Mental Health Specialist II
Mental Health Specialist II
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- WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTYCOMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live learn work and play.We serve the public in many different ways including:
- Providing primary medical dental substance abuse mental health and social services to residents including the uninsured lowincome and medically underserved and administering federal state and local public assistance programs
- Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
- Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
- Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
- Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail prosecution defense probation)
- Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State County and local jurisdictions; and
- Administration and enforcement of Federal State and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health building construction and land use planning
OUR EMPLOYEES:Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values engaging in our daytoday work of serving the public with Integrity Dignity Excellence Accountability and Leadership.To learn more about Solano County please visit: www.solanocountyTo Protect and Serve the Community!The Sheriffs office is dedicated to the protection and wellbeing of every person in Solano County by providing excellent community service.The values of the Sheriffs Office are to bring:Professionalism: Performing to the highest standards with integrity ethical behavior and accountability.Trust:Confidence in the character and ability to meet expectations.Courage: To persevere with mental and moral strength in the face of difficulty.Innovation: Embrace and inspire creativity to apply better solutions that accomplish goals and outcomes.Teamwork: Unified collaboration to accomplish common goals without regard to personal agendas.Service: Providing professional assistance in support of the communitys best interests and wellbeing.Respect: To value and embrace individuality with special regard to differences.
Click here to learn more about the Sheriffs OfficeTHE POSITION:
The Mental Health Specialist II assists in the provision and coordination of mental health support counseling and rehabilitative treatment services for people with acute emotional mental health and substance abuse problems; performs ongoing case management support for cases with established treatment and service plans assists in the development of treatment plans; maintains records related to patient or client services; and performs related duties as required.The Mental Health Specialist II is the full journeylevel in this class series. Incumbents work under the supervision or direction of professional staff and perform paraprofessional casework duties in providing supportive counseling rehabilitative services including training in activities of daily living identifying client needs using community resources assisting clients with immediate problems and in client advocacy. Final disposition of cases is subject to review and approval by licensed supervisory and professional staff.Assignments in the Sheriffs perform case management for people incarcerated in the county jail assist in the development of Prerelease Care Plans and Reentry Plans; perform ongoing communitybased support for individuals transitioning to the community; provide supportive counseling rehabilitative service and incustody group facilitation. Additionally this classification provides training for clients in using community resources conflict resolution and selfadvocacy.The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill parttime and fulltime regular limitedterm or extrahelp positionslocated at the Jail. Individuals will conduct supportive counseling sessions groups and case management sessions with women in jail. Additionally they will transport inmates to placement and community housing situations upon release as well as providing communitybased case management.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:EITHEROne year of experience equivalent to the Mental Health Specialist I in Solano County;ORFour years of experience in a private or governmental agency providing direct mental health related services to clients which included identifying client mental health and/or substance dependence needs using community resources and client advocacy.Completion of all coursework from an accredited college or university required for an Associates degree or higher in a mental health related field preferably in social work rehabilitation counseling psychology counseling or pastoral counseling or a closely related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience on a yearforyear basis under pattern II.
It is highly desired that at lease one year of the required experience be with a Justice Involved Population.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:Background Investigation:Candidates for this position in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law regulation and/or policy.Travel: Independent travel may be required to various work sites and client residences.Compliance Agreements:Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with mandatory child and elder abuse reporting drug free workforce and confidentiality.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Drivers License:Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Class C Drivers License may be required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C Drivers License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this drivers license requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a casebycase basis.Assignment Requirements:Some positions in these classes may require work in an outstation location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team. Some positions may require first hand experience as a mental health consumer and the ability to provide peer selfhelp counseling.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates qualifying for the position under the education requirement must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution student date degree and area of specialization conferred) by theapplication review deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts by the application review deadline may be disqualified from the recruitment.PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or nonU.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the applicationreview deadline. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online candidates may submit documents by fax toor by email to. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Mental Health Specialist II)and the recruitment number in your email or fax.
SELECTION PROCESS09/26/2024 5:00pmDeadline to submit application and required documents for next application review.Applications will be reviewed every three weeks thereafter as needed.
Based on the information provided in the application documents the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be prescheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to selfschedule.All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of an initial application screening a mandatory information meeting a supplemental questionnaire assessment a written and/or practical exam an oral board exam or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicants ability to advance in the process; as such responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70 is required to continue in the selection process unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224 hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts certificates DD214 if applicable ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts etc. for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be resubmitted for this recruitment.Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources atbusiness hours are MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214 SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4 MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a serviceconnected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for serviceconnected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five 5 points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30 disability shall have ten 10 points added to their combined score. Veterans preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service job related merit and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability who are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the Selection Process) must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
