Senior Mental Health Counselor

Salary Range Community Support Team 5%: $116,306.82 - $128,211.55 Homeless Engagement and Response Team (In the Field/Encampments) 5%: $116,306.82 - $128,211.55 Mental Health Treatment Center 7.5%: $119,076.03 - $131,264.21 Mobile Crisis Support Team 10%: $121,845.24 - $134,316.86 Community Wellness Response Team 10%: $121,845.24 - $134,316.86 YDF – Valley Oak Youth Academy 15%: $127,383.66 - $140,422.18 Responsibilities Under direction, provide professional mental health treatment services for severe mental disorders in in‑patient or out‑patient settings, including assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, non‑medical psychotherapy, and initiation of involuntary holds; prepare reports and maintain records related to patient or client services; and perform related duties as assigned. Senior Mental Health Counselor is assigned the more complex and difficult cases, and the majority of positions in this class require a license. This level typically has responsibility as a lead worker, providing guidance, consultation and direction to lower level professionals and paraprofessionals as a team leader within a given shift or function, and in crisis situations. Knowledge and Abilities principles and techniques of clinical interviewing, diagnosis, and assessment the most current version of DSM theories, principles and techniques of individual and group psychotherapy psychological, physical and social aspects of mental disorders, chemical dependency, and recovery theories of human behavior and personality and techniques of evaluating, and modifying human behavior planning, development and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations governing mental health treatment basic techniques of training referral sources and community resources conduct accurate and thorough assessments of client status, history, danger to self and others, progress, chemical dependency, and related mental health information prepare diagnoses and evaluations of mental disorders conduct effective professional clinical interviews formulate, implement, and monitor treatment plans conduct group and individual psychotherapy respond appropriately in crisis situations understand, interpret and apply complex mental‑health technical materials and applicable laws, codes and regulations establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, staff, and other agencies prepare effective written reports maintain accurate records communicate effectively in oral and written form provide effective training, guidance and consultation to other staff assist in physically controlling and/or restraining violent and/or combative patients Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: A Master's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in a mental health related field such as psychology, counseling, social work, or psychiatric nursing. Either: 1. Two years of post‑Master's degree supervised experience in a mental health related setting providing direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons, including dual diagnosis and addiction issues for those assigned to substance abuse settings; or 2. Two years of experience in the class of Mental Health Counselor in Sacramento County service. Persons who were employed by the Sacramento County Health Department and who held permanent status in Sacramento County civil service, in the class of Rehabilitation Counselor as of October 22, 1981 shall be deemed to meet the minimum qualifications of Senior Mental Health Counselor. Note: The word experience referenced in the minimum qualifications means full‑time paid experience unless the job announcement states volunteer experience is acceptable. Part‑time paid experience may be accumulated and pro‑rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof with the application. Failure to submit may result in disqualification. Unofficial transcripts acceptable. Special Requirements License Requirements may include: a valid Class C California Driver License or the ability to arrange for field travel at time of appointment; current certification of training in CPR required within six months of employment for positions at Sacramento County Mental Health Treatment Center. Many positions require current licensure by the State of California to practice as a marriage, family and child counselor (MFT), clinical social worker (LCSW), clinical psychologist, registered nurse, or psychiatrist. Other special requirements may include language fluency; consultants in planning and delivering mental health services to individuals of different language and cultural backgrounds. Probationary period: six (6) months. Working Conditions Duties require exposure to patients who may be hostile, violent, mentally ill, and/or have infectious diseases. Positions assigned to the Mental Health Treatment Center work shifts and holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer Sacramento County is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io, CA Relay 711. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sacramento County