Behavioral Health Specialist I

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the administrative supervision of the Program Director or designee this at-will direct service position is responsible for providing psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for Turning Point members. This position also involves advocating for members in all areas of treatment and helping them apply for and receive services. Additional support in the areas of medication management resource connection (e.g. housing resources AOD PCP OP etc.) counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed. Involves providing after-hours on-call coverage on a rotational basis based on program needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to this class.

• In the absence of the Program Director or designee provides leadership and direction for clients as assigned.
• Advocates for clients in all areas of treatment and helps them apply for and receive services; empowers clients in meeting their goals.
• Advocates for and assists clients and their families in accessing and receiving mental health treatment medical care housing food and clothing as indicated.
• Supports individual service plans for each client.
• Maintains all client records and completes required documentation and data entry according to program standards including progress notes activity reports and logs.
• Meets regularly with clients at Turning Point sites or in the field at job sites homes board and care facilities skilled nursing facilities and other appropriate sites.
• Consults with or meets regularly with the clients family care provider or other significant persons with the clients consent.
• Coaches clients in developing age-appropriate social skills money management personal hygiene and job readiness.
• Assists in establishing the clients eligibility for Medi-Cal or other benefits and advocates for continuation of benefits when appropriate.
• Develops financial management plans for clients who receive Representative Payee Services and authorizes appropriate expenditures.
• Interacts productively within the team to provide holistic case management services to an identified group of clients.
• Provides on-the-spot counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Drives on program business using personal vehicle for medication outreach home visits transporting clients to appointments/activities community/county meetings/trainings and MH court.
• Attends to the safety health and well-being of clients.
• Completes paperwork as assigned promptly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in Social Work or related field; two (2) years of varied experience providing mental health services.

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• California drivers license & current vehicle insurance/registration.
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles mopeds and motorcycles.
• Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field or better.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday (2 shifts available): 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM & 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM OR Sunday - Thursday: 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM.

Compensation:$24:00 - $26.00 an hour.

Interested Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2:00 PM -4:00 PM
located at 10850 Gold Center Drive Suite 325 Rancho Cordova CA 95670.

Local to Fairfield Join us at our open interview day on Friday April 24th 2026 from 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM at 2333 Courage Drive Fairfield CA 94533.
Please contact Recruitment Coordinator Giancarlo Pozo at to confirm interview availability due to limited spots!

Required Experience:

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