This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-off is at 5:00 pm on: third Tuesday of every month.

Note: Permanent full-time and temporary intermittent positions may be available.

For more information, see the Senior Mental Health Counselor Brochure

The Following Table Illustrates The Salary Range For This Position Should You Be Assigned To One Of The Programs That Receives a Differential

Program

Differential AmountCombined Salary Community Support Team5%$107,369.72 - $119,502.46Homeless Engagement and Response Team (In the Field/Encampments)5%$107,369.72 - $119,502.46Mental Health Treatment Center7.5%$105,678.68 - $121,177.87Mobile Crisis Support Team10%$108,136.33 - $123,995.96Community Wellness Response Team10%$108,136.33 - $123,995.96YDF – Valley Oak Youth Academy15%$113,051.61 - $129,632.14

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.