County of Marin
Behavioral Health Care Assistant (Temporary)
County of Marin, San Rafael, California, United States, 94911
Behavioral Health Care Assistant (Temporary)
Behavioral Health Care Assistant (Temporary)
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by County of Marin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$24.59/hr - $29.86/hr Salary
$24.59 - $29.86 Hourly
Location
Greenbrae, CA
Job Type
Schedules Vary, Temporary
Job Number
0993-25-06
Department
Health & Human Services
Division
Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Opening Date
06/24/2025
Closing Date
7/8/2025 8:37 AM Pacific
Vacancies
1
Weekly Schedule
40 hrs.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities
If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .
Description Benefits Questions
About Us
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here. Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
Department Of Health & Human Services
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.
About The Position
There is one (1) contingent (temporary) vacant position which will cover shifts on short notice on weekdays and weekends.
Under the supervision of the Crisis Stabilization Unit Registered Nurse, the temporary Behavioral Health Care Assistant (BHCA) assists with basic patient intake and discharge activities, including handing out admission paperwork and assisting clients with questions, cataloging patient property, and handing out necessities such as soap, towels, blankets, etc., plus other duties as assigned. The BHCA assists patients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and bathing. The BHCA continuous effort to make sure patient needs are met while on the unit and performs techniques of de-escalation when necessary. The BHCA assists in ensuring patient safety by completing 15-minute safety checks and 1-hour environmental safety checks on a standardized form. The Behavioral Health Care Assistant is an integral and important part of the CSU team because their consistent and continual contact with patients helps to ensure that our patients are safe, comfortable and cared for while at our unit.
About You
Our Highly Qualified Candidate
Our highly qualified candidate has a minimum of one-year experience working in an inpatient psychiatric unit, psychiatric emergency services or a crisis stabilization unit. The candidate will have previous training in crisis prevention intervention techniques (CPI) or a similar training. Experience working with adults and children (0 to 17) experiencing mental health emergencies is ideal. The successful candidate has a current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or a Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certificate. The candidate is calm in a crisis setting and has experience participating with clinical professionals in patient de-escalation. The ideal candidate maintains an empathetic and helpful approach when interacting with CSU team members, patients, families and staff of other organizations.
Qualifications
Knowledge of
Standard practices used in caring for the patients exhibiting significant disturbances in emotional, cognitive, and physical behaviors. Computer software applications related to the work.
Ability to
Learn psychiatric terminology and recognize symptoms indicative of adverse patient reactions. Observe and accurately record patients' physical status and mental behavior. Follow oral and written directions in exact detail. Engage in a professional and productive manner with patients suffering with acute state of psychiatric, behavioral, and/or emotional impairment. Interact with patients and their families with empathy, understanding, and tact. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departmental staff and allied professionals.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or the equivalent and one year of experience working with mentally ill and/or emotionally disturbed patients in a behavioral health care setting.
Within the first 6 months of employment, incumbent must complete the on-site Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. Failure to successfully complete the training may be cause for termination.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
LiveScan
Special Requirements
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Cassie Folan at cassie.folan@marincounty.gov.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage.
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
01
QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent and one year of experience working with mentally ill and/or emotionally disturbed patients in a behavioral health care setting.
Within the first 6 months of employment, incumbent must complete the on-site Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. Failure to successfully complete the training may be cause for termination.
Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirements listed above. For education, please list your relevant college level coursework, dates courses taken, and school attended. For experience, please include the name of employer(s), dates worked, your exact duties, and number of hours worked per week.
02
NARRATIVE QUESTIONS (Please answer all questions below): Please note: If you do not possess any experience, please state "No Experience" in the space provided.
Do you have a current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or a Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certificate? Please select all that apply.
Yes, I have a current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certificate Yes, I have a current Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certificate No, I do not have either certificate
03
If you answered "yes" in response to Question #2, please state the expiration date of your certificate. If you do not have a current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or a Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), please state NA.
