Mental Health Specialist II

Mental Health Specialist II

Under administrative supervision and technical direction of licensed staff, 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; maintains records related to patient or client services; and performs related duties as required. Assists in development of treatment plans.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Mental Health Specialist II is a full journey level in this class series. Incumbents work under the supervision or direction of professional staff and assist in the performance of 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.

The work is characterized by the performance of para-professional casework within parameters established by licensed professional staff. Incumbents are expected to work independently, perform the full range of duties, and participate in multi-disciplinary evaluation team client assessments. The Mental Health Specialist II class is distinguished from the Mental Health Specialist I class in that the latter class exercises less discretion in decision-making, performs a limited range of duties within clearly established parameters and plays a limited role in the treatment team consultations. The Mental Health Specialist II class is further distinguished from the Crisis Specialist class in that the latter class primary assignment involves sustained and continuous crisis intervention in a crisis or institutional setting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Either I

One year of experience equivalent to the Mental Health Specialist I in Solano County.

OR II

Four 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 year-for-year basis under pattern II.

11/29/21 at 5 pm – Deadline to submit application and any required documents.