This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

1/28/25, 2/25/25, 2/28/25, 3/25/25, 4/29/25, 5/27/25, 6/24/25, 7/29/25, 8/26/25, 9/30/25, 10/28/25, 11/25/25, 12/30/25

For more information, see the 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

ProgramDifferential AmountCombined Salary Community Support Team5%$86,552.45 - $100,187.42Homeless Engagement and Response Team (In the Field/Encampments)5%$86,552.45 - $100,187.42Mental Health Treatment Center7.5%$88,613.22 - $102,572.83Community Wellness Response Team10%$90,673.99 - $104,958.25YDF – Valley Oak Youth Academy15%$94,795.54 - $109,729.08

Note: Vacancies may be permanent or intermittent on-call (per-diem). Shift differential may be available in addition to base salary. PM (swing) shift - 7.5%. NOC (grave) - 10%.

Under direction, the Mental Health Counselor provides 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.