Mental Health Specialist I- Part time

sjgov•Stockton, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is being given to fill 5 part-time positions in the Behavioral Health Services department and to establish an eligible referral pool to fill future part-time opportunities. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen. All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

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 related Social Science.
Possession of a valid California Driver License is required.
Basic concepts of mental illness, mental health and substance abuse; techniques of dealing with the physical, emotional and social needs of emotionally disturbed individuals or substance abusers; clinical terminology.
Learn to develop and maintain the confidence and cooperation of clients and patients; learn to recognize symptoms of mental or emotional disorders and substance abuse; analyze situations accurately and take appropriate action; understand and follow oral and written instructions; express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care to clients in a 24-hour psychiatric facility or day treatment program; observes patients physical and psychological status; helps evaluate progress; records clinical notes on patient.
Assists professional staff in developing and modifying treatment plans; implements treatment plans.
Provides case management to mentally ill or elderly clients under the supervision of a team leader or experienced case manager; may provide counseling, money management or other related services.
Arranges for and provides transportation for clients.
Provides basic client counseling in groups as well as on an individual basis.
Performs administrative duties as required.