Transfer- Senior Mental Health Counselor

Sacramento, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 110768 - 122106

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Position

Class Code 28147: Senior Mental Health Counselor

Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.

There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:

Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.

If you are requesting an interclass transfer or voluntary demotion either action is a change in class. Whether the change is a transfer or a demotion depends upon the difference between the maximum salary rates of the requested and incumbent classes. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.294 or the applicable labor agreement sets the criteria for determining the maximum difference allowed. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.228 defines demotion.

Under direction to 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; to prepare reports and maintain records related to patient or client services; and to 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.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

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

Ability to

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 Masters degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a mental health related field such as psychology counseling social work or psychiatric nursing.

AND

Either: 1. Two years of post-Masters 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.

Note: 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 minimum qualification states that 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 of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

License Requirements:

Note: Failure to obtain and/or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules.

1. Selected positions require possession of a valid Class C California Driver License or the ability to arrange for field travel at the time of appointment.

2. Current certification of training in CPR is required within 6 months of employment for positions assigned to the Sacramento County Mental Health Treatment Center.

In addition to the above
1. Many positions require current licensure by the State of California to practice as a marriage family and child counselor clinical social worker clinical psychologist registered nurse or psychiatrist.

Working Conditions:
1. Duties require exposure to patients who may be hostile violent mentally ill and/or who may have infectious diseases.

2. Positions assigned to the Mental Health Treatment Center work shifts and holidays.

Other Special Requirements:
Some positions in these classes may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English. Incumbents in such special skills positions utilize the language skill in performing the duties of the class and may serve as a consultant to others in planning and delivering effective mental health services to individuals of different language and cultural backgrounds.

The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selection certification for a special skill for the class May 8 1980 revised the types of special skills applicable to this class March 12 1987 and approved the use of selective certification for special language skills on April 9 1987.

Application and Testing Information

How to Apply

The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.

Please remember:

If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.

County of Sacramento Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions

You must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Transfers under the tab marked Supplemental Questions. When completing the Supplemental Questions provide accurate information. Your responses in the Education and Work Experience sections on your application and the Supplemental Questions will be checked to verify that you qualify for a transfer.

Note: Resumes letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the required information on the application and the Supplemental Questions.

Required Experience:

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The PositionClass Code 28147: Senior Mental Health CounselorTransfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.In order to be qualified for a transfer:1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within...