Behavioral Health Specialist II - RUHS - Medical Center
Behavioral Health Specialist II - RUHS - Medical Center
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- Applications to this posting will be valid for up to 90 days.The Riverside University Health Systems Medical Center is currently recruiting for single Behavioral Health Specialist II morning shift position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Ensure patient safety by providing direct and continuous patient observation 1:1 with patients with both behavioral health and medical conditions.
- Ability in the delivery of behavioral health services: interventions for depression and anxiety suicide prevention substance use traumatic brain injury autism and dementia.
- Knowledge of: basic principles and practice involving improving mental health; laws rules and regulations.
- Aide patients in getting into and out of bed wheel chairs or gurney assist in lifting transporting restraining and positioning patients; assist patients in walking.
- Maintain a safe environment for patients; accompany patients leaving the unit.
- Protect patients and staff by observing for safety hazards in the patients environment and taking appropriate steps to reduce or prevent such hazards.
- Providing therapeutic activities designed to reduce stress and anxiety improve mood and increase social interaction.
- Perform delivery tasks and a variety of manual and clinical duties as required
The work schedule for this position is a 6/128 schedule: 7am 7:30pm and one 8 hour shift.
A valid CA Drivers License and Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Associationare required.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Interviews consumers to team with mental health professionals in determining the needs of individuals or groups on a walkin/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 consumers 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 consumers condition to designated professional staff.
Refers consumers to appropriate resources and/or makes appointment with behavioral health professional(s) for diagnosis and evaluation; assists the consumer family and other concerned individuals in filing for and obtaining various kinds of assistance such as financial housing or legal; monitors consumer services to insure that a continuum of services is available.
Gathers data from consumer/family interviews past records other information to gain understanding and verification of previous disorders and treatment episodes; refers consumer to physicians for medication observation and treatment; advocates for the client; consults with other individuals and groups regarding services available within the Mental Health Department and specific needs of particular consumers.
May provide direction to volunteers interested in performing services in Riverside County behavioral Health programs; acts as a liaison between the Mental Health Department and other agencies departments organizations and community groups; May act as an agency representative to community organizations.
Schedules or assists in the scheduling of needed transportation for consumer services; maintains records and writes reports and summaries for consumer records or other documentation including care status care reviews case management plans summaries and reports; prepares correspondence and special reports as necessary; attends inservice workshops and training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Education: Completion of 30 sem./45 qtr. units in psychology sociology or related behavioral science coursework from a recognized college.
OPTION II
Experience: Six months of experience as a Behavioral Health Specialist I with Riverside County.
OPTION III
Experience: One year of experience equivalent to Behavioral Health Specialist I with a California County Mental Health Agency or private Mental Health care facility.
Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices involved in improving mental health; laws rules and regulations governing a public mental health agency; behavioral health programs and services available to the community and their functions; principles and techniques of individual and group counseling; interviewing and problem solving methods.
Ability to: Work effectively with a wide variety of different agencies organizations and individuals; Interview clients recognize the relevant and significant facts and take appropriate action pertaining to behavioral health needs; implement a treatment plan and monitor a clients progress toward established goals; understand and evaluate psychological cultural and social factors affecting behavioral patterns; interpret agency programs and policies to clients the general public and agencies/organizations; apply laws rules and regulations governing a public mental health agency in specific situations; communicate effectively in verbal and written form.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
For specific questions regarding this position contact Jesus Colin at.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
