Applications will be reviewed on Wednesday, June 18th

The Riverside University Health System - Community Health Clinics is currently seeking two Behavioral Health Specialist II professionals to join our dynamic teams in Corona and Lake Elsinore.
We strongly encourage bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates to apply.

Note: A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to qualified applicants.
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking compassionate, motivated professionals who:

• Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong team collaboration skills
• Are eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced behavioral health setting
• Can effectively manage high caseloads and stay organized under pressure

• Are confident in coordinating care and making timely referrals to support clients' needs

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our community members.

Apply today to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.
Work schedule : 9/80 7: 30am-5pm

Locations Hiring: Corona & Lake Elsinore - Riverside University Health System - Community Health Clinics

Meet the Team! RUHS-CHC

To learn more about TAP: https: //rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap• Interviews consumers to team with mental health professionals in determining the needs of individuals or groups on a walk-in/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 consumer's 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 consumer's 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 in-service workshops and training.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 client's 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.

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.For specific questions regarding this position, contact Cindy Mendez at CMendez@rivco.org .