San Diego County Public Defender’s Office
Mental Health Aide-25483911
San Diego County Public Defender’s Office, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Mental Health Aide
The County of San Diego is now hiring for Mental Health Aide. Interviews will be held on Thursdays. Job offers will be made shortly after interviews. Candidates will be invited via email to schedule an interview and 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-Board + 0.5% Market Increase)
June 2027 – 3.5% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-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. The position is available on either morning (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or night (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) shifts.
Job Summary & Responsibilities 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 to maintain safety, interacting with patients, providing directions, ensuring appropriate diet, obtaining information from nursing, physicians, and other support services about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities, conducting and recording vital signs as requested, noting observations of patient behavior, providing environmental rounding, accompanying patients outside the facility for court, tests, treatments or appointments, facilitating group activities, and intervening to calm patients during a crisis.
Click here for the complete Mental Health Aide job description, including examples of qualifying education/experience, essential functions and working conditions.
The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital is a fast‑paced and challenging work environment providing enormous personal rewards. The hospital assists adult patients in dealing with a mental‑health crisis, becoming stabilized, and moving ahead to less restrictive levels of care. The position is located at 3853 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA, 92110. Click here to learn more about The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital.
Required Education and Experience
One year of experience working with mentally ill patients.
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 a closely related behavioral science field, AND six months of experience working with mentally ill patients.
Condition of Employment 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. After initial screening, the application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information provided is accurate and qualifying. Reasonable accommodation may be made on a case‑by‑case basis for individuals with a disability.
Veteran Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers. Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
Equal Employment Opportunity San Diego County is committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We provide veterans with resources and tools to maximize employment opportunities and assist with transition to civilian life. The County of San Diego embraces a vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. We adhere to California Government Code Sections 3100‑3109 regarding disaster service workers. We value diversity and practice inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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Future Salary Increases
June 2026 – 4.0% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-Board + 0.5% Market Increase)
June 2027 – 3.5% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-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. The position is available on either morning (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or night (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) shifts.
Job Summary & Responsibilities 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 to maintain safety, interacting with patients, providing directions, ensuring appropriate diet, obtaining information from nursing, physicians, and other support services about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities, conducting and recording vital signs as requested, noting observations of patient behavior, providing environmental rounding, accompanying patients outside the facility for court, tests, treatments or appointments, facilitating group activities, and intervening to calm patients during a crisis.
Click here for the complete Mental Health Aide job description, including examples of qualifying education/experience, essential functions and working conditions.
The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital is a fast‑paced and challenging work environment providing enormous personal rewards. The hospital assists adult patients in dealing with a mental‑health crisis, becoming stabilized, and moving ahead to less restrictive levels of care. The position is located at 3853 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA, 92110. Click here to learn more about The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital.
Required Education and Experience
One year of experience working with mentally ill patients.
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 a closely related behavioral science field, AND six months of experience working with mentally ill patients.
Condition of Employment 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. After initial screening, the application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information provided is accurate and qualifying. Reasonable accommodation may be made on a case‑by‑case basis for individuals with a disability.
Veteran Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers. Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
Equal Employment Opportunity San Diego County is committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We provide veterans with resources and tools to maximize employment opportunities and assist with transition to civilian life. The County of San Diego embraces a vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. We adhere to California Government Code Sections 3100‑3109 regarding disaster service workers. We value diversity and practice inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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