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Job Description – Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) 

Title: Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) 

Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly), Non-Supervisory 

Work-Setting: Combination of in-person (office) and field/community work 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Community Outreach & Education 

• The CMHW will assist with, and sometimes take the lead on, planning/executing small- and large-scale community events focused on mental health education. 
• The CMHW will actively search for and capitalize on opportunities to reach underserved populations within Orange County with regards to mental health education 

• The CMHW will provide referrals where appropriate to community members via OC Navigator in order to promote mental health well-being and prevent the worsening of mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues. 

• Online Engagement 

• The CMHW will assist with the development of digital campaigns (such as social media, email, etc.) promoting mental health education in the community. 
• The CMHW will continually identify new and existing online avenues to target unserved and underserved populations within Orange County 

• Support Material Development 

• The CMHW will assist with the development of paper and digital materials that can be used to support/enhance mental health education, stigma reduction, and resource connection efforts. 

• Peer Support Services 

• The CMHW will assist with the recruitment and training of peer support volunteers that have lived experiences with mental illness. 
• The CMHW will assist with supervising peer support volunteers by providing continued training, regular meetings/debriefings, and assistance with resource navigation. 

• Community Partnerships 

• The CMHW will actively search for and identify potential community partners that can assist AASCSC with reaching unserved and underserved populations within Orange County 
• The CMHW will assist with establishing and maintaining a collaborative relationship with new and existing community partners. 

• Documentation 

• The CMHW will be responsible for documenting all services provided in a timely and accurate fashion. 

• Culturally & Linguistically Inclusive 

• In regard to all of the job duties and responsibilities listed above, the CMHW will ensure that all efforts are done in a culturally and linguistically inclusive fashion so as to reach unserved and underserved populations within Orange County 

Skills & Qualifications: 

The ideal CMHW candidate will have: 

• A high school diploma and at least three (3) years of experience in a community mental health setting OR a bachelor’s degree and at least one (1) year of experience in a community mental health setting 

• Bilingual or multilingual (preferred languages are Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Tagalog) 
• Strong written and communication skills, presentation skills, and organizational abilities 
• Competent in basic technology including calling/texting, email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and video conferencing software (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.) 
• Has lived, educational, and/or professional experiences with mental health disorders / mental illnesses. 
• Has a valid driver’s license and is comfortable driving a personal vehicle in order to complete community/field duties (mileage will be reimbursed) 

• Familiarity with mental/behavioral health resources within Orange County including OC Navigator as well as other community resources. 
• Must pass criminal background check. 

Compensation / Benefit: 

• $23 to $25 an hour 

• Paid benefits 
• EEO