Behavioral Health Specialist I/II - Alcohol & Drug (SUD)

About The Opportunity

This recruitment may close at any time. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About The Department

• Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is committed to behavioral health principles that are responsive to substance use disorders.
• Scope of services includes, but is not limited to, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, substance use disorder services, behavioral education and prevention.
• Public guardian functions and advocacy are offered throughout Stanislaus County at Behavioral Health and Recovery Services managed sites and partner with community agencies, as well as other County departments.

About The Position

• Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Behavioral Health Specialist I/II.
• The entry-level position performs under supervision while the experienced, journey-level position performs with much greater independence.
• Candidates with lived experience as a consumer of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services or a family member of a loved one who is/was a consumer of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services are encouraged to apply.
• This position provides a variety of para-professional counseling services to clients, recommends appropriate referrals, maintains community liaisons to ensure adequate services are made available to clients, provides facilitation for a variety of client-focused specialty groups, and as part of the treatment team, establishes and implements treatment plans.
• Behavioral Health Specialists work under supervision and may be assigned to regional teams, residential or inpatient facilities and various outpatient programs.
• Performs field visits to those under care and supervises subordinates.

Minimum Qualifications

• All applicants must possess a BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers.
• Behavioral Health Specialist I - Alcohol & Drug (SUD):
  • PATTERN I: Fifteen (15) units of college credit* in a related field; AND Four (4) year’s experience in crisis intervention, group/family/individual counseling or in a psychiatric inpatient setting or drug/alcohol treatment and recovery program.
  • PATTERN II: LVN or Psychiatric Technician license or 30 units of college credit* in a related field; AND Three (3) years experience in crisis intervention, group/family/individual counseling, or a psychiatric inpatient setting or drug/alcohol treatment and recovery program.
  • PATTERN III: Bachelors of Arts degree in a related field; AND Two (2) years responsible experience in crisis intervention, group/family/individual counseling, or a psychiatric inpatient setting or drug/alcohol treatment and recovery program.
  • PATTERN IV: Master's degree in a related field such as Counseling, Psychology or Social Work. *California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) and/or National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) hours can be considered in meeting this educational requirement.
• Behavioral Health Specialist II:
  • One (1) year of experience as a Behavioral Health Specialist I, or the equivalent, in order to qualify for the Behavioral Health Specialist II level.
  • BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers.

Desirable Qualifications

• SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION WITH ONE OF THE CERTIFYING ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEETS THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES (DHCS) REGULATIONS.
• One (1) year of relevant work experience related to Substance Use Disorder services as defined in the tasks above.

Application and Selection Procedures

• Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date.
• Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• To attach your resume and cover letter is an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application.
• Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application.
• The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.
• Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles.
• The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.
• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification.
• Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

General Information

• Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Community & Health Services bargaining unit for labor relations purposes.
• Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months.
• The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification.
• For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.
• Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).
• This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned.
• This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide.