| This policy is intended to clarify County Code 5.72.010 - Suitable clothing to be worn and to implement the provision of County Policy, Procedure and Guidelines 512, Professional Appearance in the Workplace. Department of Mental Health (DMH) employees are required to wear clothing suitable to their occupations, as determined by this policy. Employees shall furnish and maintain in suitable and appropriate condition such clothing and associated articles at their own expense. Employees should maintain a neat and professional appearance in the performance of their duties.
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| DMH provides a wide variety of programs and services and the professional image of its employees is critical to the success of its mission. DMH continues to build a client-centered, family-focused and recovery-orientated system of mental health care. Therefore, this policy on professional appearance is intended to: -
Foster respect and earn the confidence of our clients, contract providers, the public, vendors and fellow employees. -
Promote a positive work environment and limit distractions. -
Ensure safety and security while working.
DMH respects the diversity of its employees and its workforce. This policy provides guidelines on dress and appearance appropriate to the nature of the work environment, nature of work performed, involvement with the service provided to the public, and/or other circumstances or business needs as defined by the Director.
Exceptions to this policy may be made by the Director in circumstances such as County or DMH sponsored events, special occasions, seasonal weather changes, and business casual days.
The following have been approved by the Director as exceptions to this policy:
- Employees may wear denim pants or jean-style pants of any color on Fridays which have been designated as business casual days; however, appropriate business attire must be worn for all meetings, trainings, and presentations with customers, vendors, County Managers, or community visitors.
- Employees may wear denim pants or jean-style pants of any color for County or Department sponsored special events (e.g., Jeans for Babies).
- Employees may wear denim pants or jean-style pants of any color when the need arises due to the nature of work performed, including:
- Computer maintenance and repair
- Stockroom storage and inventory
- Delivery of supplies
- Staff conducting client-related field assignments
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