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County of Riverside

Behavioral Health Specialist II - Blythe

County of Riverside, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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About the Position The County of Riverside's Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis department seeks to fill a

Behavioral Health Specialist II

position in

Blythe, CA . Spanish bilingual preferred. The role is a field-based position.

Responsibilities

Provide outreach, engagement, and case management services to all ages.

Assist individuals with obtaining required documents for housing programs and completing housing applications.

Complete progress notes, reports and other documentation in a timely manner.

Transport consumers to medical, psychiatric and other appointments in the community.

Provide crisis intervention and safety planning to individuals of all ages in the field (homes, schools, streets, hospitals).

Serve short-term case management needs, linking clients to community services.

Collaborate with a team of mental and behavioral health professionals in planning and providing mental health services and consumer treatment.

Assist clients in accessing appropriate community resources and provide education and information to the community.

Provide general counseling and case management services, outreach and engagement with homeless individuals.

Consult with other agencies and serve as a liaison between the Mental Health Department and community groups.

Schedule or assist in scheduling transportation for consumer services and maintain records.

Attend in-service workshops and training as required.

Work Schedule

4/10 schedule; Wednesday through Saturday

Work Location 1297 W Hobsonway, Blythe, CA 92225

Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of basic principles and practices involved in improving mental health; laws, rules, and regulations governing a public mental health agency; behavioral health programs available to the community; principles and techniques of individual and group counseling; interviewing and problem solving methods.

Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of agencies and individuals; interview clients, recognize relevant facts, take appropriate action; implement and monitor treatment plans; understand cultural and social factors; apply agency laws and regulations; communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

OPTION I : Completion of 30 semester / 45 quarter units in psychology, sociology, or related behavioral science coursework from a recognized college.

OPTION II : Six months of experience as a Behavioral Health Specialist I with Riverside County.

OPTION III : One year of experience equivalent to Behavioral Health Specialist I with a California County Mental Health Agency or private mental health care facility.

Application Information Contact Jesus Colin at jcolin@rivco.org for inquiries.

Applications must be submitted via the hiring portal before the posting closes; no late applications are accepted. The County does not sponsor visas and requires that applicants be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or any other non‑job related factors.

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