Salary : $60,923.20 - $83,345.60 AnnuallyLocation : Yuba City, CAJob Type: Extra-Help/TemporaryJob Number: SC2024-01266Department: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICESDivision: Acute Psychiatric & Clinical ServicesOpening Date: 07/10/2024Closing Date: ContinuousJOB SUMMARYSutter County is looking for high performing professionals with excellent verbal and written communication skills who maintain poise in the midst of evaluating and assisting persons in acute psychiatric emergency; ability to apply interventions to reduce risk and promote safety. Seeking candidates who have a basic understanding of Welfare and Institutions Code 5150; have knowledge, education and experience related to behavioral health, substance use and psychiatric emergency services; are personable, resilient, possess quick mental reflexes and have the potential to learn and grow professionally working within the framework of an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of professionals. This position is 30+ hours/week and will be eligible for medical insurance benefits.Learn about our broad range of services by visiting our website at: Follow Sutter County! Stay updated with our social media accounts: This is an Extra Help position, which is hired on an as-needed basis. Qualifying applicants from this recruitment may be considered for current and future vacancies. Please note that you will not be contacted regarding this extra help application unless there is an extra help opportunity for which you are being considered. Notices: All correspondences, notices and invitations to test and/or interview will be via e-mail through the email you provided on your Governmentjobs.com profile. Please be sure to set-up your inbox to receive them or check your junk-mail to make sure you are receiving Sutter County's recruitment communications. You may also view all correspondences by logging in to your governmentjobs.com profile and clicking on the mail symbol on the top right corner. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Under direction, develops therapeutic interventions, treatment recommendations, dispositions and referral services to groups or individuals with acute, severe or chronic problems related to emotional or mental crisis or substance abuse for the Human Services Department. For the complete job description, please view: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Training and experience equivalent to completion of core college course work (Bachelor's Degree) from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology or a closely related field and one year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.Related experience includes: inpatient psychiatric services, outpatient behavioral health programs, substance use treatment programs, residential or mental health treatment facilities, mental health rehabilitation facilities, memory care facilities, group homes, jail health services or correctional settings, probation, law enforcement, first responders, fire, EMS, general acute care hospitals, emergency rooms or other urgent care or emergency care settings. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Recruitment ProcessThe recruitment process for this position includes completing an application and participating in oral interview(s). Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position. Note: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Need Help?
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Please turn mobile devices horizontal/landscape for best mobile viewing.01 I understand this is an extra-help/temporary recruitment that is used to fill department vacancies as needed.
02 Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology or a closely related field?If so, please be sure your transcripts and/or degree are attached to this application. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.
03 Please indicate your total work experience in the following areas: inpatient psychiatric services, outpatient behavioral health programs, substance use treatment programs, residential or mental health treatment facilities, mental health rehabilitation facilities, memory care facilities, group homes, jail health services or correctional settings, probation, law enforcement, first responders, fire, EMS, general acute care hospitals, emergency rooms or other urgent care or emergency care settings.
- I have no experience.
- I have less than 1 year of experience.
- I have more than 1 year, but less than 2 years.
- I have more than 2 years but less than 3 years.
- I have more than 3 years but less than 4 years.
- I have more than 4 years but less than 5 years.
- I have more than 5 years.
04 Please provide the Position Title(s) and Company(s) for which you have obtained the qualifying experience for this position. 05 Please describe your experience with, and understanding of, Psychiatric Emergency Service Delivery. 06 Please describe your knowledge of Welfare and Institutions Code 5150. 07 Please tell us what interests you most in working as a Crisis Counselor? Required Question