The SU CARES Unit is 24 hour 7 days a week call in center. We receive anywhere from 4,000-6,000 calls a month. 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 experience 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 at SU CARES should be able to work in a fast paced environment and good at multitasking. Strong oral and written skills are required.

Shifts for this position are as follows:
Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues and every other Wens off. Hours 8:00 AM -5:30 PM.
Nights 10:30 AM ¿ 8:00 PM traditional M-F every other Friday off.

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.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The certification list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill any other mission-critical Behavioral Health Specialist IIl vacancies that may occur in the coming weeks.

Refer clients to County operated and/or community treatment facilities (e.g., detoxification centers, hospitals, recovery homes, residential treatment programs, or DUI program providers).

Provide individual and group counseling sessions for clients and their families affected by substance abuse.

Participate in joint County-community agency efforts in providing educational and prevention services to control and prevent substance abuse.

Under direct supervision, monitor and evaluate program providers and determine compliance with program requirements; assist in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing program design within the program; assist in resolving crises for clients and their families.

Participate in substance abuse treatment and prevention programs; conduct community visits to assist substance abuse clients and their families achieve success in the program.

Monitor client's course after discharge to ensure continuum of care and provide for adjustment.

Under supervision, may monitor a variety of County and state mandated program providers by conducting site visits and record reviews to ensure compliance with County and state mandates.

Assist in making preliminary recommendations as to the appropriateness and quality of treatment and prevention services; may analyze new and current legislation on the delivery of program services.

Provide educational presentations on the abuse of alcohol and other drugs.

Prepare and maintain records, reports, and correspondence regarding substance abuse cases; maintain records on client case work.

Experience: One year providing individual or group counseling to individuals in a substance abuse treatment program/facility. This experience must have included responsibility for assessing, evaluating, designing treatment plans, and making referrals, either individually or as part of a team led by a substance abuse or medical professional, for substance abuse clients.

OPTION II
(Applicable only to Behavioral Health Specialist positions assigned to the Mental Health Substance Abuse Friday Night Live Program, which is focused on substance abuse prevention, community education, and program planning.)

Education: Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with course work in education or a behavioral science related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of experience being equal to 30 semester or 45-quarter units of college coursework.)

Experience: One year providing direct evidence-based prevention services in a recognized substance abuse prevention program.

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 treatment and prevention; social, cultural, psychological, and economic factors relating to substance abuse; public agency, community resources, community based support systems, and their functions.

Ability to: Work effectively with a variety of different agencies, organizations, and individuals; interview and evaluate clients experiencing substance abuse problems; counsel and guide clients toward independence from substance abuse; assess and monitor program providers and develop recommendations; communicate effectively in verbal and written form; assist in the development and implementation of new ideas, methods, and programs related to substance abuse treatment and substance abuse prevention.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Department/Agency may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted.  Changes or alterations cannot be accepted.  No late applications will be permitted.

Applications must be submitted through Job Gateway at http://www.rc-hr.com/Careers/JobGateway.aspx

Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any license(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your Job Gateway account.

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

All documentation referenced above should be submitted to recruiting@rivco.org before this job posting expires. Please remember that you will need to resubmit your Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22), and a copy of your letter of disability (if applicable) for some public safety positions even if you have submitted one in the past to the County of Riverside.

Benefits and detailed job description information is available for all Riverside County classifications on the job descriptions page at http://rc-hr.com/Careers/JobDescriptions.aspx.

Information regarding employment requirements, including pre-employment drug/alcohol test, background check, physical exam, initial probationary period is available at www.rc-hr.com.  Procedures for reasonable accommodation, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), may be found at http://dao.rc-hr.com.

~ Applications must be submitted through the Riverside County Job Gateway System.
~ Current County Employees must use their Employee Self-Service Account to apply.
~ All other applicants must apply using https://jobs.co.riverside.ca.us

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide employment opportunity 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 factor.

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