Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description:

Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Description

The Position

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions throughout the County, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium .

Immediate Extra-Help Openings - if you are interested in temporary, extra-help work, please check ‘Extra-Help’ as one of the options under Question #7, Agency-Wide Questions, on the application.

Under general supervision, provides rehabilitative/restorative treatment services, crisis intervention, therapeutic intervention, assessment evaluation, and moderately complex, professional-level case management, including visiting with clients in residential or other settings, making referrals and counseling with clients on various issues.

Mobile Response Unit - Fort Bragg: Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist position to work embedded in the Sheriffs Department and respond with Law Enforcement to Mental Health Crisis Calls. Well qualified candidates will have mental health crisis experience, field outreach experience, and knowledge of Mendocino County mental health services. Experience with law enforcement also preferred. Candidates will need to be capable of working with in a Law Enforcement structure as a team, and also independently once client safety has been established to connection to community members to the appropriate level of mental health care. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Calworks - Ukiah: This specific MHRS position's primary duties are to provide a combination of classroom based rehabilitation and skills development, individual support and rehabilitation, and field based support and rehabilitation for Mendocino County beneficiaries who are enrolled in CalWORKS or returning to work and overcoming behavioral health concerns and challenges. Additional Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist assignments as needed, appropriate, and assigned to cover needs of department.

Mobile Teams - Ukiah, Willits, Fort Bragg : The Mobile Team Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist positions provide crisis assessment, intervention, and follow up care to the most vulnerable members of the community. Strong candidates will have experience working with individuals with serious mental health conditions and will have skills in engaging and building rapport and with creative problem solving This position has atypical hours and is predominantly field based.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide rehabilitation treatment services to individuals or groups by providing significant support to assist clients in improving, maintaining or restoring functional skills, daily living skills, etc.
• Provide rehabilitative services in the Day Treatment Program, by providing counseling and rehabilitation to maintain or restore personal independence at the best possible functioning level for the patient with chronic psychiatric impairments who may live independently, semi-independently, or in a supervised residential facility which does not provide this service.
• Perform crisis intervention, by providing one on one services such as, but not limited to 5150 assessment, collateral, and therapeutic treatment to determine if patient exhibits acute psychiatric symptoms and providing immediate therapeutic response to alleviate problems, which if untreated, present an imminent threat to the patient or others.
• Perform collateral services by providing significant support with the intent of improving or maintaining the mental health status of the beneficiary
• Perform assessment evaluation, including clinical analysis of historical and current status of client's mental, emotional and behavioral disorder; diagnosis; and the use of testing procedures.
• Participate in case conferencing with multiple service providers for the purpose of developing and approving client plans and monitoring client's progress.
• Perform or assist in case management functions by visiting and counseling with clients and their families, in order to determine what services are needed, and provide services or assistance and/or making appropriate referrals. This may include transporting or arranging transportation for clients.
• Recommend therapy services; prepare progress notes, charts and closing and/or transfer summaries for clients to assist in psychiatric and psychological evaluations.
• Assist clients in finding board and care placements or other housing, and obtaining financial resources by providing support and referral services.
• Write chart notes in accordance with professional standards, state regulations and department protocol, and ensure proper filing either by filing or submitting to the proper area for filing.
• Accompany clients to appointments and to provide assistance in completing paperwork and provide intervention services.
• Serve as liaison and consultant between department and schools, organizations, parents, children, seniors, probation officers, Juvenile Hall, etc. on issues concerning client, in order to coordinate treatment between various departments/organizations and locations.
• Facilitate various groups (i.e. cooking, leisure, exercise, etc.), including: developing and maintaining operating procedures and schedules; documenting involvement of group members; resolving problems; planning special events; ordering related supplies.
• Participate in treatment team, staff and professional meetings to discuss client progress and serve as a member of various committees and boards.
• Maintain and provide safe environment for clients and staff by adhering to department procedures and professional standards.
• Recommend service and program needs and assist in the development of policies and procedures.
• Compose and prepare correspondence in accordance with standard policies.
• Monitor productivity/work flow and resolve problems to ensure deadlines are met.
• Enter and retrieve information into a computer terminal; use the computer system to retrieve a variety of daily, monthly and yearly reports.
• Disseminate a variety of information to various agencies, division, or departments via telephone, employee meetings, mail or FAX.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:
Must meet California Code of Regulations Title IX, §630 requirements for Rehabilitation Specialist as stated below:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in a mental health setting as a specialist in the fields of physical restoration, social adjustment or vocational adjustment. Up to two (2) years of graduate professional education may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. Up to two (2) years of post-associate degree clinical experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree, in addition to the required four (4) years in a mental health setting.

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Mental illness and applicable treatments.
• Medi-Cal regulations regarding scope of practice and documentation.
• Modern methods, techniques and procedures used in marriage, family and child counseling.
• DSM IV Diagnostic Criteria.
• Medical chart documentation procedures.
• Philosophy and history of therapeutic recreation.
• Various therapeutic models.
• Psychological theory.
• Uses and effects of psychotropic medications.
• Interviewing techniques.
• Applicable codes, laws, ordinances, regulations and legal forms and procedures.
• Child and adolescent development.
• Juvenile justice system.
• Crisis intervention techniques.
• History, theory and new trends in mental illness.
• Ethical and legal management practices, including confidentiality.
• Patient's legal rights.
• Community resources, services and organizations.
• Internal departmental policies and procedures.

Skill in

• Counseling and following therapeutic processes and procedures.
• Providing assessment evaluation.
• Applying crisis intervention techniques.
• Performing case management.
• Observing and documenting psychiatric behavior.
• Writing clear and concise chart notes in accordance with professional standards, state regulations and department protocol.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Organizing work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Using a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.

Mental and Physical Ability to

• Analyze, evaluate and diagnose situations and adopt effective courses of action.
• Assess physical and mental health concerns.
• Assess and intervene in high-risk situations (suicide, aggression).
• Read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, to speak and hear, to use color, odor, shape and sound perception and discrimination.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee occasionally required to move up to 30 pounds and/or apply a physical exertion in restraining overactive or hostile clients.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing: If you require special testing arrangements to accommodate a disability or religious conviction you must contact Human Resources at 707.234.6600 prior to the test date to make your requirements known. You must provide enough advance notice to allow Human Resources to properly review and evaluate your request .

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

LABOR CONTRACTS
For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

Closing Date/Time: 11/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$58,843.20 - $71,510.40 Annually