Behavioral Health Specialist IV - Mobile Crisis

ABOUT THE POSITION

Current Openings

Crisis Supports System of Care (Mobile Crisis Dispatch)

Must be AOD certified
A Valid California Driver's License is required.
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health Department is currently recruiting a Behavioral Health Specialist IV (BHS IV).

Crisis Supports System of Care (Mobile Crisis Dispatch), Riverside, CA.

Riverside University Health System's (RUHS), Behavioral Health department's (BH), Crisis Supports System of Care (Mobile Crisis Dispatch) works to support individuals of all ages and demographics experiencing a behavioral health crisis to keep them safe in the community or at the lowest level of care possible by providing field-based support, resources and follow up linkage to community resources.

This position will work with BHSII's and BHSIII's in the Dispatch Call Center.

As part of the crisis team, the BHSIV will work with the supervisor to assist in providing guidance, support and training to dispatch staff.

The BHS IV may also help to conduct brief screenings for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises and substance related barriers.

provides oversight and review of all Mental Health clinics and Managed Care providers providing services to our beneficiaries.

The office handles any problems, complaints, and/or grievances and assures program compliance with state and federal regulations.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule and will require some driving therefore 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 may 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.

Schedule:This position will work a 4/10 schedule - Swing Shift - 3p-1:30a or 2p-12:30a

Meet the Team! http://www.ruhealth.org/en-us/behavioral-health

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 organiz...