Mental Health Worker-Licensed

Mental Health Services Position

This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on the 2nd Friday of the month. Note: Vacancies may be permanent or intermittent on-call. Shift differential may be available in addition to base salary. PM (swing) shift - 7.5%. Noc (grave) - 10%.

Performs a wide variety of duties to assist professional staff in coordinating and providing mental health services for mentally or emotionally disabled persons, in addition to providing services within the scope of the license possessed.

Knowledge of basic social and psychological needs, problems, attitudes and behavior patterns, of mentally and emotionally disabled persons. Community and governmental services and resources available. Methods and techniques of interviewing. Basic principles of counseling. Basic psychotropic drugs, and their usage. Basic terminology of psychiatric social work. Gross anatomy. Basic medical terminology.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with mentally and socially disabled persons and their families, and with professional, paraprofessional and support staff in the department, in outside agencies, and with the general public. Administer prescribed medications and treatments. Recognize changes in patient's condition or behavior. Work effectively as a member of a mental health treatment team. Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Follow prescribed procedures. React effectively in crisis situations. Work effectively in stressful, emotional and confrontational situations requiring good judgment, self-control, and persuading and motivating people. Obtain and maintain accurate case information. Use community resources to assist clients. Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a valid license from the State of California to practice as a: Either: 1. Psychiatric Technician Or: 2. Registered Nurse Or: 3. Vocational Nurse. Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Probationary Period: Six (6) months.