Behavioral Health Specialist IV - Detention

ABOUT THE POSITION

Behavioral Health Specialist IV

Detention Services

Must be AOD certified.
A Valid California Driver's License is required.

The County of Riverside's Behavioral Health Department - Detention Services has an opening for Behavioral Health Specialist IV position.

The position will support the development of substance abuse education and counseling programs inside the jails, develop individual outlines and guidelines for substance abuse education and counseling programs, provide some substance abuse counseling or prevention services as needed and assist with Fidelity monitoring for EBP related to substance abuse treatment.

This position will work with incarcerated adults throughout Riverside County.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, and a California Driver's License is required.

Candidates are required to be certified as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor and to have a valid Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) certification 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).

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

The certification list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill any other mission-critical Behavioral Health Specialist IV vacancies that may occur in the coming weeks.

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Contact diverse community groups to encourage and support the development of substance abuse education, prevention, and counseling programs.

• Consult with community-based organizations and schools on specific substance abuse-related concerns they may have.

• Assist public and private programs in the development of information and administrative tools necessary to support substance abuse preventive efforts.

• Assist public and private organizations in the development of tools necessary to identify substance abuse problems and provide substance abuse prevention and treatment services.

• Develop individual outlines and guidelines for substance abuse education, counseling and prevention programs; recommend to interested organizations the amount and type of resources necessary to establish effective substance abuse prevention and counseling programs.

• May provide some substance abuse counseling or prevention services as needed.

• Work with community organizations to create a more favorable attitude toward individuals recovering from substance abuse; work with community-based organizations to identify potential sources of funds for substance abuse efforts.

• Write grant proposals; assist in the evaluation o...