Mental Health Specialist - Public Relations and Outreach*

The Job

Join a dynamic and dedicated team working to enhance the well-being of our community. You will play a pivotal role in promoting mental health awareness to a diverse population. Your creativity will help drive the mission of the Department of Behavioral Health, reaching those in need and making a tangible difference in their lives.

Be a part of a passionate team that is committed to delivering comprehensive health and wellness services to the residents of San Bernardino County, and help us build a healthier, more resilient community.

T he San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Mental Health Specialist - Public Relations and Outreach*. Mental Health Specialists for the Public Relations and Outreach (PRO) program collaborate with community agencies and individuals to inform them about, and promote the use of, mental health education programs and services; support the department's public relations team to create, edit, and distribute multimedia materials; perform administrative and coordination tasks related to multimedia projects, including tracking project timelines.

Additionally, the Mental Health Specialist for PRO will engage in vital community outreach initiatives focused on behavioral health and suicide prevention, ensuring that essential resources and support are accessible to those in crisis. Strong presentation skills are needed for public relations and community outreach.

For additional details, please refer to the Mental Health Specialist job description.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.

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The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
To review job-specific benefits, please refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.


Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Must meet one (1) of the following options:

Option 1 : Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed coursework from an accredited college in behavioral or social science.

Option 2: Sixty (60) semester (90 quarter units) of completed coursework from an accredited college, which includes 15 semester (23 quarter) units in behavioral or social science.

Note: A list of coursework or copies of transcripts MUST be submitted with the application for applicants who do not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in behavioral or social science. Psychiatric Tech courses and Alcohol and Drug Certificate courses completed as part of a vocational program are acceptable and will be evaluated for equivalent units.

Note: Applicants who have completed a Bachelor's degree or higher in behavioral or social science may list their degree on the application in lieu of providing coursework.

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EXPERIENCE: Must meet one (1) of the following options:

Option 1 : One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience conducting community outreach in mental health, substance use, social, or human services AND one (1) year of experience working with multimedia production tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or other video editing software. Qualifying experience may be gained concurrently.

Note: Applicants who have completed a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral or social science may qualify with six (6) months experience as described above.

Option 2: Three (3) years of experience conducting community outreach in mental health, substance use, social, or human services.

Desired Qualifications

• Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
  
• Applicants with consumer advocacy backgrounds.
• Experience with multimedia production tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or video editing software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles, crisis intervention, and community engagement strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation experience.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with photography, videography, or digital content creation for public outreach or educational purposes.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 11/4/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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