This page is dedicated to job openings specific to mental health services in Orange County. The list includes openings for programs, hospitals and the Orange County Health Care Agency. There are also links to job training programs.
Employers: Let us know if you have a specific listing you would like posted. Please e-mail information to: hugs-oc@hotmail.com
Job Openings in the Behavioral Health System in OC
Hospitals listed are those with Behavioral Health Units. These are mainly links to the Human resources departments. Some positions may be open to non-credentialed applicants and/or consumers.
LaPalma Intercommunity Hospital
Los Alamitos Medical Center - geropsychiatry
South Coast Medical Center - Laguna Beach
Part-Time Bookkeeper for NAMI Orange County
NAMI Orange county is seeking a part time bookkeeper for 1 day per week. Schedule flexible.
Responsibilities: Accounts Payable/Receivable; Process Payroll; Monthly Profit/Loss Statements. Qualifications: Knowledge of Accounting Principles; Ability to use Quick books (minimum one year experience); Excellent computer skills required (including Excel and Microsoft Office); Nonprofit experience a plus; Ability to multi-task; Must be organized and detail-oriented. Contact: ED@namioc.org
Parent Partners needed for Family Support Network
Full-time, paid positions assisting families who have children with emotional problems.
Parents with personal lifetime experience preferred. Please Contact Donna Wallis at Family Support Network: 714-854-7762. Listed by NAMI OC.
Job Information for MH Consumers
The Mental Health Services Act Guidelines state that a percentage of all jobs generated by the act must be filled by consumers. We will list those openings when we are notified of them.
Please note: Some openings have very specific guidelines, i.e. the Employment WORKS program is open only to those receiving services through OCHCA and their contract providers. Contact the employer regarding the openings.
Employment WORKS - MHSA Program run by Goodwill of Orange County - Open to individuals receiving mental health services from Orange County Health Care Agency Behavioral Health Services clinics and contract clinics. Must be referred by your Care Coordinator. Please contact your Care Coordiator for all information.
Mental Health Association of Orange County
MHA has periodic openings for consumers to work at their clubhouses in Orange County. Contact Ken Neilsen, Human Resources, between the hours of 7:00 and 11:00 am at (714) 547-7559 extension 102.
Before you start working, it might be a good idea to check out the following resources:
Working While Disabled: How We Can Help - Social Security Administration
Link to a Social Security Administration on-line leaflet about how you can get back to work while on SSDI/SSI. Includes topics such as: How your earnings affect your Social Security or SSI Benefits; Social Security and SSI Work Incentives at a Glance; How long your Medicaid will continue; How your earnings affect your SSI Payments. Important reading for all re-entering the workforce.
Disability 101: Info on the Medi-Cal Working Disabled Program
How you can keep your Medi-Cal benefits while working and making up to $50,028 per year. There is no minimum salary requirement. Instead of a Share of Cost, you would pay a monthly premium. This premium would be considerably less than the monthly Share of Cost.
Benefits Planning Query Handbook for Beneficiaries and Counselors
Explains what the Benefits Query is, what information it contains and how to obtain a Benefit Query. Important information for those on SSI/SSDI who want to return to work and for those professionals are overseeing that process.
The Red Book from the Social Security Administration
A summary guide to employment support for individuals with disabilities under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.
Sources for State/County-Funded Job Training
CA Department of Rehabilitation: Job training
Orange County One-Stop Center. Specialized services for individuals with disabilities. Free services for job searches including job leads, training referrals, resume and interviewing skills assistance and much more. Locations in Irvine, Westminster and Fullerton. Supported by the County of Orange Workforce Investment Board and Coastline Community College.
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