Mental Health Specialist I- Part time
Job Location:
Stockton, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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.
Pre-Employment Drug Screening andBackground: Potential new hires into this classificationare required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a backgroundinvestigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be madeunless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed thebackground process. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
- 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.
San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age ancestry color creed marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation or belief pregnancy race religion sex or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division ().
Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.
Hours Restrictions: Please be advised that SEIU bargaining unit employees are limited to 1559 hours on payroll each calendar year.
Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at prior to the examination date.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship (parent child grandparent grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage may not be appointed promoted transferred into or within the department when:
They are related to the Appointing Authority or
The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other
Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Limited Hours Restrictions:Part-time and/or Temporary employees are limited to 1559 hours on payroll each calendar year.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
Apply Online:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton CA 95202
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Monday Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
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San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age ancestry color creed marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation or belief pregnancy race religion sex or sexual orientation. For more information go to Experience:
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