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Salary : $65,249.60 - $79,393.60 AnnuallyLocation : Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Department 301 E 13th St. Merced, CAJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2600197Department: Behavioral Health & Recovery ServicesOpening Date: 03/30/2026Closing Date: ContinuousBargaining Unit: 06 Health Services Examples of Duties This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full-Time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $31.37 per hour.Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Works as a member of a therapeutic team.Monitors behavior and functioning level of patients.Provides psycho-educational materials, information or medication.Maintains clinical records.Prepares progress reports.Administers routine medication orders.Monitors patients' medical needs.May have responsible charge of an intensive in-patient residential treatment facility during an assigned shift.With psychiatric backup, interviews persons to determine need for acute psychiatric treatment.Provides crisis intervention for families and consumers.Makes referrals to other programs.Consults with community agencies regarding clients in crisis.Assists with telephone coverage.Participates in continuing in-service training, supervisory conferences and staff meetings. Minimum Qualifications Experience:One (1) year of experience providing nursing in a medical or psychiatric setting.License:Possession of a valid California license as a Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse.Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B Essential Functions Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.Make presentations.Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.Occasionally kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.Occasionally lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds.The employee shall be physically able to handle a "take down" procedure (restrain hostile/violent clients in a crisis situation) as warranted during the course of performing their assigned duties.Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.Sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.Duties require exposure to patients who may be hostile, violent, mentally ill, and/or who may have infectious diseases.Positions assigned to the Marie Green In-Patient Unit and Crisis Stabilization Unit work shifts and holidays.Regular attendance is an essential function.Knowledge of:Vocational nursing methods and techniques.Scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies.Principles, procedures, and techniques of crisis evaluation.Intervention techniques for mental illness.Psychiatric medication and side effects.Ability to:Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone, using tact and diplomacy.Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with those contacted during the course of work.Maintain flexibility in treatment programs and therapeutic interventions.Maintain the confidentiality of client information.Work within a team structure.Use sound judgment in analyzing situations and taking effective courses of action.Maintain responsible charge of an intensive in-patient residential treatment facility during an assigned shift.Evaluate consumers for 5150 evaluation for hospitalization.HOLIDAYS & LEAVESVACATION10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).SICK LEAVE0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.HOLIDAYSTwelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.BEREAVEMENT LEAVEFive (5) regularly scheduled workdays.INSURANCEHEALTH INSURANCEMedical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Anthem 500 EPOAnthem 1500 EPOAnthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)Dental Insurance - Delta DentalCounty pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)Vision Insurance - VSPCounty pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)DISABILITY INSURANCEState Disability Insurance (SDI) Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.LIFE INSURANCECounty-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceRepresented Employees $10,000Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employeeRETIREMENTDEFERRED COMPENSATIONThe County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.EMPLOYEE PROGRAMSEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTSThe County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.01 Please indicate if you possess any of the licenses below? Psychiatric Technician Registered Nurse Licensed Vocational Nurse None of the above 02 This recruitment is being established to fill both Full-Time and Part-Time positions. Please indicate below all types of work you would be willing to accept: Full-Time Only Part-Time Only Either Full-Time or Part-Time Required Question