Mental Health Specialist II

The Position

This recruitment may close at any time, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

The Contra Costa Health Services Behavioral Health Division, in partnership with consumers, families, staff and community-based agencies, provides welcoming and integrated services for mental health, substance abuse, and other needs that promote wellness, recovery, and resiliency while respecting the complexity and diversity of the people we serve.

The Behavorial Health Division is looking to fill a variety of Mental Health Specialist II vacancies across multiple programs. Mental Health Specialist II positions work collaboratively with Mental Health Clinicians, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Mental Health Peer Support Workers, Substance Abuse Counselors, and Outreach Interventionists to provide de-escalation, stabilization, and linkage to services for adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licenses Required: Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, social welfare, counseling or a closely related field.
• Experience: Four (4) years of Full-Time, or its equivalent, experience providing counseling and/or supportive services to mental health clients.

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application.

Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire: At the time of filing candidates are required to respond to a series of writing prompts. Candidates will be expected to write responses to each of the questions in the supplemental questionnaire. The Behavioral Questionnaire will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies which may include, but are not limited to: Writing, Delivering Results, Handling Stress, Oral Communication, Valuing Diversity, and Professional Integrity & Ethics. (Weight 100%).

The examination steps noted above may be changed in accordance with the County’s Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

Resources

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To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits.