Behavioral Health Office Assistant

County of Imperial; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Imperial seeks a Health Services Office Assistant to support Behavioral Health Services in an office/clinic setting. The role involves complex clerical tasks, computer terminals, word processing, and transcription equipment within a behavioral health environment.

The position may be the sole clerical support for an office or unit, with duties tailored to behavioral health operations and client navigation within the system. A valid CA driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex, responsible and specialized clerical duties in a behavioral health office or clinic.
• Operate computer terminals, word processing and transcription equipment.
• Provide clerical support as needed, potentially as the sole clerk in an assigned behavioral health office, clinic or unit.

Skills

Clerical experience

Job description

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of complex, responsible and specialized clerical duties in a behavioral health office or clinic.

Behavioral Health Office Assistant is a single level classification within Behavioral Health Services. Incumbents perform complex and responsible clerical duties in a behavioral health setting, involving the operation of computer terminals, word processing and transcription equipment. Incumbents may be the sole clerical support in an assigned behavioral health office, clinic or unit, and may provide complex, specialized clerical support in an assigned program. This classification is distinguished from the Office Assistant series in that incumbents of the Behavioral Health Office Assistant classification work exclusively in a behavioral health setting, serving behavioral health individuals who may display diverse and challenging behaviors as they navigate the behavioral health system.

Any combination equivalent to two years general clerical experience.

Some positions in this classification may be required to possess a valid California Driver's License.

A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

This position may require pre‑employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call [phone] or call California Relay Service at 7-1-1.

*NOTE: IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTACT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, 940 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, PHONE: [phone] (DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OR JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION).

About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.