Mental Health Counselor -Licensed/Registered

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. As an organization, Napa 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.](https://www.countyofnapa.org/721/Working-for-Napa-County) It’s an exciting time to join Napa County Health and Human Service Agency's (HHSA) Behavioral Health Division. Alcohol and Drug Services is seeking a licensed clinician (or Unlicensed Registered Associates, depending on qualifications). This role supports the Alcohol and Drug Services Outpatient Program in providing individual and group counseling, assessment, care coordination between interagency parters, and individualized client care. Mental Health Counselor - Register is the unlicensed, journey level position in the professional Mental Health Counselor series. This class is distinguished from the Mental Health Counselor-Licensed class in that the latter is licensed and is the technical lead for the Mental Health Counselor-Unlicensed class in the series. Mental Health Counselor - Licensed is the licensed, advanced journey level clinician, in the professional Mental Health Counselor series. This class performs work in accordance with the licensing requirements as a licensed mental health professional with full exercise of authority to approve and make professional clinical decisions. **[Click here to learn more about HHSA's commitment to learning and serving!](https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/38195/Recruitment-Flyer-LOD---HHSA)** This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill current and future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year. Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required. ***This position may be filled with the Licensed or Unlicensed Registered Associate classification, depending on qualifications.*** **Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Winter Time Off:** 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 ($50.33 - $60.01/HOURLY)**](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/napacounty/classspecs/45681) **Experience:**Two years experience in the provision of mental health counseling services. **AND** **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 field of study approved by the California State 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. Registration: Current Registration by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as either an Associate Marri…