JPO​/IMPACT Programmer Specialist

Under clinical supervision, provides services to mental health clients and their families; provides liaison with other community agencies serving mental health clients; and performs related work as required.

Possible educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree.

Possible bilingual incentive depending on the applicable MOA and the needs of the department.

Agency/Department:
Health Care Agency/Behavioral Health.

Licensed Mental Health Associates are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

NOTE:

This class is within a bargaining unit that is subject to an "agency shop" arrangement, which mandates all regular employees either join Local 721 of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and pay dues as a member, or pay either a "service fee" to Local 721 or direct that an amount equivalent to the "service fee" be distributed to a qualified charitable organization.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future regular, temporary, fixed-term and extra-help vacancies for this position within Health Care Agency.

Opening Date:
January 1, 2009

Closing Date:
Continuous

• Teach relevant social and daily living skills, provide supportive counseling.
• Participate as a team member in client evaluation, treatment planning and implementation of approved treatment plans.
• Serve as a client advocate and assist clients in using community resources.
• All the above activities will be supervised by a Psychiatric Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, Clinical Psychologist or a Psychiatrist.

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

Two (2) years experience as a Senior Psychiatric Technician or equivalent, direct patient care in a mental health setting. Certain positions may require specific specialized experience.

Substitution:
One (1) year of the experience requirement may be met by substituting a Bachelor's degree in Social-Behavioral Sciences including psychology, social work, or sociology.

Requires the handling of medication and therefore, requires a valid Psychiatric Technician (PT), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) License.

Applicants should provide sufficient information under the Education/Work Experience portion of the application and Supplemental Questionnaire, if applicable, in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however, it may not be substituted in lieu of the application.

Final Filing Date:
This is a continuous recruitment and can be closed at any time. Your application must be received by the County of Ventura Health Care Agency, Human Resources Division in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the date the recruitment is closed.

County of Ventura Health Care Agency, Human Resources Division, 2323 Knoll Dr., Ste. 100, Ventura, CA 93003.

An Application Evaluation will be conducted. A score will be assigned to each application based on established criteria. Such score will be considered as the final score for placement on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

Applicants may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, credit, criminal background information and driving record.

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721) (SEIU). To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call .
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS