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The eligibility list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time permanent, part-time permanent, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to twelve months.
The Recruitment Process
1. Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Those that possess the minimum qualifications will be placed on the eligibility list and referred to the hiring department for further consideration.The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Napa County Health and Human Services Mental Health Division is contracted with the Napa County Department of Corrections to provide crises services, mental health treatment, case management, and release coordination for inmates who have been identified as having mental health needs during their detention within the facility. These individuals have a variety of criminogenic, social, and psychiatric needs which are addressed through coordination between the HHSA-Mental Health staff, NCDC correctional officers, and other organizations. The Forensic Mental Health Counselor position covers designated shifts in the Napa County Department of Corrections, which may include evening and night work. Job duties include: conduct crisis intervention and assessments, conduct forensically-oriented individual and group therapy and case management; conduct collateral contacts and maintain clinical case notes and documentation of services provided; prepare reports as requested for the courts; prepare and maintain records and documentation as per the requirements of the County of Napa and relevant State authorities; and make recommendations to the NCDC administration and staff as requested; Provide other shift coverage as needed.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF:
State codes and regulations pertaining to the commitment and release of judicially committed mentally ill clients, and the provision of treatment to mentally ill offenders.
Theories of human behavior and personality development. Case management techniques for mentally ill adults/juveniles.
Personality disorders diagnosed among mentally ill offenders.
Social, economic, and psychological factors relating to crime and adult offenders.
Mental and emotional illnesses, and professional methods for assessment and treatment.
Community resources available for mentally ill offenders.
Pharmacology of medications and psychotropic drug treatment.
SKILL/ABILITY TO:
Assess patient behavior including emotional and mental problems and develop and implement effective and appropriate treatment plans.
Conduct effective and appropriate individual and group therapy.
Analyze situations accurately, make recommendations and take appropriate action. Analyze data and prepare reports.
Establish and maintain case notes, client records, and other required documentation. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Prepare and maintain clear, concise, and complete reports and correspondence. Perform assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess the following combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Forensic Mental Health Counselor - Registered
Experience: No experience required.
Education: Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work, clinical or counseling psychology, or a field of study approved by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences.
License or Certificate*:Education: Possession of a Master's degree with a major in social work, clinical or counseling psychology, or a closely related behavioral science field, and completion of a university approved clinical internship in a mental health agency.
License or Certificate*:
Possession of any of the following valid licenses issued by the State of California: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
*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.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Incumbents in this classification may work after hours, evenings, and/or weekends, as required.
ADA AccommodationFull Time
$65k-81k (estimate)
11/23/2023
07/25/2024
countyofmapa.org
Napa, CA
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