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- Position Description
The Mental Health Clerk is responsible for handling and filing all paperwork regarding mental health for the Harris County Clerk's Office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answers phones regarding mental health and warrant information.
- Enters patient and applicant information into the computer.
- Proofs all paperwork before it is filed.
- Prepares dockets for court.
- Attends all court hearings for Probable Cause, Commitment and Chemical Dependency.
- Keeps a log of all warrants filed with the clerk’s office.
- Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the Director of Probate.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
- Requirements
All applicants must register and take the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% with a typing speed of 35 W.P.M. and 80% accuracy.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution and
Minimum of one (1) year of paid clerical work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic proficiency skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Must have good prioritization and organizational skills.
- Ability to work as a team player and work well with others.
- Ability to work overtime without prior notification and work flexible hours as required.
- Ability to handle multiple phone lines and multi task.
- Ability to display Compassion and understanding.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
- General Information
Register Online for the HRRM Clerical Skills Test using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test
- Click the above link to the HRRM Clerical Skills Test registration page
- Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing
- You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours
- You will have no more than 5 calendar days to access and complete testing
- Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application
- The test may be taken once every 30 days
- Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Monday – Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Overtime as warranted
Salary:
$16.50 Hourly
Locations:
Harris County Psychiatric Hospital - 2800 S. MacGregor Houston, Texas 77021
Civil Courthouse - 201 Caroline Houston, Texas 77002
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
- $16.50/hour
