JOB
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
There is currently one (1) Full-Time, Regular-Hire Peer Support Counselor II (Bilingual-Required) position available within the Mobile Crisis Continuum (MCC) under the county’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division (BHRS). The MCC unit encompasses the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) and the Crisis Aftercare Team (CAT). These two teams work closely together with an understanding and expectation to cross-train and provide coverage as needed. The MCRT program focuses on field-based acute crisis de-escalation and intervention and the CAT program focus is on short-term, intensive case management and behavioral health linkage for clients at risk of and/or coming out of a behavioral health crisis. The program provides mental health treatment services to Marin Medi-Cal residents (all ages) diagnosed with moderate to severe mental illness. The Peer II role will be part of a multidisciplinary team which aims to reduce the gaps in service for individuals in crisis situations struggling with persistent and severe mental illnesses and/or co-occurring substance use disorders The Peer reports to the Unit Supervisors assigned to the MCC teams under the Crisis and Justice-Involved Services Division. The Peers are field/community-based and responsive to individuals presenting with behavioral health and substance-related crisis across Marin County. Below are overall descriptions of the two Mobile Crisis Continuum Teams-MCRT: MCRT is a 24/7/365 service. This role will be part of a team of two providing field-based interventions responding to acute behavioral health crises. During the interventions, the Peer provides significant help to their colleagues and the potential client by fostering communication between the two by using their expertise, knowledge, and lived experience (having experienced their own behavioral health/recovery directly or by supporting program participants through behavioral health/recovery) to help establish trust between the team and the client. When needed, duties as a Peer Support Counselor also include answering and logging calls for service utilizing a standardized intake screening tool and providing consultation and recommendations as well as information and education within scope of practice. All calls for service are documented in the County’s designated Electronic Health Record (EHR)- SmartCare. All MCRT roles require a degree of initiative and self-starting as well as the ability to collaborate with team members and community-based organizations including schools, hospitals, law enforcement, private providers, and BHRS Systems of Care. Peer Counselors are also responsible for assisting with case follow-up but initiating follow-up calls and providing emotional support and/or partnering with a clinician to complete a field-based follow-up with the client. The position is shift-based including evenings, weekends and holidays. CAT: Serves as a safety net service, which providers short-term intensive assessments, case management and linkage for clients experiencing acute behavioral health challenges and who are not currently linked with the appropriate level of treatment and support. CAT Peer Support Counselors are partnered with a Crisis Specialist/Clinician in every case and work in tandem to best support and meet the needs of each client. The clinician is lead on each case with the Peer Counselor's primary function as providing self-help and emotional support to compliment the work of the assigned clinician. The Peer provides significant help to their colleagues and the potential client by fostering communication between the two by using their expertise, knowledge, and lived experience (having experienced their own behavioral health/recovery directly or by supporting program participants through behavioral health/recovery) to help establish trust between the team and the client. The clinician and Peer Support Counselor work to identify barriers to connection and support the clients in overcoming those barriers. CAT is also responsible for developing an in-depth understanding of available resources in the county and utilize warm hand-offs to ensure continuity of care. This is a voluntary service and sometimes requires extended outreach and engagement. Peer Counselors on either team are responsible for timely, comprehensive documentation of any and al client/collateral contact in the county’s designated electronic health records. Peers will utilize various documentation templates created by the state or by the program supervisors to ensure standardization and standards of care are met. Peer documentation are co-signed by management and reviewed on a regular, ongoing basis.If you are invited to participate in round 1 of interviews, they are scheduled the week of May 25, 2026.If you are invited to participate in round 2 of interviews, they are scheduled the week of June 1, 2026.Shift Hours: CATMonday – Friday 10am-6pm with a 30-minute lunchMCRTSunday- Thursday 7am-3pm with 30 minute lunchTuesday -Saturday 2pm-10pm with 30 minute lunchDepending on the assigned shift, you may receive one of the differentials below: PM/evening shift = 7.5%NOC/overnight shift = 15% Weekend shift = 10%Weekend PM/evening shift = 17.5% Weekend NOC/Overnight shift = 25% You must work a minimum of four (4) hours within the defined shift to qualify for the shift differential (consecutively, not concurrently) *All scheduled are subject to change based on programmatic and community needs.Bilingual Testing/Certification: The successful candidate must possess bilingual skills and must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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[email protected] applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.LiveScan: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSCandidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.Open & Continuous Recruitment: Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). 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 Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.
