Behavioral Health Specialist III - Mobile Response program- Overnight

ABOUT THE POSITION



* New 5.5% salary differential above base hourly rate + Crisis department Differential

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This posting will be used to fill Behavioral Health Specialist III vacancies in Riverside City, An updated resume and transcripts/degree must be uploaded at time of application in order to be considered for any positions.

Applications to this posting will be valid for up to 90 days.

The Riverside University Health Systems - Behavioral Health department is currently recruiting for a Behavioral Health Specialist III within Riverside City .

This position will work a 3/12 schedule and will be considered a graveyard shift (7:00 pm - 8:00 am).

As positions become available, the recruiter will review applications and refer applicants on an individual basis should they meet the department's requirements.
The work schedule for this position is
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 Behavioral Health Specialist III should have experience working within a multi-dimension team and be able to assist various professionals in the field.

They will be expected to work with the hospitals, outside agencies, school, criminal justice and mental health providers.

The Behavioral Health Specialist III should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to multitask.

Strong oral and written skills are required.

Position is a HIGH volume call center.

This is an in person position and is not remote,
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working.

Calls can be recorded and monitored for quality assurance purposes.

Fast paced collaborative environment.

BHS III's are responsible for maintaining their own certification and training hours to maintain the certification.

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).
The certification list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill multiple mission-critical Behavioral Health Specialist III vacancies that may occur in the coming weeks throughout Riverside County.

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....