What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Recovery Specialist I/II position at County of Kern?
Position Information
Bi-Weekly Salary: Level I: $1,934.80 - $2,312.27, Level II: $2,033.75 - $2,430.52
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the examination.
Examinations: Written Exam (Weight 100%): May include knowledge of terminology and diagnosis in mental health and substance abuse, child and adolescent development, case management, interviewing and counseling techniques, basic mental health laws, community resources and other relevant subjects.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:
Level I: Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Behavioral Science, Social Work or a related field. If the degree is not in a related field, coursework must have included 12 semester or 16 quarter units in the behavioral sciences OR completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of full time paid experience working in a social service agency, including one (1) year providing services to the mentally ill in a mental health setting; OR possession of a valid license as a Psychiatric Technician or Vocational Nurse issued by the state of California AND two (2) years of full time paid experience working with the chronically mental ill in a mental health setting.
Level II: Completion of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Social Work or related field; OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Behavioral Science, Social Work or related field AND one (1) year of full time, paid experience working with the chronically mentally ill in a mental health setting; If the degree is not in a related field, coursework must have included 12 semester or 16 quarter units in the behavioral sciences. OR completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units of course work from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of full time, paid experience working with the chronically mentally ill in a mental health setting; OR possession of a valid license as a Psychiatric Technician or Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California AND three (3) years of full time, paid experience working with the chronically mentally ill in a mental health setting.
Full Job Description for: Behavioral Health Recovery Specialist I/II
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to venegasmichelle@kerncounty.com.
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Additional Information
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
A background investigation is required of candidates who wish to be considered for correctional medicine assignments. Felony convictions are disqualifying, and some misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying.
Note: Incumbents may be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline. Applicants who wish to be considered for bilingual employment must submit a bilingual certificate issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
- As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
Retirement Program: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Social Security Administration:
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
- The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
- The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
Salary : $1,935 - $2,312
