Mental Health Vocational Counselor II

Salary : $91,886.99 - $106,370.64 Annually

Location : Concord, CA

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : VQVC-2025A

Department : Health Services - Only

Opening Date : 10 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : TC

The Position

MENTAL HEALTH VOCATIONAL COUNSELOR II

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

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.

We are looking for someone who is :

• 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.

What you will typically be responsible for :

A few reasons why you might love this job :

A few challenges you might face in this job :

Competencies Required :

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

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Desirable Qualifications :

Selection Process

SELECTION PROCESS

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for this position and to assist in assessing each applicant's individual qualifications. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant experience and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. I read and fully understand the above instructions.

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Do you possess the following certification?

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How many years of experience do you have providing vocational services specific to clients with psychiatric disabilities?

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How many years of experience do you have working with mental health consumers and their employment goals?

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How many years of experience do you have coordinating with County Mental Health offices and utilizing your knowledge of services for individuals with psychiatric disabilities?

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How many years of experience do you have reporting client data to Mental Health Vocational Services Coordinators and Department of Rehabilitation job developers while maintaining program coordination?

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How many years of experience do you have providing lead direction or guidance to staff?

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How many years of experience do you have counseling clients on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other benefits available to the mentally disabled community?

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What are some of the vocational considerations for individuals with psychiatric disabilities?

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Please describe how you would assess the vocational readiness of mental health and substance abuse clients.

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Describe your experience with program outreach and how you might improve access to Vocational services through outreach efforts.

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I certify that I meet the announced minimum requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.I have read and understand the above information.

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