Mental Health Worker-Licensed

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking a qualified candidate for a mental health support role, assisting professional staff in providing services to individuals with mental health needs. The role may be permanent or intermittent, requiring a valid California license as a Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse, or Vocational Nurse.

The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, the ability to work under stress, and a commitment to providing compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California license.
• Fluency in a language other than English may be required.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff in coordinating mental health services.
• Establish effective working relationships with clients and families.
• Recognize changes in patients' conditions.

Skills

Basic social and psychological needs

Ability to administer medications

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in stressful situations

Education

California license as Psychiatric Technician/Registered Nurse/Vocational Nurse

Job description

Position Overview

This is a continuous filing exam for a mental health support role. Vacancies may be permanent or intermittent on‑call. Shift differentials may be available: PM (swing) shift - 7.5%, NoC (grave) shift - 10%.

The role assists professional staff in coordinating and providing mental health services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons, and delivers services within the scope of the license possessed.

Documentation and Filing Requirements

Filing cut‑offs are 5:00 pm on the 2nd Friday of each month.

Knowledge

• Basic social and psychological needs, problems, attitudes and behavior patterns of mentally and emotionally disabled persons.
• Community and governmental services and resources available.
• Methods and techniques of interviewing.
• Basic principles of counseling.
• Basic psychotropic drugs and their usage.
• Basic terminology of psychiatric social work.
• Gross anatomy.
• Basic medical terminology.

Abilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with mentally and socially disabled persons, families, staff, agencies, and the general public.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Recognize changes in a patient’s condition or behavior.
• Work effectively as a member of a mental health treatment team.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Follow prescribed procedures.
• React effectively in crisis situations.
• Work effectively in stressful, emotional and confrontational situations requiring good judgment, self‑control, and the ability to persuade and motivate people.
• Obtain and maintain accurate case information.
• Use community resources to assist clients.
• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid California license as a Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse, or Vocational Nurse.
• Full‑time paid experience unless otherwise stated.
• Proof of required license will be required with the application.

Additional Requirements:

• Language and culture special skills may be required (fluency in a language other than English).
• Willingness to work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends.
• Willingness to work with persons infected with communicable diseases.
• Physical ability to lift and carry physically restrained patients; repetitive hand movements and fine manipulation.
• A background check and criminal history review may be conducted prior to appointment. A probationary period of six (6) months applies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status. For assistance or accommodations due to a disability during the hiring process, contact the Disability Compliance Office.