Behavioral Health Specialist III - Mid & Desert County

* New 5.5% salary differential above base hourly rate

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This posting will be used to fill Behavioral Health Specialist III vacancies throughout Mid County and Desert regions of Riverside County (including Blythe).

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 multiple Behavioral Health Specialist III 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.
The work schedule for these positions vary per department and may be different from one another.
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 incumbents for these positions will make referrals and work with contracted providers so that clients can receive the appropriate level of care.

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 Mid and Desert County Regions.



*5.5% differential is only applicable to some departments

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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.

The Behavioral Health Specialist III is the journey level classification in the Behavioral Health Specialist series and reports to a supervisory or mid-level manager position.

Incumbents team with behavioral health professionals in the provision of client or participant treatment and prevention services to directly assist clients or participants in the utilization of appropriate community resources, provide education and information to the community, and provide support, encouragement, advocacy, and related services in order to assist the client or participant in coping with immed...