County of San Diego
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTInterviews will take place on Tuesdays, starting April 30, 2024.
Job offers will take place starting the week of May 6, 2024.
Future Salary Increases July 2024 - 4.
90% increase to base pay (2.
75% Across-the-Board
2.
15% Market Increase)The County of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services has an immediate vacancy for Mental Health Specialist to serve as a liaison between a mental health service provider and individuals suffering from serious mental illness by providing a variety of services including but not limited to triage, crisis intervention, counseling, case management, representative payee services, support with benefits initiation and/or reestablishment, coordination of care with external providers, outreach for homeless persons, and educational services for members of the community.
Click here for a complete Mental Health Specialist job description, including examples of qualifying education/experience, essential functions and working conditions.
Interviews and Hiring Process Job Offer and Background Process begins:
Shortly after the interviews.
Note:
Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening:
Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date:
Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Education and/or
Experience:
Qualifying Experience and Education:
1.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.
S.
college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in counseling, psychology, social work, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field; AND, one (1) year of experience providing mental health assessment, crisis intervention counseling, and case management in a mental health setting; OR,2.
An associate's degree from an accredited U.
S.
college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in counseling, psychology, social work, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field; AND, three (3) years of experience providing mental health assessment, crisis intervention counseling, and case management in a mental health setting.
Notes:
Additional years of experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Specialized training in crisis intervention is highly desirable for positions that respond to crisis situations via telephone.
Licensure as a Psychiatric Technician by the State of California is desired at the time of application and may be used to substitute for the education and experience requirement.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments.
This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision.
Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race.
This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.
Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment.
Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Desirable Traits:
Communicates Effectively, Knowledge Worker, Customer Focused, Values and Respects Others, Drives to Excel, Teamwork and Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, Supportive of Change, Excellent Organizational SkillsEvaluation:
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation contained on their employment and supplemental applications.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.
If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of:
a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all.
Our values include:
integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability.
Each of which are infused throughout our operations.
While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce.
Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.
gov) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development.
We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce.
We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization.
Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers.
The term public employees includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district.
Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Job Type:
Regular - Full timeLocation:
County of San Diego, CA, CaliforniaAgency:
Health & Human Serv AgcyAbout the Company:
County of San Diego.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Job offers will take place starting the week of May 6, 2024.
Future Salary Increases July 2024 - 4.
90% increase to base pay (2.
75% Across-the-Board
2.
15% Market Increase)The County of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services has an immediate vacancy for Mental Health Specialist to serve as a liaison between a mental health service provider and individuals suffering from serious mental illness by providing a variety of services including but not limited to triage, crisis intervention, counseling, case management, representative payee services, support with benefits initiation and/or reestablishment, coordination of care with external providers, outreach for homeless persons, and educational services for members of the community.
Click here for a complete Mental Health Specialist job description, including examples of qualifying education/experience, essential functions and working conditions.
Interviews and Hiring Process Job Offer and Background Process begins:
Shortly after the interviews.
Note:
Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening:
Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date:
Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Education and/or
Experience:
Qualifying Experience and Education:
1.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.
S.
college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in counseling, psychology, social work, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field; AND, one (1) year of experience providing mental health assessment, crisis intervention counseling, and case management in a mental health setting; OR,2.
An associate's degree from an accredited U.
S.
college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in counseling, psychology, social work, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field; AND, three (3) years of experience providing mental health assessment, crisis intervention counseling, and case management in a mental health setting.
Notes:
Additional years of experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Specialized training in crisis intervention is highly desirable for positions that respond to crisis situations via telephone.
Licensure as a Psychiatric Technician by the State of California is desired at the time of application and may be used to substitute for the education and experience requirement.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments.
This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision.
Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race.
This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.
Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment.
Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Desirable Traits:
Communicates Effectively, Knowledge Worker, Customer Focused, Values and Respects Others, Drives to Excel, Teamwork and Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, Supportive of Change, Excellent Organizational SkillsEvaluation:
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation contained on their employment and supplemental applications.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.
If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of:
a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all.
Our values include:
integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability.
Each of which are infused throughout our operations.
While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce.
Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.
gov) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development.
We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce.
We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization.
Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers.
The term public employees includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district.
Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Job Type:
Regular - Full timeLocation:
County of San Diego, CA, CaliforniaAgency:
Health & Human Serv AgcyAbout the Company:
County of San Diego.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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