Mental Health Worker Per Diem

The role of this position is to provide constant observation of patients who are gravely disabled, and/or a danger-to-self or others. The Mental Health Worker provides supportive interventions to encourage the safety and well-being of the patient and communicates and participates coordination of care with the multidisciplinary team. Additionally, the Mental Health Worker will provide program support that may include patient, clerical and administrative assistance functions.

Apply By Date: January 23, 2025 at 11:59pm. Selection activities may start at any time.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• This position is subject to background investigation, including a Sacramento County Sheriff's Department security clearance.
• No Minimum Education required
• Experience performing administrative support functions in a medical, mental health or social services setting
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to convey instructions, directions, and patient care information appropriately and accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a calm manner when under pressure. Intervention skills necessary for working with psychiatric patients.
• Ability to deal with potentially inappropriate behavior in an unstructured setting.
• Ability to organize work to accommodate a rapidly changing environment and patient variability.
• Ability to organize work load and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of potential safety hazards in a jail setting.
• Verbal skills to elicit cooperation of disturbed individuals.
• Ability to remain calm in a crisis situation.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards in the environment and take immediate action.
• Verbal communication skills necessary to clearly and concisely receive, elicit, and convey information of a psychiatric, medical, or administrative nature to a variety of individuals within and outside the jail.
• Ability to multi-task and work with frequent interruptions. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships in the performance of duties, and to consistently demonstrate professional interpersonal skills, adhering to UCD Principles of Community.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system, including judicial system, state hospital system, forensic mental health networks, Probation, Parole and the Department of Corrections.
• Ability to work in a highly stressful jail setting with incarcerated inmates which may present hazardous conditions, including working in a noisy environment, of a highly restrictive and containing nature.
• Must be in good physical health, hear and speak well and effectively communicate in English, orally and in written form.
• Willingness to work under an institutional "No Hostage Policy."
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including holiday and weekends as scheduled and assigned.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.
• Ability to maintain Sheriff's Office security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates of Arts or Bachelor's degree in related field (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice)
• Experience working in jail or correctional setting

Key Responsibilities

• 65% - PATIENT CARE
• 10% - MAINTENANCE OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPTMENT
• 20% - PROGRAM SUPPORT
• 5% - PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Department Overview

Adult Correctional Mental Health (ACMH) is a satellite program of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The program provides mental health services to inmates incarcerated inside the two Sacramento County jails located at 651 I Street in downtown Sacramento and Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) in Elk Grove.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $28.21
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 277
• UC Job Title: HOSP AST 2 PD
• UC Job Code: 009244
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 20%
• Shift Hours: 12 hour shifts: Variable hours/Variable days
• Location: Sacramento County Main Jail and/or Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: No
• This position is 100% on-site
• This position is not an H-1B visa opportunity

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Ability to work in a highly stressful jail setting with incarcerated inmates which may present hazardous conditions, including working in a noisy environment, of a highly restrictive and containing nature. Must be in good physical health, hear and speak well and effectively communicate in English, orally and in written form. Willingness to work under an institutional "No Hostage Policy." Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including holiday and weekends as scheduled and assigned. Must be able to work occasional overtime and flexible hours. Ability to maintain Sheriff's Office security clearance.

This position is subject to background investigation, including a Sacramento County Sheriff's Department security clearance.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere

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