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Job Description
The Napa Valley
Napa County 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, 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 HERE.
The Position
Make a difference in Napa County! Become a Mental Health Counselor (Licensed/Registered) with Health and Human Services Agency. This position is assigned to the Children's Full-Service Partnership (CFSP). The CFSP program is an intensive, comprehensive, community-based mental health program designed to support the mental health needs of children ages 0- 15. Bilingual Spanish skills required for this vacancy. Services include, but are not limited to:- CLINICAL SERVICES: Conduct comprehensive assessments, administer and incorporate outcome measures into service delivery, provide individualized treatment according to client and family needs, which may include individual therapy, family therapy, rehabilitation guidance and education, and/or targeted case management to address client's symptoms and to improve, restore or maintain client's functional skills. Intervene as needed in crisis situations for the purpose of stabilization.
- CARE COORDINATION: Arrange, coordinate and monitor appropriate MH services. Collaborate with school staff and community providers toward integration of services and community resources.
- DOCUMENTATION: Skillfully write assessments, treatment plans, clinical progress notes and other documentation incidental to job duties. Complete all necessary paperwork in accordance with established timelines, agency policies, Medi-Cal, and compliance standards.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Salary Increases and Winter Time Off (WTO):- 3.5% COLA Increase effective 7/1/2025
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2026
- 32 hours of Winter Time Off (WTO)
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 - Register ( $46.99 - $56.02 /h our)
Experience: Two years experience in the provision of mental health and/ or substance abuse 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/registration may result in termination or reassignment.
Mental Health Counselor - Licensed ( $48.66 - $58.13/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.
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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.
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 4999.20(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
Application Deadline
By 5:00 PM PDT, March 27, 2025
Application Screening and Supplemental Question Scoring
Tentatively scheduled for the week of March 31, 2025
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 the week of April 14, 2025
Establish Eligible List
Week of April 21, 2025
The most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
Human Resources reserves the right to make changes, additions or deletions to the examination dates/processes.
Example of Duties
To view the full job description, including the example of duties, click here: Mental Health Counselor - Register or Mental Health Counselor - Licensed
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).
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 forPublic ServicesEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE
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.
Closing Date/Time: 3/27/2025 5:00 PM Pacific - CLINICAL SERVICES: Conduct comprehensive assessments, administer and incorporate outcome measures into service delivery, provide individualized treatment according to client and family needs, which may include individual therapy, family therapy, rehabilitation guidance and education, and/or targeted case management to address client's symptoms and to improve, restore or maintain client's functional skills. Intervene as needed in crisis situations for the purpose of stabilization.
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Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Napa County
Show moreThe 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.
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.
Please visit our career page for current opportunities: www.napacountycareers.com
A general law county, Napa County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by district for four year terms. The Board of Supervisors appoints a County Executive Officer who is responsible for providing overall management for the County’s operations, including day-to-day supervision of the County’s appointed department heads.Napa County has a budget of over $454 million and has enjoyed relative financial stability in recent years compared to many agencies. More than 1,300 county employees provide services to the public through 17 departments—5 managed by elected officials and the remainder managed by a department head appointed by the Board of Supervisors based on the recommendation of the County Executive Officer. County services include land use permitting, road maintenance, social services, public safety, elections, public health, behavioral health, environmental management, airport operations, library services, emergency operations and dozens of other pro-grams that benefit County residents. As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability and service.
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