Mental Health Vocational Counselor II

MENTAL HEALTH VOCATIONAL COUNSELOR II

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.

Vocational Services assists individuals with mental health, substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders in finding and retaining jobs in the community.

Vocational Services is seeking to fill (1) vacant Mental Health Vocational Counselor I position located in San Pablo, CA. This person will be responsible for assisting consumers by: assessing vocational readiness and referring consumers to appropriate vocational resources; coordinating and providing training and assistance in job search skills; screening and referring consumers for available job opportunities; and counseling consumers regarding supplemental security income and other benefits when it comes to work.

• An effective listener able to establish rapport and provide guidance to our population.
• An encourager willing to engage consumers and assist them with achieving their vocational goals.
• Capable of working effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Skilled at communicating clearly and compassionately, both orally and in writing.
• Adept at establishing and maintaining accurate records and files.

• Assessing the level of vocational readiness of mental health consumers and referring them to appropriate vocational resources.
• Monitoring and tracking consumer progress through the vocational process.
• Attending and participating in meetings at least once a month, to coordinate services for consumers.
• Reviewing how working will impact consumer benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
• Entering necessary information to online database, maintaining and updating consumer record pertaining to progress made.

• You will have stability and a role that aids in career growth.
• Your guidance will be used to improve the lives of the diverse, marginalized community that we serve.
• You will be part of a program that assists consumers with their goals from start to finish which allows one to see the end result of one's efforts.
• You will be working with a team of people who are dedicated and have a passion for their work, focusing on our common mission and goals to serve our community.

• Keeping consumers motivated and engaged as they move through the vocational process.
• Facilitating services between more than one agency.
• Adapting own personal techniques to diversified population served.

• Decision Making
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  Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Reading Comprehension
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  Understanding and using written information
• Adaptability
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  Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Handling Stress
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  Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics
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  Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing
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  Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Listening
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  Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Writing
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  Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships
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  Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Customer Focus
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  Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Influencing
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  Affecting or changing others’ positions and opinions
• Interpersonal Savvy
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  Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations

To read the complete job description, please . The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to 6 months.

License

Required:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.

Applicants are required to attach a copy of their license to their application.

Certification: Possession of certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

Applicants are required to attach a copy of their certification to their application.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience providing vocational services specific to clients with psychiatric disabilities.

• Experience in working with mental health consumers and their employment goals.
• Has a vision for encouraging consumers toward self-sufficiency and improved quality of life.
• Has experience with preparing progress notes and monthly reports.
• Has a desire to work on a team collectively working towards a common goal.