Kern County, CA
Patients Rights Advocate
Kern County, CA, Bakersfield, CA, United States
Salary : $5,246.89 - $6,270.51 Monthly
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 9588
Department: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES
Opening Date: 12/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
Amended: 1/2/25
Examinations: Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of the application.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to
This position works within the Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department. For more information about the department, please view their websitehere.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards
Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law AND one (1) year of full-time paid experience in the field of Public Interest Law. Said experience must include the knowledge, skills and ability to resolve conflicts, handle grievances and represent clients in hearings.
OR
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field AND two (2) years of full-time paid experience working in a behavioral health or social service setting providing behavioral health services.
OR
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field AND four (4) years full-time paid experience working in a behavioral health or social service setting providing behavioral health services.
Up to two (2) years of experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Dependent upon assignment, applicants maybe required to pass an extensive background investigation and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Full Job Description For: Patients Rights Advocate
About Kern County
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
A background investigation is required of candidates who wish to be considered for correctional medicine assignments. Felony convictions are disqualifying, and some misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
Note: Incumbents may be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kern County Employee Benefits
*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
01
I possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a related field. ***Please attach a copy of your degree/transcripts verifying completion of your degree.
02
I have four (4) years full-time paid experience working in a behavioral health or social service setting providing behavioral health services.
03
I possess a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field. ***Please attach a copy of your degree/transcripts verifying completion of your degree.
04
I have two (2) years full-time paid experience working in a behavioral health or social service setting providing behavioral health services.
05
I possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. ***Please attach a copy of your degree/transcripts verifying completion of your degree.
06
I have one (1) year of full-time paid experience in the field of Public Interest Law. Said experience must include the knowledge, skills and ability to resolve conflicts, handle grievances and represent clients in hearings.
Required Question
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 9588
Department: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES
Opening Date: 12/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
Amended: 1/2/25
Examinations: Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of the application.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to
This position works within the Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department. For more information about the department, please view their websitehere.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards
Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law AND one (1) year of full-time paid experience in the field of Public Interest Law. Said experience must include the knowledge, skills and ability to resolve conflicts, handle grievances and represent clients in hearings.
OR
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field AND two (2) years of full-time paid experience working in a behavioral health or social service setting providing behavioral health services.
OR
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field AND four (4) years full-time paid experience working in a behavioral health or social service setting providing behavioral health services.
Up to two (2) years of experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Dependent upon assignment, applicants maybe required to pass an extensive background investigation and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Full Job Description For: Patients Rights Advocate
About Kern County
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
A background investigation is required of candidates who wish to be considered for correctional medicine assignments. Felony convictions are disqualifying, and some misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
Note: Incumbents may be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kern County Employee Benefits
*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
- The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
- The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
01
I possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a related field. ***Please attach a copy of your degree/transcripts verifying completion of your degree.
- Yes
- No
02
I have four (4) years full-time paid experience working in a behavioral health or social service setting providing behavioral health services.
- Yes
- No
03
I possess a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field. ***Please attach a copy of your degree/transcripts verifying completion of your degree.
- Yes
- No
04
I have two (2) years full-time paid experience working in a behavioral health or social service setting providing behavioral health services.
- Yes
- No
05
I possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. ***Please attach a copy of your degree/transcripts verifying completion of your degree.
- Yes
- No
06
I have one (1) year of full-time paid experience in the field of Public Interest Law. Said experience must include the knowledge, skills and ability to resolve conflicts, handle grievances and represent clients in hearings.
- Yes
- No
Required Question