Behavioral Health Specialist II

Turning Point Community Programs; North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Community Programs seeks a dedicated staff member to provide psychosocial, rehabilitation, and recovery‑oriented services to adults living in the community. Under supervision, you will advocate for clients, assist with housing, medical care, and benefits, and support ongoing eligibility for Medi-Cal when needed.

You will maintain records, collaborate with the team, and meet clients at various sites, including homes and community settings, to promote independence and well‑being.

Qualifications

• AA/Bachelor/Master degree and relevant mental health experience per the minimum/preferred requirements.
• California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance/registration.
• Reliable transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if >5 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for clients as assigned when needed.
• Advocates for clients in treatment and helps them access services, including Medi-Cal and benefits.
• Supports clients and families in accessing housing, medical care, and basic needs.
• Maintains client records and required documentation (progress notes, reports, logs).
• Visits clients at Turning Point sites or in the community and documents progress.
• Coaches clients in social skills, money management, personal hygiene, and job readiness.
• Develops eligibility for benefits and assists in continuing benefits as appropriate.
• Interacts with the team to provide holistic case management.

Education

AA degree + 6 yrs relevant experience

Bachelor's degree + 4 yrs experience

Master's degree + 2 yrs relevant experience

Job description

General Purpose

Under the administrative supervision of the Team Leader or Program Director, this position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for adults.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for assisting and advocating for our members in meeting their expressed goals while living in the community. Additional support in areas of medication management, housing, counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed. Minimum requirements are 0-2 years of varied mental health experience, preferred requirements are 4 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. Positions range between the two.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities – (illustrative Only)

• 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 client’s consent.


• Coaches clients in developing age-appropriate social skills, money management, personal hygiene, and job readiness.


• Assists in establishing 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 in order 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 the purposes of medication outreach, home visits, transporting clients to appointments/activities, community/county meetings/trainings, MH court.


• Attends to the safety, health, and wellbeing of clients.


• Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner.

Qualifications And Certifications & Licenses

Education, Training and Experience

Minimum

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is by having an AA degree and 6 yrs of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s Degree and 4 yrs experience or a Masters Degree and 2 yrs of relevant experience

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements

• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration


• 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.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8-:30am- 5:30:pm or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Location

located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670