Mental Health Specialist I- Part time

$56,098 - $68,182/Yr

San Joaquin County - Stockton, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Stockton, CA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Mental Health Specialist I position is a part-time role within Behavioral Health Services, focusing on providing direct patient care in a psychiatric facility or day treatment program. The role involves observing patients' physical and psychological status, assisting in treatment plan development, and providing case management and counseling services under supervision. The position may require working rotating shifts and includes administrative duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to clients in a 24-hour psychiatric facility or day treatment program.
• Observes patients' physical and psychological status and helps evaluate progress.
• Records clinical notes on patients.
• Assists professional staff in developing and modifying treatment plans and implements those plans.
• Provides case management to mentally ill or elderly clients under supervision.
• May provide counseling, money management, or other related services.
• Arranges for and provides transportation for clients.
• Provides basic client counseling in groups and on an individual basis.
• Performs administrative duties as required.

Requirements

• Completion of 45 semester units from an approved college or university, with a minimum of 30 units in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or related Social Science.
• Possession of a valid California Driver License.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of basic concepts of mental illness, mental health, and substance abuse.
• Ability to develop and maintain the confidence and cooperation of clients and patients.
• Ability to recognize symptoms of mental or emotional disorders and substance abuse.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Choice of three health plans with dependent coverage available.
• Dental Insurance: Choice of two dental plans with no cost for employee-only coverage.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) with no cost for employee-only coverage.
• Life Insurance: Coverage based on years of service, with options for additional purchase.
• Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program for health-related expenses and dependent care costs.
• Retirement Plan: Coverage under the County Retirement Law of 1937.
• Deferred Compensation: Plan under Section 457 of the IRS code with contribution limits.
• Vacation: Earned vacation days based on years of service.
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays each year.
• Sick Leave: 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
• Bereavement Leave: Paid leave for the death of qualifying family members.
• Merit Salary Increase: Eligibility for merit increases after serving 52 weeks on each step of the salary range.
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Reimbursement for career-related coursework up to $850 per fiscal year.
• Parking Supplemental: Contribution for parking in Downtown Stockton.
• School Activities: Up to 40 hours per year for participation in children's school activities.