MENTAL HEALTH CLERK, County Clerk

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 HourlyLocation : Tarrant County, TXJob Type: Regular Full-timeJob Number: 10880Department: County ClerkOpening Date: 04/06/2026Closing Date: 4/15/2026 11:59 PM Central SummaryPerforms a variety of complex support tasks for judges, court staff, managers, and supervisors that may include processing a variety of confidential mental health documents, entering dispositions for mental health commitments and other related judgments, reconciling monthly OCA reports, reporting mental health commitments and guardianship adjudications through the DPS NICS portal, and preparing writs of commitment. Prepares routine correspondence and completes forms and other documents for local police departments. Answers questions and resolves complex problems. Researches mental health files and records. Assists with the training of other clerks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Processes a variety of complex new and subsequent filings containing confidential mental health information. Responsible for ensuring that mental health cases are processed in a timely and accurate fashion and that all court policies and procedures are communicated in a thorough and accurate manner. Performs clerical and data entry work related to mental health cases. Sends correspondence to various departments such as the Criminal District Attorney's Office, MHMR, and the probate courts. Compiles information on court statistical data. Receives and processes payments for fees and fines, handles receipts for money, reconciles all monies received, and creates related financial reports. Calculates and processes exact fines and filing fee amounts. Provides assistance for incoming phone inquiries regarding mental health filings and delinquent accounts, directing callers to appropriate mental health offices. Prepares and coordinates proper service of writs of mental health commitments. Verifies and processes mental health and guardianship adjudications to be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety through the NICS website portal. Prepares legal notice of hearings to Criminal District Attorney's Office and county criminal courts. Converts all paperwork into an electronic image by scanning documents into case management system. Updates and cancels hearings in case management system. Monitors files for statutory compliance. Processes and enters all writ and protective custody returns. Processes incoming and outgoing mail. Processes and records attorney ad litem services. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Minimum RequirementsAssociate's degree or equivalent. One (1) full-time year of general office work experience. Must have knowledge of personal computers. Must have the ability to develop unique correspondence and documents and follow complex verbal and written instructions. Must have detailed knowledge of departmental procedures and exhibit good communication skills. Must be bondable. Must have excellent organization and communication skills, both verbal and written. Must possess a professional demeanor. Must be familiar with the use of desktop computers and proficient in data entry, keyboarding, and navigating computer applications.IMPORTANT NOTICETo be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications. Please ensure that all sections of the application are fully completed, including Education (specifying the type of degree, field of study, and graduation status), Experience, and Certifications/Licenses. Resumes alone will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without full documentation. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide proof of educational attainment during the onboarding process.Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to lift, stoop, stand, push, pull and walk.Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.*Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.01 Which of the following describes your combination of completed degree and minimum years of experience? Associate's degree or higher AND one (1) full-time year of general office work experience. High School diploma or GED AND three (3) full-time year of general office work experience. None of the above 02 Are you bondable? Yes No Required Question

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