Behavioral Health Specialist I

Turning-Point-Community-Programs; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Community Programs is seeking a dedicated direct service professional to provide psychosocial, rehabilitation, and recovery-oriented services to members.

Under supervision, you will advocate for clients, assist with Medi-Cal or benefits, coordinate housing resources, and support treatment teams. The role requires after-hours on-call coverage and travel to various sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years direct mental health service experience.
• Higher education may substitute up to two years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred with 4 years experience; master's degree with 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead clients in absence of supervisor and provide direction.
• Advocate for clients in all areas of treatment and services.
• Assist clients and families in accessing housing, health care, and benefits.
• Maintain client records and required documentation.
• Meet with clients at various Turning Point sites and in the field.
• Provide on-site counseling aligned with program philosophy.
• Drive program-related tasks using a personal vehicle.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients.

Skills

Leadership

Advocacy

Case management

Counseling

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Under the administrative supervision of the Program Director or designee, this at-will direct service position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation, and recovery-oriented services for Turning Point members. This position also involves advocating for members in all areas of treatment and helping them apply for and receive services. Additional support in the areas of medication management, resource connection (e.g., housing resources, AOD, PCP, OP, etc.), counseling, and advocacy will be provided as needed. Involves providing after-hours, “on-call” coverage on a rotational basis based on program needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• In the absence of the Program Director or designee, provides leadership and direction for clients as assigned.
• Advocates for clients in all areas of treatment and helps them apply for and receive services; empowers clients in meeting their goals.
• Advocates for and assists clients and their families in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food, and clothing as indicated.
• Supports individual service plans for each client.
• Maintains all client records and completes required documentation and data entry according to program standards, including progress notes, activity reports, and logs, etc.
• Meets regularly with clients at Turning Point sites or in the field, at job sites, homes, board and care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and other appropriate sites.
• Consults with or meets regularly with the client’s family, care provider, or other significant persons with the client’s consent.
• Coaches clients in developing age-appropriate social skills, money management, personal hygiene, and job readiness.
• Assists in establishing the client’s eligibility for Medi-Cal or other benefits and advocates for continuation of benefits when appropriate.
• Develops financial management plans for clients who receive Representative Payee Services and authorizes appropriate expenditures.
• Interacts productively within the team to provide holistic case management services to an identified group of clients.
• Provides “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Drives on program business using personal vehicle for medication outreach, home visits, transporting clients to appointments/activities, community/county meetings/trainings, and MH court.
• Attends to the safety, health, and well-being of clients.
• Completes paperwork as assigned promptly.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is to graduate from high school or an accredited GED program and to have four (4) years of varied experience as a provider of direct mental health services. Relevant higher education may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience.

OPTIMUM:

Graduation from a four (4) year university or college with a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, and four (4) years of varied experience as a provider of direct mental health services or meeting other Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist qualifications.

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old, excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport, inclusive of bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.
• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience or,
• Master's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Social Services - Resource Access Some Knowledge

Social Services - Providing Mental Health Sup Some Knowledge

Social Services - Teamwork Intermediate

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

High School or better.

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