Client Services Counselor - I/II (Extra-Help)

Placer County is currently hiring for temporary/extra help* Client Services Counselor - I/II positions. This is a bachelor's degree, entry-level position in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

To participate in the recruitment at the I level, II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment:

• Client Services Counselor - I:                #2026-14450-01
• Client Services Counselor - II:               #2026-14451-01

 
Incumbents hired from this recruitment are not eligible to be transitioned into a permanent full-time or part-time position.

The Client Services Counselor performs a broad spectrum of duties including, but not limited to, providing direct services/case management support to clients facing difficult situations, emotional stresses, or significant changes in their lives as well as addressing emotional, behavioral, substance use, and/or mental health disorders, and homelessness, lack of employment and/or education in individuals and families.

Client Services Counselors assist individuals to cope with the situation at hand, advocate for them, and assist them in seeking out valuable resources and other means of support.

Minimum Qualifications

Client Services Counselor - I:

• Experience: Two years of experience performing client services and support functions in a public health/social services environment is desirable.
• Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in sociology, psychology, counseling, behavioral sciences or a related field.
  • Or: Possession of a license issued by the State of California as a Psychiatric Technician.

Client Services Counselor - II:

• Experience: Two years of responsible experience performing duties similar to a Client Services Counselor I with Placer County.
• Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in sociology, psychology, counseling, behavioral sciences or a related field;
  • Or: Possession of a license issued by the State of California as a Psychiatric Technician.

Note: Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department.