Mental Health Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES - MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:
Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
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 as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.
This recruitment is being held to establish an openeligible listto fill current and future Mental Health Specialist (MHS) vacancies within Health Care Agency, Behavioral Health Services. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY
The County of Orange,
Health Care Agency
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 - Finance and Administrative, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services, Office of Care Coordination, Public Health and Strategy and Special Projects is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.
MENTAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES
The Behavioral Health Services (BHS)provides a culturally competent and participant-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.
THE OPPORTUNITIES
Some of the opportunities listed below requires shift work and candidates must be able to work day, night, swing, and weekend shifts.
Some assignments may require an active and current Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) certification at time of application and throughout employment with the County.
The Outreach and Engagement (BHS O&E)team serves participants who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness and experiencing mild to serious behavioral health and/or substance use condition. The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides services focused on linking individuals to needed resources and services. This is accomplished through establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with the homeless community and collaborating with other service providers.
The services are conducted in the community and include outreach, education, crisis management coordination, case management, skill-building workshops, referral and linkage to resources, and transportation support. The MHS is also responsible for tracking and documenting participant engagement and data in order to demonstrate participant engagement and outcomes
- Evaluating adults experiencing psychiatric symptoms over a duration of less than 23.5 hours
- Providing crisis stabilization
- Providing telephone consultations, as needed
- Assessing adults experiencing psychiatric symptoms and recommend treatment services
- Administering medication as needed for adult psychiatric clients
- Referring adult psychiatric clients to the appropriate facilities in order to obtain proper care and treatment
- Providing counseling services, as needed, to adult psychiatric clients
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
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