Mental Health Specialist Ii - San Joaquin County, CA, United States - San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County
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San Joaquin County, CA, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

Approximate Salary
- $ $33.75/hour


Opening Date

  • 5/13/2024 08:40:00 AM

Closing Date

  • 5/27/2024 11:59:00 PM

Employment Type

  • Part-Time
    Analyst
  • Amber Larieau

Introduction:

This recruitment is being conducted to fill open part time vacancies in the Behavioral Health Services Department and to establish a referral list to fill future vacancies.

San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services


Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a division of San Joaquin County Health Care Services and provides an array of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, primarily for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in San Joaquin County.

The department consists of over 800 employees in the following operational divisions:


Administration Adult/Older Adult Services Children and Youth Services Inpatient and Crisis Services (24 Hour Services) Mental Health Forensic Services Mental Health Pharmacy Mental Health Services Substance Abuse Services (Residential and Outpatient Treatments) Offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug screening.

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New Hire Retention Bonus:

$2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours)

$1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours)

$3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)


COLA

  • This position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit and will receive salary increases based on the following schedule:
Effective July % Cost of Living Adjustment increase

Effective July % Cost of Living Adjustment increase


TYPICAL DUTIES:


  • Participates as a member of a treatment team in developing and modifying treatment plans; implements treatment plans.
  • Provides case management to mentally ill or elderly clients; may provide counseling, money management or other related services.
  • Provides basic client counseling in groups as well as on an individual basis.
  • Manages a small mental health or related program; assists in managing a large program.
  • Maintains records, prepares reports and performs other administrative duties as required.
  • May serve as a lead person over other mental health paraprofessionals.
  • Provides skilled direct patient care to clients in a 24hour psychiatric facility or day treatment program; evaluates patient progress and status, records clinical notes, advises physicians on treatment plans and medications, counsels clients and family.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


PATTERN I

Experience:
Two years as a Mental Health Specialist I in San Joaquin County service.


OR PATTERN II

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing or a related social science.


OR PATTERN III

Education:

Completion of 45 semester units from an approved college or university of which a minimum of 30 must be in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing or a related Social Science.


Experience:
Two years providing client services in a mental health hospital or social service area.


AND FOR ALL PATTERNS

License:
Possession of a valid California Driver License is required.


KNOWLEDGE:

Mental health and related programs, policies and procedures; community resources; basic concepts of mental illness, mental health and substance abuse; techniques of dealing with the physical, emotional and social needs of emotionally disturbed individuals and substance abusers; clinical terminology.


ABILITY:

Develop and maintain confidence and cooperation of clients and patients; recognize and respond to symptoms of mental disorders and substance abuse; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; understand and follow oral and written directions; express ideas clearly both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; counsel clients and patients.


BENEFITS:

Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021.


Health Insurance:

San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan.

Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.


Dental Insurance:

The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan.

There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.


Vision Insurance:
The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.


Life Insurance:
The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000
3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,0
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