About this job
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health Systems - Behavioral Health department is currently recruiting for three Behavioral Health Specialists III (BHS III) for the Peer Support Program in Riverside.
The incumbent for the Peer Support Program will be conducting Mental Health and Substance use screenings to determine appropriate services required and provided linkage to said services, provide integrated referral to outside community organizations, work and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team and handling of Crisis callers.
This is an overnight shift. Each position will be do 12 hours shifts starting at 7:30PM -7:30 am. With an additional 8 hour shift added in.
Bilingual- Spanish desired
The BHS III will be expected to use motivational enhanced techniques when performing multidimensional Substance Use screenings with clients. The incumbent for this position will make referrals and working with contracted providers so that the client can receive the appropriate level of care.
The BHS III should be experienced working within a multi-dimension teams and be able to assist various professional in the field. They will be expected to work with the hospitals, outside agencies, school, criminal justice and mental health providers. The BHS III should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and good at multitasking. Strong oral and written skills are required.
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).
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RUHS-Behavioral Health
Job ID 25315 · Posted April 14, 2022
