Job Description
Mental Health Worker - Extra Help is listed by County of Santa Clara. As a Mental Health Worker with the County of Santa Clara, you’ll assist registered nurses and plan specialists in coordinating and providing care to people with acute or persistent mental disorders or co-occurring conditions.
This extra-help role involves working throughout the county's hospitals and clinics, with potential reassignment to varied sites. You’ll be piece of a multidisciplinary staff, intervening in crisis situations and supporting patients in their everyday activities.
This role is perfect for those committed to mental health care and seeking a dynamic, service-oriented environment.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $59,719 - $71,978 per year.
Qualification
You must encounter the minimum qualifications for Mental Health Worker as defined by the County of Santa Clara. This typically includes applicable education and background in mental health or a related field.
- Know-how in a mental health setting or with individuals with mental disorders.
- Capacity to aid with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and de-escalation strategies.
- Willingness to perform at multiple sites across Santa Clara County.
- Aptitude to operate under the supervision of a registered nurse or scheme specialist.
- Completion of County-provided training on assaultive behavior containment.
- Sound CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework in psychology or social function a plus.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Take routine temperature, pulse, and respiration of patients.
- Assist and encourage patients with elementary activities of day-to-day living (ADLs).
- Provide overall sum care as directed by a registered nurse.
- Intervene in crisis situations using approved techniques.
- Participate as a participant of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Document patient observations and report adjusts to nursing workforce.
- Keep up a secure and therapeutic environment for patients.
- Transport patients to appointments or activities as needed.
Conditions & Requirements
- Must be capable to work extra-help hours as needed.
- May want to perform evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must pass a background inspect and health screening.
- Ability to lift and position patients when needed.
- Must finalize County-provided training on assaultive behavior containment.
- Legitimate California driver's license may be called for for some positions.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Evaluate of submission and supplemental questions.
- Qualifying evaluation of education and expertise.
- Oral meeting or written examination may be conducted.
- Reference reviews and background investigation.
- Medical examination and drug screening.
Required Documents
- Finished online submission.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses.
- Resume (optional but recommended).
- Proof of education or certifications (if suitable).
Benefits
- Eligible for Hazard Responsibility Cover depending on assignment.
- Evening/night shift hourly differentials open.
- Extra-help positions offer adaptable scheduling.
- Chance to earn background in a public health setting.
- Access to County training programs.
How to Apply
- To apply, visit the County of Santa Clara's professions portal on the authorized submission portal. Produce or to your candidate account, complete the online submission and supplemental questions, and attach any needed documents. Hand in your submission before the closing date of July 27, 2026. Confirm all data is correct and finish to be considered for this extra-help prospect.
Additional Information
- This recruitment is to form an eligible lineup for Extra-Help chances only.
- Extra-help positions are temporary and don’t include gains.
- You may need to operate at different sites throughout the county.
- Hazard Task Settle and shift differentials are position-dependent.
- The County of Santa Clara is an matching opening employer.
- Candidates with disabilities may request fair accommodation.
- Veterans preference may register; send in DD-214 if claiming preference.
About Company
The County of Santa Clara is a sizable public employer in California's Silicon Valley, providing crucial solutions to over 1.9 million residents. Its health and hospital system contains multiple facilities dedicated to mental health and wellness.
This Mental Health Worker role supports the county's mission to provide compassionate care to people with mental disorders. Working here gives the opportunity to cater to a diverse community whereas gaining valuable know-how in public health.
County of Santa Clara is named as the hiring organization for the Mental Health Worker - Extra Help post.
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