Mental Health Support Specialist

5 days ago


Placerville, California, United States El Dorado County (CA) Full time
Job Overview

The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is seeking a skilled and compassionate Mental Health Support Specialist to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in need.

As a Mental Health Support Specialist, you will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to provide medication management support, education, and training to clients and their families. Your expertise will be invaluable in helping individuals achieve stability and compliance with treatment goals.

This position is ideal for a licensed psychiatric technician or LVN/Psychiatric Technician with experience in providing medication injections and knowledge of psychiatric and medical medications. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collect, organize, and deliver medications to clients; provide education and training on proper care and use of medications
  • Conduct medication checks to assess overall medication management capabilities; take appropriate action if a client poses danger
  • Serve as a member of an inter-professional team or intensive care management team; report on prescribed medication changes and observed side effects
  • Perform crisis intervention for walk-in clients or non-clients; evaluate individuals to identify level of stable behavior
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must possess a valid California Driver's License, a license as a Psychiatric Technician or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Psychiatric Technician, and excellent communication skills.

We offer a competitive salary range of $62,000 - $83,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a generous paid time off policy.



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