Mental Health Clerk – Civil Section Job Vacancy in Bexar County San Antonio, TX 78204 – Latest Jobs in San Antonio, TX 78204

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Company Name : Bexar County
Location : San Antonio, TX 78204
Position : Mental Health Clerk – Civil Section

Job Description : Summary
Under direct supervision, is responsible for processing mental health case files; conducts intake interviews; prepares official documents; arranges client transportation; collects processing fees; and performs related duties as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Performs data entry of mental health case information
Acts in the name of the County Clerk and shall perform all official acts as may be lawfully done and performed by such Clerk in person, pursuant to Section 82.005(c) of the Texas Local Government Code
Conducts intake interviews to obtain personal/medical histories from citizens, homeless or indigent clients who may be non-communicative, hostile or irrational and contacts relatives to gather or confirm information
Maintains mental health files
Prepares court orders and warrants for mental health evaluations
Arranges client transportation by Sheriff’s Deputies to treatment facilities and hearings
Calculates and collects processing fees
May assist physicians, health care providers and the general public in completing documents and forms
Performs other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, and two (2) years general office experience; or a combination of education and experience
Ability to understand and apply State Mental Health Code; ability to obtain information from hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to enter data accurately; ability to maintain color coded, alphabetic and numeric filing systems; ability to make change in monetary transactions; ability to operate personal computer, typewriter, lektriver, duress alarm and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, service providers and the general public
Knowledge of general office operations
Skill to type 30 words per minute with no more than 7 errors; Requires recent typing test administered prior to hire (Typing tests may be administered by Department, Human Resources or Workforce Solutions Alamo Career Centers)
Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
Must secure and maintain Bexar County Information System and Cashiering System certifications within six (6) weeks of employment
May be required to work at any time during the day or night in order to process cases for an emergency evaluation or commitment
Required to be on call 24 hours a day on weekends
May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:
Constantly working in indoor conditions
Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10-20 pounds
Occasionally moves about the office
Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Positions self to perform essential functions
Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Supplemental Information
Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be mde to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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