Mental Health Worker I/II

• Extra-Help Mental Health Worker I/II Merced County, CA
• 3.7 Merced, CA Job Details Full-time $50,315.20
• $67,516.

80 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account 457(b) AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Employee relationship building Driver's License Full Job Description Examples of Duties This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $24.19

• $26.

68 per hour. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans, develops, and evaluates activities for mental health clients under the guidance of licensed, professional staff. Carries out socializing/rehabilitation activities. Provides client supervision and assistance as necessary. Observes client behavior, prepares reports and serves as a client advocate. Conducts and participates in community meetings and conduct presentations. Interviews clients and makes appropriate referrals to Department programs, outside agencies, and specialized services. Participates in planning, development, and evaluation sessions for Mental Health clients. May have assigned responsibility for development/implementation of a specific rehabilitation activity. Performs a variety of mental health program support assignments.

Minimum Qualifications Level I Experience:

One (1) year of experience with direct patient or client contact in a mental health, medical, or human service setting.

OR Education:

Equivalent to 60 college semester units, including at least 15 semester units in behavioral sciences.

Level II Experience:

Two (2) years of experience with direct patient or client contact in a mental health, medical, or human service setting, including at least one (1) year with responsibilities equivalent to those of a Mental Health Worker I with Merced County.

OR Education:

Equivalent to Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a closely related area.

License:

Both Levels require possession of a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B.

Essential Functions Operate a personal computer and other office equipment. Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions. Meet deadlines under stressful conditions. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Conduct presentations. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Sit, stand, or walk for extended periods. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination. Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion. Occasionally lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds. The employee shall be physically able to handle a "take down" procedure (restrain hostile/violent clients in a crisis situation) as warranted during the course of performing their assigned duties. Duties require exposure to patients who may be hostile, violent, mentally ill, and/or who may have infectious diseases. Positions assigned to the Marie Green In-Patient Unit and Crisis Stabilization Unit work shifts and holidays. Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping. Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

Basic knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques, and trends of providing rehabilitation services for mental health clients and/or those with alcohol and drug additions. Behavioral characteristics of the mentally and emotionally disturbed. Various rehabilitation and educational activities useful in the treatment of the mentally ill. Activities and community resources, including other mental health and social service agencies.

Ability to:

Develop and maintain the cooperation and effective working relationships with of mentally and emotionally disturbed consumers and families. Organize and coordinate basic living skills activities. Assist with development and implementation of client plan of care. Prepare reports and progress notes with required timelines. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers and those contacted during the course of work. Document client progress areas of basic living skills and appropriate use of resources. Ability to engage in a diverse population as demonstrated by sustaining a 65% direct service ratio. Problem solve and manage fiscal considerations impacting clientele as directly related to Mental Health insurance coverage. Write in a clear, concise and focused manner. Why Merced County? A message from the

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HOLIDAYS & LEAVES VACATION 10

days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE 0.0625

hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical Insurance

• Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance
• Delta Dental County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Vision Insurance
• VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

DISABILITY INSURANCE

State Disability Insurance (SDI) Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.

LIFE INSURANCE

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Represented Employees $10,000 Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available

• premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

(EAP) Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE

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THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.