Mental Health Counselor -Licensed/Registered
Salary
$104,686.40 - $129,521.60 Annually
Location
Health and Human Services Agency - 2751 Napa Valley Corporate Dr., Napa, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
1156-2026-07-07
Department
Health & Human Services Agency
Opening Date
07/07/2026
Closing Date
7/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Napa Valley
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of Californias preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valleys strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the communitys values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
The Position
It's an exciting time to join Napa County Health and Human Service Agencys (HHSA) Behavioral Health Division. Alcohol and Drug Services is seeking a licensed clinician (or Unlicensed Registered Associates, depending on qualifications). This role supports the Alcohol and Drug Services Outpatient Program in providing individual and group counseling, assessment, care coordination between interagency parters, and individualized client care.
Mental Health Counselor - Register is the unlicensed, journey level position in the professional Mental Health Counselor series. This class is distinguished from the Mental Health Counselor-Licensed class in that the latter is licensed and is the technical lead for the Mental Health Counselor-Unlicensed class in the series.
Mental Health Counselor - Licensed is the licensed, advanced journey level clinician, in the professional Mental Health Counselor series. This class performs work in accordance with the licensing requirements as a licensed mental health professional with full exercise of authority to approve and make professional clinical decisions.
Click here to learn more about HHSAs commitment to learning and serving!
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill current and future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year. Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required. This position may be filled with the Licensed or Unlicensed Registered Associate classification, depending on qualifications.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Winter Time Off:
32 hours of Winter Time Off
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Education:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Mental Health Counselor - Register ($50.33 - $60.01/HOURLY)
Experience:
Two years experience in the provision of mental health counseling services.
AND
Education:
Possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, clinical psychology, counseling, or a field of study approved by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
License or Certificate:*
Incumbent in this position is expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to assignments and hours worked, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Individuals appointed will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License while employed.
Registration: Current Registration by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as either an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). For candidates who have recently graduated and are in process of submitting their registration to the BBS, they need to be in compliance with the "90 Day Rule" (Dont Lose Your Hours: Know the 90-Day Rule).
Mental Health Counselor - License ($52.12 - $62.27/HOURLY)
Experience:
Two years supervised experience in a mental health setting providing direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons, including dual diagnosis and addiction concerns for those assigned to the substance abuse setting.
AND
Education:
Possession of a masters degree from an accredited college or university in social work, clinical or counseling psychology, or a closely related field.
Licensure:
Current license by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as either a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); OR current license by the State of California as a Licensed Psychologist.
Loss of the required State licensure may result in termination or reassignment.
License or Certificate:*
Incumbent in this position is expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to assignments and hours worked, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Individuals appointed will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License while employed.
.*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
Loss of the required State licensure may result in termination or reassignment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbents in this classification may work after hours, evenings, and/or weekends, as required
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Application DeadlineBy 5:00 PM, PST, July 21, 2026Application Screening &Supplemental Question Scoring
Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 20, 2026
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel InterviewTentatively scheduled for the week August 3, 2026
The most qualified candidates from the oral panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year.
Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.
Example of Duties
View the full job description including the example of duties for Mental Health Counselor (Registered) and Mental Health Counselor (Licensed).
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
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Do you possess a Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university?
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It is required that you possess a valid California license, issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, in one of the follow areas. Please select which license you possess, if applicable.
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If you are an unlicensed Registered Associate, please describe your licensure timeline (i.e. BBS hours accrued as of this date, when you anticipate being eligible for examination, etc).
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Please describe your experience in conducting intake assessments. Provide a detailed description of your experience, the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience and the duration of the experience. Please specify the population you worked with during this time.
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Please describe your experience in facilitating group counseling. Provide a detailed description of your experience, the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience and the duration of the experience. Please specify the population you worked with during this time.
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Please describe your experience in either, Medi-Cal or Drug Medi-Cal Documentation or other service type documentation. Provide a detailed description of your experience, dates of employment, and the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
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Please describe your background and experience working with Substance Use Disorders and/or Co-Occurring Disorders. Provide a detailed description of your experience, the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience and the duration of the experience.
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What is your definition of diversity? How do you encourage people to honor the uniqueness of each individual? How do you promote kindness, sensitivity, and inclusion?
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If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process. I have read and understand this requirement.
Required Question
Employer County of Napa
Address 1195 Third Street, Suite 110
Napa, California, 94559
Phone 707-253-4303
Website http://www.napacountycareers.com