Mental Health Clerk

JOB 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Performs data entry of mental health case informationConducts intake interviews to obtain personal/medical histories from inmates who may be non-communicative, hostile or irrational and contacts relatives to gather or confirm informationMaintains mental health filesIdentifies and prepares legal confidential documents for mental health assessments referralsArranges client transportation by Sheriff’s Deputies to treatment facilities and hearingsResponsible for conducting criminal history checks to include TCIC/NCIC researchMay assist physicians, health care providers and the general public in completing documents and forms 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 made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.