Behavioral Health Specialist I / II - ICS at Sierra Vista Child & Family Services in Modesto , California

Job Description:

Full time, 40 hours/week, Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) opportunities at our Behavioral Health Services office. One position will be on call. BHS work with individuals, groups, and communities to improve mental health as a part of a treatment team. They provide rehabilitation focused on Intensive Home-Based Services (IHBS) and Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) including facilitation of Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings.
Qualifications:
1. BHS I- Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited program and two years related experience.
2. BHS II-One-year experience as a BHS I or Master of Arts or Master of Science degree from an accredited graduate program with major in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or other related degree required.
3. Must possess a valid California driver's license with less than 2 minor moving violations.
4. One year of experience in a treatment setting preferred.
5. Bilingual preferred.
6. A valid California driver's license with less than two minor moving violations is required of staff who have driving duties to meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency's insurance company.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
2. Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
3. Ability to instruct in group and individual settings.
4. Physical, mental, and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
5. Must possess knowledge of mental health programs and community resources.
6. Adhere to all applicable legal and ethical standards.
7. Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.
8. Ability to work at various locations, including client homes, schools, and community settings.
9. Sound personal qualifications (i.e., maturity, stability, high moral standards, and sound mental health and physical ability to perform job duties)

Responsibilities:
1. Provide direct IHBS, ICC and CFT services to clients.
2. Provide rehabilitation services focused on individualized treatment plan for clients.
3. Provide group, individual, and family services for clients.
4. Provide services to families when needed including non-traditional hours.
5. Provide school consultation when appropriate.
6. Keep comprehensive clinical records that meet standards of the agency, The Joint Commission and contract.
7. Collaborate with the treatment team, referring agency or other community agencies working with the client to coordinate treatment.
8. Collect outcome data, including consumer satisfaction surveys, as required by the agency and contract.
9. Must implement program goals and objectives to meet and maintain contractual requirements and productivity.
10. Participate in monthly peer review.
11. Attend staff trainings.
12. Responsible for preventing and controlling infection.
13. Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety.
14. Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention.
15. Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide.