San Bernardino County
Mental Health Specialist - Public Relations and Outreach*
San Bernardino County, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Mental Health Specialist – Public Relations and Outreach*
Join a dynamic and dedicated team working to enhance the well‑being of our community. As a key member of the Department of Behavioral Health, you will promote mental health awareness to a diverse population, collaborate with community agencies, and support public relations efforts.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with community agencies and individuals to inform them about mental health education programs and services.
Support the department’s public relations team in creating, editing, and distributing multimedia materials.
Perform administrative and coordination tasks related to multimedia projects, including tracking project timelines.
Engage in community outreach initiatives focused on behavioral health and suicide prevention, ensuring essential resources and support are accessible to those in crisis.
Use strong presentation skills for public relations and community outreach.
Qualifications
Education
Option 1 – 30 semester units of completed coursework from an accredited college in behavioral or social science.
Option 2 – 60 semester units, including 15 semester units in behavioral or social science.
Experience
Option 1 – One year of full‑time equivalent experience conducting community outreach in mental health, substance use, social or human services, and one year of experience with multimedia production tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva.
Option 2 – Three years of experience conducting community outreach in mental health, substance use, social or human services.
Fluency in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, or Vietnamese is strongly encouraged; additional compensation may be available for bilingual skills.
Experience with multimedia production tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, video editing software).
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Knowledge of behavioral health principles, crisis intervention, and community engagement strategies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation experience.
Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
Experience with photography, videography, or digital content creation for public outreach or educational purposes.
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
Retirement plan with employer match.
Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
Tuition assistance and continuing education support.
Comprehensive wellness programs and employee assistance services.
Application Requirements
Background investigation, including fingerprinting and medical exam; drug and/or tuberculosis testing.
U.S. citizen or permanent resident; visa sponsorship not available.
Travel throughout the County may be required; employees must provide transportation provisions.
Competitive evaluation of qualifications; only highly qualified applicants will be referred.
Equal Employment Opportunity San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
Veterans’ Preference Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans’ Preference points. See the Veterans' Preference Policy for details.
Additional Information Application instructions: submit an application with a supplemental questionnaire; detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience are required. For technical assistance, use the government jobs application guide or contact the applicant support line.
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Join a dynamic and dedicated team working to enhance the well‑being of our community. As a key member of the Department of Behavioral Health, you will promote mental health awareness to a diverse population, collaborate with community agencies, and support public relations efforts.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with community agencies and individuals to inform them about mental health education programs and services.
Support the department’s public relations team in creating, editing, and distributing multimedia materials.
Perform administrative and coordination tasks related to multimedia projects, including tracking project timelines.
Engage in community outreach initiatives focused on behavioral health and suicide prevention, ensuring essential resources and support are accessible to those in crisis.
Use strong presentation skills for public relations and community outreach.
Qualifications
Education
Option 1 – 30 semester units of completed coursework from an accredited college in behavioral or social science.
Option 2 – 60 semester units, including 15 semester units in behavioral or social science.
Experience
Option 1 – One year of full‑time equivalent experience conducting community outreach in mental health, substance use, social or human services, and one year of experience with multimedia production tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva.
Option 2 – Three years of experience conducting community outreach in mental health, substance use, social or human services.
Fluency in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, or Vietnamese is strongly encouraged; additional compensation may be available for bilingual skills.
Experience with multimedia production tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, video editing software).
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Knowledge of behavioral health principles, crisis intervention, and community engagement strategies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation experience.
Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
Experience with photography, videography, or digital content creation for public outreach or educational purposes.
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
Retirement plan with employer match.
Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
Tuition assistance and continuing education support.
Comprehensive wellness programs and employee assistance services.
Application Requirements
Background investigation, including fingerprinting and medical exam; drug and/or tuberculosis testing.
U.S. citizen or permanent resident; visa sponsorship not available.
Travel throughout the County may be required; employees must provide transportation provisions.
Competitive evaluation of qualifications; only highly qualified applicants will be referred.
Equal Employment Opportunity San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
Veterans’ Preference Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans’ Preference points. See the Veterans' Preference Policy for details.
Additional Information Application instructions: submit an application with a supplemental questionnaire; detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience are required. For technical assistance, use the government jobs application guide or contact the applicant support line.
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