Mental Health Office Assistant
About The Position
Are you seeking to contribute your professional and organizational skills to a meaningful endeavor, participating in and supporting a collaborative team of mental health professionals? Are you resourceful, flexible, and compassionate? As a conscientious, reliable, and enthusiastic professional, you will have the opportunity to organize and fortify the systems and processes at the core of an accredited, nationally recognized team. In this position, you will provide office support for Mental Health Services and consistently organize information, processes, and resources essential to accomplishing the mission and vision of Correctional Health Services (CHS). It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents. Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise. Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals! Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!
Requirements
- Six months of office experience, which includes report writing
- High school diploma or GED
- Must complete a thorough background check
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in the Behavioral Health field
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Responsibilities
- Facilitate effective communication among CHS Mental Health Services team members, MCSO staff, CHS central office, and other departments within CHS
- Coordinate meetings, tours, presentations, and training by scheduling by arranging the resources needed to ensure success
- Maintain staff schedules, leave time, and attendance; and act as a liaison with CHS finance department and ADP
- Assist employees with access to technology in conjunction with the Office of Enterprise Technology (OET), Business Integration and Technology (BIT), and CHS Human Resources
- Function as a link between Mental Health Services and community-based providers regarding visitation, medications, court-ordered treatment, and re-entry into the community
- Compile reports, manage data flows, and convey information per standard operating procedures
- Coordinate with Clinic Office Assistant regarding office supplies, equipment, and other resources required to accomplish departmental objectives
- Research issues and provides summaries to appropriate supervisor
- Comply with the County’s policies and procedures related to the safekeeping of Protected Health Information
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
- Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
