Supervising Behavioral Health Specialist SAPT Care Coordination

Supervising Behavioral Health Specialist

Candidates are required to be certified at date of application 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 11876 (a)and 11834.50 of the California Health and Safety Code and Sectionsand 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).

Meet the Team!

RUHS-Behavioral Health

Responsible for assisting in developing and maintaining the provider level budget and programs productivity including expenditures and revenues on a monthly basis and providing input/recommendations for annual budget reviews/updates in conjunction with management.

Ensures that all legal requirements of unit and/or contract service providers are met. Maintains monitors and compiles qualitative and quantitative reports based on the data requirements submitted by the staff and service providers.

Coordinates assigns supervises and evaluates the treatment/recovery counseling referral and prevention services provided by staff. Evaluates performance of staff and implements appropriate response.

Develops reviews implements and revises policies and procedures used by the staff and makes modifications as necessary.

Audits and monitors case files to ensure quality of services provided by staff to clients. Implements monitors and makes recommendations regarding changes to the quality assurance procedures for units and service providers under contract.

Coordinates the screening/referrals of applicants for entry into treatment recovery and drinking driver programs.

Assesses researches and analyzes program needs and prepares recommendations concerning a program area.

Evaluates and counsels clients with more difficult cases. Responds to clients and their families during intervention crisis periods.

Maintains and monitors the effectiveness of office systems needed in the programs day-to-day operations.

Reads and disseminates information provided by the Department to staff on current Federal State and local laws regulations policies and procedures governing program operations and service delivery.

Develops and maintains collaborative efforts with Community organizations and agencies as well as other County agencies and the legal community.

Develops and implements new and innovative programs designed to meet identified needs.

Represents the County on committees and taskforces at the local and State level.

OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree preferably with a major in psychology sociology or a closely related behavioral science field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to a maximum of two years of education based on one year of full-time experience being equal to 30 semester or 45 quarter units.)

Experience: Four years of providing individual and group counseling to individuals in a treatment and recovery program/facility having medical professionals on staff in a supervisory or consulting capacity which must have included responsibility for assessing evaluating and making referrals either individually or as part of a team.

Certificate: Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor Certification.

OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree preferably with a major in psychology sociology or a closely related behavioral science field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to a maximum of two years of education based on one year of full-time experience being equal to 30 semester or 45 quarter units.)

Experience: Two years of providing individual and group counseling to individuals in a treatment and recovery program/facility having medical professionals on staff in a supervisory or consulting capacity which must have included responsibility for assessing evaluating and making referrals either individually or as part of a team.

License: Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA).

All Options
Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices involved in improving behavioral health; laws rules and regulations governing a public substance abuse agency; counseling techniques applicable to substance abuse; social cultural psychological and economic factors relating to substance abuse; principles and methods of effective supervision and training; public and private treatment and recovery resources; budget preparation and monitoring; word processing management information systems client tracking systems.

Ability to: Supervise assign prioritize and evaluate the work of others; evaluate design/develop and implement policies and procedures; read interpret and teach Federal State and local laws regulations policies and procedures governing program operations and service delivery; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

For specific questions regarding this position please email Jeremy Holforty 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) Member-4 Form DD-214 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 C-3 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).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

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 non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment 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.

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