Mental Health Counselor- Licensed/Registered - CARE Act

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

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The Position

The Mental Health Counselor for this position would provide case management services by working with individuals with a mental health diagnosis who meet criteria for the CARE Act Program and have been ordered by the court to engage in services that are likely to enhance well being and behavioral and physical health as well as assist in the development and enhancement of recovery skills to increase stabilization and reduce the likelihood of being unhoused or incarcerated. Assist clients to increase or maintain mental health stability at the lowest level of appropriate care. Assess client’s needs, provide referrals and assistance in obtaining resources that will foster recovery and stability. Participate as part of a team in collaborating and coordinating treatment planning and care with supports including but not limited to family, psychiatrists, the court, and other providers who are part of the individual’s support system. Assist and provide advocacy when appropriate for an individual to obtain needed resources such as social security, medical services, Medi-Cal benefits, etc. Provide support by phone, in the office or in the field as identified to assess environment and support ongoing recovery. Prepare and provide documentation as identified by Napa County Mental Health as part of the electronic health record and treatment and complete court reports as identified by the statutes in a timely manner.

This position may be filled as a Mental Health Counselor - Licensed or Mental Health Counselor - Register, depending on qualifications.
The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies up to one year. There is currently 1 (one) regular full-time vacancy.

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

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 / 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:*
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.

Loss of the required State licensure 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.

AND

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 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
1. Applications will be received on-line on a continuous basis until the current vacancy is 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 vacancy is 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 vacancy is filled. The most qualified candidates from the oral panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list for up to twelve months.

Human Resources reserves the right to make changes, additions or deletions to the examination dates/processes.

Example of Duties

View the full job description including the example of duties for Mental Health Counselor (Registered) and 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.

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