Behavioral Health Services Specialist I/II

Salary : $42,036.80 - $62,316.80 Annually

Location : Yreka, CA

Job Type : Permanent Full Time

Job Number : 2025-01679

Department : HHSA - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Division : Behavioral Health Services

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : IG

Description

The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants of any race, religion, and ancestry.

For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule. County Website

Behavioral Health Services Specialist I $20.41 - $26.07

Behavioral Health Services Specialist II $23.46 - $29.96

General Statement of Duties :

Under clinical supervision, to provide paraprofessional and treatment support services for county behavioral health clients in an assigned program or service area; to provide counseling and educational services under appropriate guidance; to develop and facilitate client services and case management plans; and to do related work as required. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.

Distinguishing Characteristics :

BHS Specialist I-

This is the entry and first working level in the Behavioral Health Services Specialist class series. Incumbents have responsibility for providing direct and support services working with individuals, couples, families, or groups, as appropriate. When incumbents have demonstrated sufficient work skills and gained two years of experience, they are eligible for promotion to the Behavioral Health Services Specialist II level. This class is distinguished from Behavioral Health Services Specialist II in that Behavioral Health Services Specialist II incumbents are expected to provide a broader array of client support services and be responsible for an assigned specialty area.

BHS Specialist II-

This is the fully experienced working level in the Behavioral Health Services Specialist class series. Incumbents have responsibility for providing direct and support services working with individuals, couples, families, or groups, as appropriate. Incumbents are required to have case management expertise in a specialty area such as perinatal child care, parenting education, alcohol and drug recovery, life skills education, youth group facilitation, and other assigned program areas. This classification is distinguished from the Behavioral Health Services Specialist I class in that Behavioral Health Services Specialist II incumbents are expected to provide a broader array of client support services and be responsible for an assigned specialty area.

Reports to :

Behavioral Health Systems Administrator

Classifications Supervised :

None.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions :

BHS Specialist I-

In a training, learning, and basic working capacity meets with individuals, families, and groups to provide a variety of case management and support services related to the program or service area to which assigned; provides support in clinic and community settings; assists with the development of assigned program services and functions; provides comprehensive counseling services under appropriate guidance; communicates with, listens to, and observes clients in individual and group counseling sessions; obtains information to assess clients' needs; formulates case management and service plans and evaluates client progress; prepares and maintains case records and documentation; facilitates client services by providing assistance in securing housing, employment, child care, transportation, and assistance with meal preparation and shopping; may assist with development and implementation of specialized prevention and recovery support activities, including support groups, parenting education, life experience activities, and supported independent living, recreation, and work experience; provides support services including office support and receptionist services at Behavioral Health program sites; works with individuals to facilitate access and use of community resources; maintains records of services provided as required state and federal regulations and department policies; provides in-service training and technical assistance for other agencies and community organizations; may develop treatment plans and provide services in collaborative team efforts; assists other staff with support, office, transportation, and other program related activities; performs crisis interventions in the office, or at the hospital, as needed.

Knowledge of :

• Principles, procedures, techniques and trends related to counseling, therapy, and guidance of individuals, groups, and families in behavioral health programs, including alcohol and drug treatment and prevention programs.
• Biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of behavioral health and behavioral problems.
• State, federal, and local laws, regulations, and requirements for the provision of counseling services.
• Modern office techniques.
• Alcohol and drug treatment and detoxification methods and issues, as necessitated by area of assignment.
• Scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies and other community resources.

Ability to :

BHS Specialist II-

Meets with individuals, families, and groups to provide a variety of case management and support services related to the assigned program or service area; provides support in clinic and community settings; assists with the development of program services and functions; provides comprehensive counseling services under appropriate guidance; communicates with, listens to, and observes clients in individual / group counseling sessions; obtains information to assess clients' needs; formulates case management and service plans, evaluating client progress; prepares and maintains case records and documentation; facilitates client services by providing assistance in securing housing, employment, child care, transportation, and assistance with meal preparation and shopping; may assist with development and implementation of specialized prevention and recovery support activities, including support groups, parenting education, life experience activities, and supported independent living, recreation, and work experience; provides support services including office support and receptionist services at Behavioral Health program sites; works with individuals to facilitate access and use of community resources; maintains records of services provided as required State and Federal regulations and Department policies; provides in-service training and technical assistance for other agencies and community organizations; may develop treatment plans and provide services in collaborative team efforts; assists other staff with support, office, transportation, and other program related activities; performs crisis interventions in the office, or at the hospital, as needed.

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Typical Qualifications

Training and Experience :

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be :

BHS Specialist I-

Completion of college courses in a behavioral or social science area, including, but not limited to Addiction, Psychology, Sociology, Recreation, Child Care, Social Work, Counseling, and related fields. Some previous experience in providing behavioral health program services is desirable.

BHS Specialist II-

Completion of college courses in a behavioral or social science area, including, but not limited to Addiction, Psychology, Sociology, Recreation, Child Care, Social Work, Counseling, and related fields. Two years of responsible experience in providing specialized Behavioral Health program service comparable to a Behavioral Health Service Specialist I with Siskiyou County.

Special Requirements :

Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate and valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in office, clinic, or community environments; work is performed with people who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public.

NOTE :

Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

Holidays :

12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year, plus 3 floating holidays

Vacation :

Four (4) weeks a year - Ten (10) plus years of service;.

Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment.

Sick Leave :

Sick leave shall accrue from the date of initial employment at the rate of 3.7 hours per pay period (which is equivalent to 96 hours per years) for regular full-time employees with no maximum accrual. Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.

Health Plan :

Siskiyou County contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance.

Effective 1 / 01 / 2024, the County will contribute 90% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.

Effective 1 / 01 / 2025, the County will contribute 85% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.

Dental Plan :

Effective 1 / 01 / 2024 the County contributes 90% of the dental premium.

Effective 1 / 01 / 2025 the County contributes 85% of the dental premium.

Vision Plan :

Effective November 2022 the County provides vision insurance for employees and their

dependents.

Life Insurance :

The County will maintain life insurance for $50,000.

Retirement :

The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

Member contribution :

Employees hired prior to November 2, 2012, pay the required seven percent (7.0%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis.

Employees hired after November 1, 2012, who are not classified as a new member pay the required seven percent (7.0%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis.

Employees hired after December 31, 2012, who are classified as a new member will

pay one half of the total normal cost as determined annually by CalPERS on a pre-tax basis.

Miscellaneous :

SISKIYOU COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.

Siskiyou County Personnel

1312 Fairlane Road, Suite 1

Yreka CA 96097

530) 842-8005

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Salary : $42,037 - $62,317