Behavioral Health Specialist III - Blythe

The Riverside University Health Systems - Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Program is currently recruiting for a Behavioral Health Specialist III position for Blythe.

Desired Qualifications:
- Spanish Bilingual Preferred
- Alcohol and other Drug certification
- Field work experience

Work Schedule: 4/10 Sunday - Wednesday 9:30am-8pm
Extra Differential: 5.5% BH + 5.5% Mobile Crisis A valid CADL is required.

The Behavioral Health Specialist III will be expected to use motivational enhanced techniques when performing multidimensional Substance Use screenings with clients.

The incumbents for these positions will make referrals and work with contracted providers so that clients can receive the appropriate level of care.

Candidates are required to be registered or certified at date of application as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor and to have a valid Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) certification or registration in accordance with the certification requirements as pursuant to Sections 11755, 11864, 11876 (a), and 11834.50 of the California Health and Safety Code and Sections 9846, 10125 and 10564 of the California Code of Regulations through either the California Consortium of Addictions Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) or the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs or Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC).
Meet the Team! RUHS-Behavioral Health

Under general supervision, teams with behavioral health professionals in planning and providing behavioral health services; provides general counseling, case management, community outreach, and prevention services; and performs other related duties as required.

The Behavioral Health Specialist III is the journey level classification in the Behavioral Health Specialist series and reports to a supervisory or mid-level manager position.

Incumbents team with behavioral health professionals in the provision of client or participant treatment and prevention services to directly assist clients or participants in the utilization of appropriate community resources, provide education and information to the community, and provide support, encouragement, advocacy, and related services in order to assist the client or participant in coping with immediate situations with no attempt to modify or change the consumer's personality structure.

The Behavioral Health Specialist series differs from the Clinical Therapist series in that the latter, due to advanced education and experience, uses independent judgment in making diagnoses, developing treatment plans, and providing a wide range and variety of behavioral health services including psychotherapy.

The Behavioral Health Specialist III is distinguished from the Behavioral Health Specialist II class by the former's assignment of primary case responsibilities in the Substance Abuse Program and the specialized knowledge and skills required to work with alcoholics, drug abusers, and other substance abusers, and to deliver effective pre...