Mental Health Worker III

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Mental Health Worker III

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment will establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Mental Health Worker III vacancies.

The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and/or lower level classifications throughout the County of Orange. Applicants that applied in the previous recruitment from July 2022 to August 2022 do not need to reapply.

THE AGENCY

The County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of seven (7) service areas - Correctional Health, Director's Office, Finance & Administrative, Medical Health, Mental Health & Recovery, Public Health, and Strategy & Special Projects - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) Division consists of three (3) service areas Adult and Older Adult Behavioral Health, Authority and Quality Improvement Services and Children, Youth & Prevention Services, which provide a culturally competent and client-centered system of behavioral health services for all eligible county residents in need of treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse and mental health care.

This position is in the Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Recovery Services/Inpatient - Lanterman-Petris Short (LPS) unit.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Mental Health Worker III provides field-based recovery focused clinical and case-management services, in collaboration with Public Guardian, to LPS consumers housed in various settings throughout five counties, including In-Patient and Long-Term Care facilities, and community Residential Rehabilitation and Residential Care Facilities. HCA utilizes out of County long-term care facilities in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties in addition to Orange County. LPS staff are required to work with assigned conservatees in providing case management services which includes responding to clinical emergencies and unscheduled demands from court orders, Public Guardian's Office, county clinics and programs.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following competencies:

Professional and Technical Expertise

• Providing input regarding cross-cultural issues and providing advocacy for consumers' cultural needs
• Providing clerical support assistance and mental health interventions
• Using and applying computer software, such as Microsoft Office suite
• Assessing appropriate level of consumer care
• Assisting consumers with learning independent living skills

Writing | Oral Communication

• Communicating tactfully and with diplomacy and presenting ideas and complex materials clearly, logically, and persuasively both in person and in writing
• Presenting training materials to a variety of groups as appropriate for the audience
• Picking up on nuances in tone and meaning and understanding non-verbal cues and body language

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Click here for a complete classification description and minimum qualifications for Mental Health Worker III.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

Possess vision sufficient to read standard text and a computer monitor; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person to individuals and groups and over the telephone; possess body mobility to stand, sit, walk, stoop and bend routinely to perform daily tasks and to access a standard office environment; possess manual dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard, utilize office equipment and to write.

Mental Requirements

Possess the ability to independently reason logically to analyze data, reach conclusions and make recommendations; possess the ability to remain calm and appropriately focused in rapidly changing and difficult situations involving conflict, complex issues, controversy and diverse stakeholder groups and interests; possess the ability to deal calmly and effectively with emotional interactions.

Environmental Conditions

Will be required to interact with clients/patients in emotional and occasionally hostile situations; work in an office environment and/or a secure facility; drive to community sites and to meetings; occasionally work evenings/weekends to attend meetings/special events.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via e-mail of their status in the process.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Assessment (Weighted 100%)

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online assessment related to the essential job functions. The most successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list.

Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and laws, regulations, and policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change. The County of Orange is required to comply with all applicable State or County Public Health Orders, some of which require vaccination and boosting as follows:

• Workers, who provide services in certain Health Care Facilities or in a correctional facility or detention center where health care is provided, will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and boosted in accordance with applicable state orders. (Workers may be exempt from this requirement based on religious beliefs or a qualifying medical reason)
• In addition, depending on assignment and COVID-19 Community Level, workers in certain high-risk settings may be required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.

The position for which you are applying may be required to adhere to any applicable State or County Public Health Orders. You will receive notification of any requirement as it applies to a position.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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For additional questions regarding the Mental Health Worker III position, please contact the recruiter, Rasika Wijayaweera at (714) 834-7877 or rwijayaweera@ochca.com EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,

encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.