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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY / MENTAL HEALTH
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Requested Action(s)
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a) OTHER THAN "A" STEP - Request approval to appoint the applicant as a Psychiatric Aide II, Range 11, Step B, effective 11/2/25, or upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
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Financial Impact:
The funds for this position are in the FY 2025-26 Budget Unit 40131, and the salary for this position at Range 11, Step B is $17.67. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
Candidate has 10 months of experience working in a County environment, with 6 of those being with the Health Services Agency as a temporary staff in our Behavioral Health department as a Psychiatric Aide. Candidate has completed the Medi- Cal Mobile Crisis Training and Technical Assistance Center (M-TAC) trainings required by the State to provide Mobile Crisis services. This position specific training will allow the candidate to be ready to provide billable services immediately which is a tremendous benefit to the agency. In addition, the candidate has two years of experience working with homeless and underserved population by working in a homeless shelter as a Client Support Specialist where he performed intakes, discharges, and maintained the organization of the shelter including de-escalation of conflicts.
If the requested action is not approved, the County will lose the opportunity to hire a qualified applicant in this position.
The Personnel Office has reviewed the Other than A Step request and is in agreement with Range 11, Step B appointment effective upon completion of all pre-employment requirements.