Behavioral Health Specialist II - Multiple Locations

ABOUT THE POSITION



* New 5.5% salary differential above base hourly rate

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Applications to this posting will be valid for up to 90 days.
The Riverside University Health Systems - Behavioral Health and Medical Center/CHC department(s) are currently recruiting for multiple Behavioral Health Specialist II positions throughout Riverside County .

As positions become available, the recruiter will review applications and refer applicants on an individual basis should they meet the department's requirements.

This posting will be used to fill Behavioral Health Specialist II vacancies throughout multiple regions of Riverside County.

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 County of Riverside's - Riverside University Health System-Behavioral Health Department is seeking to fill Behavioral Health Specialist II positions, located throughout Riverside County, CA.

The most competitive candidates will possess case management and experience working in a Mental Health System.

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 these positions may vary depending on the departments needs.

A valid CA DL is required.

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



*5.5% salary differential above base hourly rate only applies to the Behavioral Health Roles

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Meet the Team! RUHS-Behavioral Health

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Interviews consumers to team with mental health professionals in determining the needs of individuals or groups on a walk-in/telephone basis; responds to potential suicide or other emergency telephone calls; describes basic services to consumers; discusses goals and objectives of proposed treatment plans and establishes contract with consumer; assists consumer in recognizing and solving conditions in the consumer's environment which may contribute to mental health problems; as part of a team, counsels individual consumers and groups to develop social adjustment skills and to increase client resolution of identified problems.

• Visits clients, individually or as part of a team, in a variety of living situations to help assess the mental health needs of individuals and families; places consumers who may have difficulty caring for themselves into an appropriate care or treatment facility; visits consumers to observe progress, provide counseling, gather data, and to report significant changes in the consumer's condition to designated professional staff.

• Refers consumers to appropriate resources and/or makes appointment with behavioral health professional(s) for diagnosis and evaluation; assists ...