Mental Health Worker I/II - Placerville and South Lake Tahoe

Mental Health Worker I/II

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. The over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

The Health and Human Services Agency's Behavioral Health Division is committed to the physical and mental health of the residents of El Dorado County. They provide a wide variety of services to the community, including mental health 24 hour crisis services, adult and children's services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) programs, mental health first aid training, and much more!

Use your knowledge and skills to assist your community! Under the direction of a health professional, you will have the opportunity to provide services to mental health clients in an inpatient facility or in day treatment and/or independent living situations. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Monitor in- and out-patient treatment stages to ensure movement to the community level for individual clients, (i.e., psychiatric facility, protective living, outpatient care, independent living).
• Provide client advocacy and leadership for the integration and mobilization of community resources and community organization efforts to improve community services for the mentally handicapped.
• Develop community re-entry plans for mental health patients; organize and develop family support groups for the relatives of patients.
• Confer with medical, mental health, and inter-agency staff regarding client needs and ways of improving staff's ability to impact on clients; confer with board and care staff regarding the suitability of client placement.
• Monitor client vital signs in an inpatient facility; participate in and lead various group activities such as exercise and art.

Minimum qualifications for Mental Health Worker I/II are as follows:

• Mental Health Worker I: Experience: Two years of experience in a mental health or related setting. College level course work in psychology or a related subject may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year for year basis.
• Mental Health Worker II: Experience: In addition to the above, two years of experience in providing direct client care and treatment in a mental health or related setting.
• Other Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license. Specified positions may require a Class B driver's license.

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Mental Health Worker I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full and part time vacancies for at least three (3) months. The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.