County of Napa
Forensic Mental Health Counselor - Adult Correctional Facility (Reg/Lic)
County of Napa, Napa, California, United States, 94559
Napa County is home to residents who value community and our agricultural heritage. Located in California's wine region, the Napa Valley offers a high quality of life with access to shopping, dining, culture, and recreation.
Overview The Forensic Mental Health Counselor provides professional mental health forensic services for the adult correctional facility. Services include, but are not limited to, clinical assessments, counseling, crisis intervention and continuing care services.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Experience and Education:
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Forensic Mental Health Counselor - Registered ($49.26 - $58.91 Hourly)
Experience:
No experience is required.
Education:
Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work, clinical or counseling psychology, or a field of study approved by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences.
License or Certificate:
Acceptance by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences (Board) as a candidate for licensure (registered intern/associate) as either an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or other Board approved equivalent license/registration. Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required. *Failure to obtain required license within the statutory defined timelines or loss of State registration shall result in termination.
Forensic Mental Health Counselor - Licensed ($51.08 - $60.98 Hourly)
Experience:
One year of professional, post-master’s experience providing treatment and counseling in a mental health agency. Professional forensic counseling is highly desired.
Education:
Possession of a Master’s degree with a major in social work, clinical or counseling psychology, or a closely related behavioral science field, and completion of a university-approved clinical internship in a mental health agency.
License or Certificate:
Possession of any of the following valid licenses issued by the State of California: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required. *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.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS 1. Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Those that possess the minimum qualifications will be placed on the eligibility list and referred to the hiring department for further consideration.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.
ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES Loan Forgiveness Program:
Applicants appointed to this position who attended and received a degree (Associate’s or Bachelor’s) consisting of a minimum of 60 credits/units at a regionally accredited school by the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions are eligible to receive a payment up to $20,000 (or $30,000 if certified bilingual by Napa County) towards student loans. Loans must be existing loans, which the employee can prove they held as of their hire date and were borrowed while attending the accredited institution during the time the degree was earned. All payments will be made directly to the student loan lender after verification. Eligibility requires five (5) years of satisfactory service with Napa County, without a break in service.
Benefits Learn more about the benefits package for this position
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ADA Accommodation Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Napa County Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be asked to support emergency services during emergencies (e.g., earthquakes, wildfires, power outages).
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Overview The Forensic Mental Health Counselor provides professional mental health forensic services for the adult correctional facility. Services include, but are not limited to, clinical assessments, counseling, crisis intervention and continuing care services.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Experience and Education:
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Forensic Mental Health Counselor - Registered ($49.26 - $58.91 Hourly)
Experience:
No experience is required.
Education:
Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work, clinical or counseling psychology, or a field of study approved by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences.
License or Certificate:
Acceptance by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences (Board) as a candidate for licensure (registered intern/associate) as either an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or other Board approved equivalent license/registration. Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required. *Failure to obtain required license within the statutory defined timelines or loss of State registration shall result in termination.
Forensic Mental Health Counselor - Licensed ($51.08 - $60.98 Hourly)
Experience:
One year of professional, post-master’s experience providing treatment and counseling in a mental health agency. Professional forensic counseling is highly desired.
Education:
Possession of a Master’s degree with a major in social work, clinical or counseling psychology, or a closely related behavioral science field, and completion of a university-approved clinical internship in a mental health agency.
License or Certificate:
Possession of any of the following valid licenses issued by the State of California: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required. *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.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS 1. Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Those that possess the minimum qualifications will be placed on the eligibility list and referred to the hiring department for further consideration.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.
ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES Loan Forgiveness Program:
Applicants appointed to this position who attended and received a degree (Associate’s or Bachelor’s) consisting of a minimum of 60 credits/units at a regionally accredited school by the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions are eligible to receive a payment up to $20,000 (or $30,000 if certified bilingual by Napa County) towards student loans. Loans must be existing loans, which the employee can prove they held as of their hire date and were borrowed while attending the accredited institution during the time the degree was earned. All payments will be made directly to the student loan lender after verification. Eligibility requires five (5) years of satisfactory service with Napa County, without a break in service.
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 Act should contact Napa County Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be asked to support emergency services during emergencies (e.g., earthquakes, wildfires, power outages).
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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