Behavioral Health Advocate

About the Role

The position involves conducting behavioral health screenings, managing enrollment and care linkage for justice-involved populations, and assessing safety risks to provide crisis intervention. The role requires working in a dynamic environment, with responsibilities spanning client engagement, system navigation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver short-term clinical case management.
• Review behavioral health histories and assess safety risks to provide crisis intervention.
• Advocate within the behavioral health system for clients.
• Engage clients through motivational interviewing techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide clinical consultations to probation and community treatment providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records while adhering to HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

• Registered psychiatric nurse or California-licensed master's-level mental health professional.
• Over 3 years of clinical care experience, emphasizing assessment, case management, and crisis intervention.
• Community behavioral health experience required.
• Knowledge of local care systems preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and technology systems.

Skills

• Strong communication and advocacy skills.
• Crisis management skills.