Required Question
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Seniority level
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Behavioral Health Care Assistant (Temporary)
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by County of Marin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$24.59/hr - $29.86/hr Salary
$24.59 - $29.86 Hourly
Location
Greenbrae, CA
Job Type
Schedules Vary, Temporary
Job Number
0993-25-06
Department
Health & Human Services
Division
Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Opening Date
06/24/2025
Closing Date
7/8/2025 8:37 AM Pacific
Vacancies
1
Weekly Schedule
40 hrs.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities
If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .
Description Benefits Questions
About Us
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here. Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
Department Of Health & Human Services
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.
About The Position
There is one (1) contingent (temporary) vacant position which will cover shifts on short notice on weekdays and weekends.
Under the supervision of the Crisis Stabilization Unit Registered Nurse, the temporary Behavioral Health Care Assistant (BHCA) assists with basic patient intake and discharge activities, including handing out admission paperwork and assisting clients with questions, cataloging patient property, and handing out necessities such as soap, towels, blankets, etc., plus other duties as assigned. The BHCA assists patients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and bathing. The BHCA continuous effort to make sure patient needs are met while on the unit and performs techniques of de-escalation when necessary. The BHCA assists in ensuring patient safety by completing 15-minute safety checks and 1-hour environmental safety checks on a standardized form. The Behavioral Health Care Assistant is an integral and important part of the CSU team because their consistent and continual contact with patients helps to ensure that our patients are safe, comfortable and cared for while at our unit.
About You
Our Highly Qualified Candidate
Our highly qualified candidate has a minimum of one-year experience working in an inpatient psychiatric unit, psychiatric emergency services or a crisis stabilization unit. The candidate will have previous training in crisis prevention intervention techniques (CPI) or a similar training. Experience working with adults and children (0 to 17) experiencing mental health emergencies is ideal. The successful candidate has a current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or a Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certificate. The candidate is calm in a crisis setting and has experience participating with clinical professionals in patient de-escalation. The ideal candidate maintains an empathetic and helpful approach when interacting with CSU team members, patients, families and staff of other organizations.
Qualifications
Knowledge of
Standard practices used in caring for the patients exhibiting significant disturbances in emotional, cognitive, and physical behaviors. Computer software applications related to the work.
Ability to
Learn psychiatric terminology and recognize symptoms indicative of adverse patient reactions. Observe and accurately record patients' physical status and mental behavior. Follow oral and written directions in exact detail. Engage in a professional and productive manner with patients suffering with acute state of psychiatric, behavioral, and/or emotional impairment. Interact with patients and their families with empathy, understanding, and tact. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departmental staff and allied professionals.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or the equivalent and one year of experience working with mentally ill and/or emotionally disturbed patients in a behavioral health care setting.
Within the first 6 months of employment, incumbent must complete the on-site Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. Failure to successfully complete the training may be cause for termination.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
LiveScan
Special Requirements
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Cassie Folan at cassie.folan@marincounty.gov.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage.
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
01
QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent and one year of experience working with mentally ill and/or emotionally disturbed patients in a behavioral health care setting.
Within the first 6 months of employment, incumbent must complete the on-site Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. Failure to successfully complete the training may be cause for termination.
Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirements listed above. For education, please list your relevant college level coursework, dates courses taken, and school attended. For experience, please include the name of employer(s), dates worked, your exact duties, and number of hours worked per week.
02
NARRATIVE QUESTIONS (Please answer all questions below): Please note: If you do not possess any experience, please state "No Experience" in the space provided.
Do you have a current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or a Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certificate? Please select all that apply.
Yes, I have a current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certificate Yes, I have a current Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certificate No, I do not have either certificate
03
If you answered "yes" in response to Question #2, please state the expiration date of your certificate. If you do not have a current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or a Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), please state NA.
Required Question
Seniority level
Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Employment type
Temporary Job function
Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
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