Mental Health Specialist - Oahu

MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - OAHU – State of Hawaiʻi. Recruitment Number 24-0210.

Location:

Kaneohe to Kualoa. Salary: $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I).

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on the availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaiʻi Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page.

Positions provide mental health clinical services to consumers, usually diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), in settings such as community mental health centers, hospitals, institutional facilities, or other public health settings. Work is performed as part of an interdisciplinary team including psychiatrists, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), clinical psychologists, social workers, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and/or mental health counselors.

Duties include mental health assessments; eligibility determinations; diagnoses; treatment (including psychotherapy or psychotherapeutic techniques); crisis intervention; consumer-centered advocacy; consultation; and evaluation. This work typically falls within Clinical Social Work Practice, Marriage and Family Therapy Practice and Mental Health Counseling Practice.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization To Work

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Education

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree with a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit hours in psychology, social work or other related social/behavior science.

General Experience

One and one-half (1-1/2) years of responsible professional work experience which required a high degree of analytical skills. Such experience must have involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action; demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally and in writing; reading, comprehending, interpreting and evaluating technical subjects, analysis or proposals;

and applying problem solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action.

Specialized Experience

Two (2) years of professional experience providing mental health clinical services to individuals, couples, families and/or groups with mental illness(es). Such experience must have included the provision of mental health assessments and evaluations to determine current level of functioning, strengths and needs identification; development of treatment plan;
clinical diagnoses and provision of mental health services to consumers with a wide range of psychiatric and psychosocial behavioral problems.

Substitution Allowed

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualifications Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please .

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The State of Hawaiʻi complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call  for assistance.

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