Mental Health Specialist II

Solano County, CA
Fairfield, California United States  View Map
Posted: Sep 06, 2024
  • Salary: $65,533.74 - $79,656.81 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?

    COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.

    We serve the public in many different ways, including:
    • Providing primary medical, dental, substance abuse, mental health and social services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved, and administering federal, state, and local public assistance programs
    • Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
    • Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
    • Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
    • Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, defense, probation)
    • Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
    • Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning


    OUR EMPLOYEES: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.

    To learn more about Solano County, please visit: www.solanocounty.com

    To Protect and Serve the Community!

    The Sheriff’s office is dedicated to the protection and well-being of every person in Solano County by providing excellent community service.

    The values of the Sheriff’s Office are to bring:

    Professionalism: Performing to the highest standards with integrity, ethical behavior and accountability.

    Trust: Confidence in the character and ability to meet expectations.

    Courage: To persevere with mental and moral strength in the face of difficulty.

    Innovation: Embrace and inspire creativity to apply better solutions that accomplish goals and outcomes.

    Teamwork: Unified collaboration to accomplish common goals without regard to personal agendas.

    Service: Providing professional assistance in support of the community's best interests and well-being.

    Respect: To value and embrace individuality with special regard to differences.

    Click here to learn more about the Sheriff's Office

    THE POSITION:

    The Mental Health Specialist II 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, assists in the development of treatment plans; maintains records related to patient or client services; and performs related duties as required.

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

    Assignments in the Sheriff's perform case management for people incarcerated in the county jail, assist in the development of Pre-release Care Plans and Re-entry Plans; perform ongoing community-based support for individuals transitioning to the community; provide supportive counseling, rehabilitative service and in-custody group facilitation. Additionally, this classification provides training for clients in using community resources, conflict resolution and self-advocacy.

    The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions located at the Jail. Individuals will conduct supportive counseling sessions, groups and case management sessions with women in jail. Additionally, they will transport inmates to placement and community housing situations upon release as well as providing community-based case management.

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    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    EITHER

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

    OR

    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.

    It is highly desired that at lease one year of the required experience be with a Justice Involved Population.

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
    Background Investigation: Candidates for this position in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.

    Travel: Independent travel may be required to various work sites and client residences.

    Compliance Agreements: Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with mandatory child and elder abuse reporting, drug free workforce, and confidentiality.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
    Driver’s License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver’s License may be required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C Driver’s License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this driver’s license requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

    Assignment Requirements: Some positions in these classes may require work in an out-station location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team. Some positions may require first hand experience as a mental health consumer and the ability to provide peer self-help counseling.

    DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
    All candidates qualifying for the position under the education requirement must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the application review deadline . Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts by the application review deadline may be disqualified from the recruitment.

    PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the application review deadline. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

    How to Submit Your Documents

    In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com . Be sure to include the recruitment title (Mental Health Specialist II) and the recruitment number (24-433300-02) in your email or fax.

    SELECTION PROCESS
    09/26/2024 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review.

    Applications will be reviewed every three weeks thereafter as needed.

    Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

    A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

    All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

    RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.

    Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment .

    Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

    Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

    VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS

    To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.

    Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

    We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

    To learn more, view our benefits summary .

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Solano County
    • Solano County

    Solano County – Employer of Choice

    Commitment to Service:  Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.

    We serve the public in many different ways, including:

    • Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved
    • Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
    • Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
    • Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
    • Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation)
    • Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
    • Administering and enforcing Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning

    Our employees: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.

    Culture of Learning and Development: Solano County is committed to investing “In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization.   While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:

    • Tuition Reimbursement Program
    • Annual Education Fair
    • County Mentoring Program
    • Leadership Academy
    • Supervisory Trainings
    • Skill Development Trainings
    • Self-paced learning opportunities

    Solano County Video, click HERE.

    Our Community: Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play… The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight yearsthe only California community with that distinction.

    • Live - Solano County as well as cities within the County have ranked in the top 15 hottest markets across the country and within the Bay Area due to prime location and affordability.
    • Learn – Higher education abounds! Within the County, education choices include: Solano Community College, CSU Maritime Academy, Brandman University, and Touro University. Bordering our County is the renowned University of California Davis.
    • Work – The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries.
    • Play - Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento—the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

     

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