HHSA MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, SENIOR II/III
CLOSE DATE: Friday, January 3rd, 2020
SALARY RANGE:
INCENTIVE PAY:
II – $29.50-$35.85 Per Hour
III – $29.95-$36.40 Per Hour
(New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning of the salary range.)
Degree: 15% - LCSW or MFT License.
FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by
5:00 P.M., Friday, January 3rd, 2020
THE POSITION
The HHSA Mental Health Counselor, Senior (HHSA MHC, Senior) II/III position at the Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency performs a variety of complex professional duties in the provision of Substance Use Disorder Services in the Behavioral Health Division. The HHSA MHC, Senior III is distinguished from the HHSA MHC, Senior II by the advanced level and supervisory classification in the HHSA MHC, Senior series. The position will exercise a high degree of independent work activity, judgment, and communication in order to achieve specific goals identified by the Department Leadership Team. The duties of this position fall outside the routine duties providing direct behavioral health services and instead utilizes extensive working knowledge and experience of clinical practice to inform and improve departmental efficiency and quality of service. Typical areas of work focus may include, but are not limited to: clinical services, clinical supervision, utilization review and compliance monitoring. This position may be assigned to lead or supervise other professional staff and two years of post-licensure experience is preferred. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:
II - Two years of professional experience in the provision of psychiatric social services, counseling or substance abuse counseling.
III- Meet minimum qualifications by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (1870-1874, of Title 16 of the CA Code of Regulations) to supervise associate clinical social workers and associate marriage and family therapists to include: Licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences for at least two years prior to commencement of supervision. Have practiced psychotherapy or directly supervised associate clinical social workers, or associate marriage and family therapists or trainees, who perform psychotherapy as part of their clinical practice, in two of the past five years immediately preceding the commencement of supervision.
Training:
II/III - Master’s degree in psychology, behavioral science, social work or related area.
License or Certificate:
II/III - Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.
II/III - Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist license.
All applicants are encouraged to review a detailed job description available at http://www.countyofglenn.net/dept/personnel/job-opportunities/job-descriptions and apply only if they clearly meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION - A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
* A Glenn County Employment Application * Résumé
* Transcripts and/or Certificates * Cover Letter
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received at the Glenn County Personnel Office by 5:00 P.M., Friday, January 3, 2020.
GLENN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION: Application forms must be filled out completely; please do not include “refer to resume” on the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. A separate application must be filed for each position.
Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street
Willows, CA 95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: There is no residence requirement except certain positions may require the employee to reside within a reasonable commuting distance.
TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES: Glenn County does not reimburse applicants for any travel or related expenses incurred in connection with applying for employment.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Applicants may be required to pass a medical examination and fingerprinting as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam and a drug & alcohol screen.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license. See Training and Experience for any additional required license or certification.
DEGREE OR CERTIFICATIONS: Copies of all required degrees and/or certifications, as outlined in the job description, must be provided. Please include copies of all required educational degrees beyond high school and special requirement documents such as certificates, licensures, etc. in your job application packet.
SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may consist of an application evaluation, oral examination, written exam and fingerprinting process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview wherein their qualifications for this position will be reviewed in more detail. Additional testing may be applicable. If you are selected for an interview, you will automatically be contacted.
Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Public Service employee (PSE) temporary (limited benefits).