGEMENT/CARE COORDINATION: Arranges, coordinates, and monitors appropriate mental health and support services. Advocacy and resource development. Collaboration amd consultation with school and community providers toward integration of services and resources. Hospital liaison duties, including placement planning of youth discharge from psychiatric hospitalization; ADMINISTRATION / UNIT OPERATIONS: Proactively carry out administrative projects. Participate in clinical care conferencing, trainings, and engage appropriate supervision and self-improvement. Work to toward the identified goals and operations of Napa County HHSA. Keeping current with evidenced based practices and research in the mental health field; DOCUMENTATION: Responsible for the maintenance of a complete and accurate client record, including both clinical and administrative documentation. Knowledge/competence using electronic health record and database. Completing documentation in accordance within timelines, agency policies, Medi-Cal regulations, and compliance standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
Two years experience in a mental health setting providing direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons.
Education:
Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, clinical or counseling psychology, or a closely related field and registration by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as an Associate Clinical Social Worker or Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern.
To apply, visit http://agency.governmentjobs.com/napacounty/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=630161
