Behavioral Health Specialist I

About the role

This position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation, and recovery-oriented services for Turning Point members. Advocacy, medication management, resource connection, counseling, and advocacy are additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains all client records and completes required documentation and data entry according to program standards.
• Makes regular visits to 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.
• Affirms 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.

Requirements

• A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is through graduation from a four (4) year university or college with a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, and two 2 years of varied experience in Mental Health Services.
• 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.
• Two years with Bachelor Degree in related field, or four years related experience.

Qualifications

• Spanish Bilingual Speakers encouraged to apply!

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of mental health services and resources.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and record keeping.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$24.00 - $25.47 an hour.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.