MENTAL HEALTH WORKER I - EXTRA HELP

Salary : $20.83 Hourly

Location : Yuba City, CA

Job Type : Extra-Help / Temporary

Job Number : SC2024-01389

Department : HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Division : Acute Psych - PES

Opening Date : 11 / 27 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

JOB SUMMARY

Are you interested in making a difference in your community, working with a talented, committed team, and making an impact in the daily lives of those you serve? Apply today and express your interest in working with supportive and committed leadership, in multidisciplinary team settings and healing programs within behavioral health care.

Current vacancies are in Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) and Public Health.

Under general supervision, assists professional staff members engaged in planning, developing, evaluating and providing mental health services for individuals, groups and some patients in an acute state of mental illness; provides services in the development and implementation of treatment programs; and provides assistance to patients in the Mental Health inpatient unit.

This is the entry working level class in the Mental Health Worker series. Work in this class emphasizes expanding knowledge of principles, practices and methods of individual and group counseling. Incumbents receive general supervision and direction but are expected to develop caseload management skills as a result of experience and training. Assignments are generally limited in scope and are set within procedural frameworks established by higher level positions and focus on such activities as the care, feeding, and security of patients and the collection and reporting of basic data. Work requires incumbents to exercise some judgment in selecting appropriate established guidelines to follow. Significant deviations require prior approval. Interpretation of general administrative or operational policies is sometimes necessary.

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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.

• Assists with patient admission and discharge procedures.
• Interacts with acute mentally ill patients.
• Observes and records behavior and emotional state of patients / clients.
• Reports signs of adverse conditions.
• Monitors security of facility and patients; maintains order and prevents violent acts among patients; assists in restraining patients when needed; checks patients in security rooms.
• Assists professional staff in their interaction with patients; assists with patient containment during the administration of emergency medications by licensed staff.
• Provides CPR or first aid as necessary.
• Assists clients in obtaining clothing, food and services; supervises and / or assists with bathing and personal hygiene of patients as needed.
• Performs light cleanup activities such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning meal areas; sterilizes patient rooms.
• Initiates and coordinates recreational and social activities for individuals or groups; plans special events and supervises patient / client activities.
• Performs drug tests and obtains testing specimens.
• Transports patients / clients to appointments and outside facilities as needed.
• Performs individual supportive counseling under supervision.
• Conducts group supportive counseling and activities with small groups under general supervision.
• Informs and protects patients' legal rights.
• Communicates with staff of adjoining shifts to gather / exchange information; communicates observations about patients / clients to professional staff.
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in developing treatment plans and helping to carry out specified behavioral interventions.
• Develops lines of communication between the department and the community by explaining mental health programs to residents and conveying community cultural patterns and attitudes to professional staff.
• Assists in evaluating mental health needs for the community and available community resources.
• Works with professional staff in conducting mental health education programs for the community.
• Assists patients in completing forms and documentation under supervision.
• Prepares documentation reflecting patient care activities, progress, test results, etc.
• Prepares and / or generates various records, reports, correspondence and documentation.
• Reviews various documentation and processes, forwards, or takes other action as appropriate.
• Maintains inventory of departmental supplies and initiates requests for new or replacement materials.
• Answers the telephone, provides information, takes messages and / or directs calls as appropriate.
• Responds to requests for information or assistance.
• Attends meetings as required.

EXAMPLES OF MARGINAL DUTIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of : Some knowledge of mental health problems of persons served by community mental health programs; knowledge of related community organizations and lines of communication; techniques of support and care for mentally disturbed patients; CPR and first aid administration; an understanding of the principles, practices and methods of individual and group counseling; basic mathematics; standard office equipment; and clerical activities related to an organization's programs and operations.

Ability to : Work effectively with professional and other staff members in carrying out the work of the therapy team; be certified in CPR and first aid administration; maintain confidentiality of patient / client information; learn and understand factors important to behavior patterns and appropriate intervention techniques for mentally ill clients; take initiative with patient interaction and in maintaining the work environment; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with individuals and groups; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare and maintain records; learn basic principles of department program services and policies; operate standard office equipment; may require the possession and maintenance of a Valid California Driver's License.

Education and Experience : Education and experience that would demonstrate the possession of the above knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain such knowledge and abilities would be : Some related course work in the human services field or some experience working with individuals with mental illnesses.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements :

Requires the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercise sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include subduing resisting individuals; ability to see; ability to hear and communicate orally; requires sufficient hand / eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing, data entry or use of other office equipment or supplies; ability to operate a motor vehicle.

License or Certificate : Must obtain valid CPR certification within six months and maintain valid CPR certification. Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's license.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application and participating in oral interview(s). Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review / exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.

NOTE : Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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