County of San Diego
Mental Health Aide
The County of San Diego is now hiring for Mental Health Aide. Interviews will be held on Thursdays. Job offers will take place shortly after the interviews. Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview. Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork following the interview. Future Salary Increases
June 2026 - 4.0% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 0.5% Market Increase) June 2027 – 3.5% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 0.5% Market Increase) In addition to base salary, Mental Health Aides at the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital earn a 5% location premium. Mental Health Aides at the Psychiatric Hospital are assigned to one of two shifts: Morning (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or Night (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.). Mental Health Aides perform routine, non-technical, para‑professional work in caring for patients admitted to the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital. Work includes observing and monitoring the behavior and whereabouts of patients in order to maintain their safety and interacting with and providing directions to patients when patients require assistance with daily living activities or when patients demonstrate high‑risk behaviors. In addition, Mental Health Aides ensure patients receive appropriate diet by reviewing patients’ dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences; obtain a wide range of information from nursing, physicians, and other support services about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities; conduct and record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested; note observations of patient behavior including complaints or physical symptoms to nurses; provide environmental rounding to ensure a safe and clean environment on patient care unit(s) and courtyard(s); when patients go out of the facility for court, tests, treatments, or appointments, may accompany and assist them in any manner necessary; may participate in observing, facilitating and documenting group activities; and when a crisis occurs, must be able to intervene and calm patients down. Interviews and Hiring Process
Job offers for selected candidates will be made shortly after the interviews. Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork, upon receipt of a job offer. The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Please note that dates are approximate. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Pre‑employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or a mutually agreed‑upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Required Education and Experience
One (1) year of experience working with patients who are mentally ill; or Completion of 15 college units from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in nursing, counseling, psychology, sociology, or closely related behavioral science field; and six (6) months of experience working with patients who are mentally ill. Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre‑employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre‑employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job‑related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation Process
Qualified candidates will be placed on a three‑month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case‑by‑case basis. Veteran Preference
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans. Veteran’s Preference Policy. Military Skills Translator. EEO Statement
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority. The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History or supplemental questionnaire. Under California Government Code Sections 3100 – 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term “public employees” includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
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The County of San Diego is now hiring for Mental Health Aide. Interviews will be held on Thursdays. Job offers will take place shortly after the interviews. Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview. Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork following the interview. Future Salary Increases
June 2026 - 4.0% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 0.5% Market Increase) June 2027 – 3.5% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 0.5% Market Increase) In addition to base salary, Mental Health Aides at the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital earn a 5% location premium. Mental Health Aides at the Psychiatric Hospital are assigned to one of two shifts: Morning (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or Night (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.). Mental Health Aides perform routine, non-technical, para‑professional work in caring for patients admitted to the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital. Work includes observing and monitoring the behavior and whereabouts of patients in order to maintain their safety and interacting with and providing directions to patients when patients require assistance with daily living activities or when patients demonstrate high‑risk behaviors. In addition, Mental Health Aides ensure patients receive appropriate diet by reviewing patients’ dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences; obtain a wide range of information from nursing, physicians, and other support services about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities; conduct and record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested; note observations of patient behavior including complaints or physical symptoms to nurses; provide environmental rounding to ensure a safe and clean environment on patient care unit(s) and courtyard(s); when patients go out of the facility for court, tests, treatments, or appointments, may accompany and assist them in any manner necessary; may participate in observing, facilitating and documenting group activities; and when a crisis occurs, must be able to intervene and calm patients down. Interviews and Hiring Process
Job offers for selected candidates will be made shortly after the interviews. Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork, upon receipt of a job offer. The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Please note that dates are approximate. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Pre‑employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or a mutually agreed‑upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Required Education and Experience
One (1) year of experience working with patients who are mentally ill; or Completion of 15 college units from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in nursing, counseling, psychology, sociology, or closely related behavioral science field; and six (6) months of experience working with patients who are mentally ill. Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre‑employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre‑employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job‑related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation Process
Qualified candidates will be placed on a three‑month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case‑by‑case basis. Veteran Preference
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans. Veteran’s Preference Policy. Military Skills Translator. EEO Statement
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority. The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History or supplemental questionnaire. Under California Government Code Sections 3100 – 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term “public employees” includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
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