Mental Health Administrative Clerk

Maricopa County; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Low-cost, high-value healthcare

Child care benefits

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental

Wellness program

Arizona State Retirement System with 1

Job summary

Maricopa County seeks an office-support professional to organize and fortify systems within Correctional Health Services. You will support Mental Health Services with information management, scheduling, and interdepartmental coordination.

The role requires a six-month office experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass a fingerprint background check. Knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Six months of office experience, including report writing.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a thorough background check.
• Experience in Behavioral Health field is valued.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication among CHS Mental Health Services team, MCSO staff, CHS central office, and other departments.
• Coordinates meetings, tours, presentations, and training by arranging the resources needed to ensure success.
• Maintains staff schedules, leave time, and attendance; liaises with CHS finance and ADP.
• Assists employees with access to technology with OET, BIT, and CHS HR.
• Acts as a link between Mental Health Services and community-based providers regarding visitation and treatment.
• Compiles reports, manages data flows, and communicates per SOP.
• Coordinates with Clinic Office Assistant on supplies, equipment, and resources.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range $18.00 - $26.50 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type Unclassified

About the Position

Are you seeking to contribute your professional and organizational skills to a meaningful endeavor, participating in and supporting a collaborative team of mental health professionals? Are you resourceful, flexible, and compassionate? As a conscientious, reliable, and enthusiastic professional, you will have the opportunity to organize and fortify the systems and processes at the core of an accredited, nationally recognized team. In this position, you will provide office support for Mental Health Services and consistently organize information, processes, and resources essential to accomplishing the mission and vision of Correctional Health Services.

About Us

Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.

We are Maricopa County.

• Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require Six months of office experience, which includes report writing

High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements Must complete a thorough background check

We Also Value Experience in Behavioral Health field

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel programs

Job Contributions

• Facilitates effective communication among CHS Mental Health Services team members, MCSO staff, CHS central office, and other departments within CHS
• Coordinates meetings, tours, presentations, and training by arranging the resources needed to ensure success
• Maintains staff schedules, leave time, and attendance; and acts as a liaison with CHS finance department and ADP
• Assists employees with access to technology in conjunction with the Office of Enterprise Technology (OET), Business Integration and Technology (BIT), and CHS Human Resources
• Functions as a link between Mental Health Services and community-based providers regarding visitation, medications, court-ordered treatment, and re-entry into the community
• Compiles reports, manages data flows, and conveys information per standard operating procedures
• Coordinates with Clinic Office Assistant regarding office supplies, equipment, and other resources required to accomplish departmental objectives
• Researches issues and provides summaries to appropriate supervisors
• Complies with the County’s policies and procedures related to the safekeeping of Protected Health Information

Works regularly in a standard office environment, requiring the ability to sit and perform duties on a computer for long periods of time

At times, may be required to work inside a jail or travel to work locations within a 5-mile radius

This position requires accurately handling a high volume of work and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled tasks

Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.

Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.

You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities.

Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package.

We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!