Behavioral Health Services Coordinator I/II/III (SUD)

Salary : $59,651.00 - $72,506.00 Annually

Location : Mammoth Lakes, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202300152

Department : Behavioral Health Department

Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025

Bargaining Unit : MCPE

Description

DEFINITION

Under direction, the Behavioral Health Services Coordinator I / II / III performs a wide range of duties, including program coordination and implementation, direct service with mental health and / or substance use disorder (SUD) clients, and related administrative tasks. Duties may include developing and implementing mental health programs, formulating and implementing administrative policies and procedures, and coordinating programs and functions that may be County-wide and department-wide in nature. Incumbents in this position may also participate in the evaluation of services and programs, assist in budget preparations, draft reports for State entities, and perform related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Behavioral Health Services Coordinator I / II / III is used in a wide variety of mental health and SUD programs, services, and activities coordination including : community clinics; case management; general client services; contracted service providers; coordination of care; children's services; elderly / minority services; facilitation of Wellness Center activities and other groups; program planning and evaluation; access to inpatient treatment; and crisis intervention.

The Behavioral Health Services Coordinator I is the entry level into the series. Incumbents work under appropriate supervision based on the complexity and sensitivity of the program assigned. Assignments are typically limited in scope and this position does not supervise other staff.

The Behavioral Health Services Coordinator II is the journey level in the series. Incumbents work under direction with more independence than in the entry level. They are responsible for performing a wider range of duties that require a greater level of responsibility and expertise. Where appropriate, this position may supervise lower level staff such as Wellness Center Associates.

The Behavioral Health Services Coordinator III is the advanced journey-level class in the series where incumbents may serve as a lead worker over other coordinators and other lower level staff. This position is assigned more highly specialized and complex duties that require advanced and extensive knowledge pertaining to programmatic and direct service functions.

REPORTS TO

Director of Clinical Services, Behavioral Health Program Manager, and / or Behavioral Health Director

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Provide care coordination services to individuals and families using such best practices as the Strengths Model and Harm Reduction models.
• Intake of new clients for initial assessment; assesses client needs for services in cooperation with treatment team.
• Coordinates and consults with other public and private mental health care providers and community organizations regarding program priorities, procedures and services.
• Develops and participates in developing policies, procedures and protocols; ensures program staff's awareness and compliance.
• Serves as a central resource for department staff, other County departments, other public and private agencies, and the public regarding specific program assignment.
• Plans, organizes, conducts and participates in training and in-service education programs for staff and community members.
• Reviews and creates mental health program proposals and plans; develops recommendations for accomplishing program objectives, staffing requirements, and allotment of funds to various program components.
• Designs and recommends systems, procedures, forms and instructions for internal use.
• Maintains data, records and documentation on manual and electronic information systems; analyzes possible software applications for a variety of programmatic and administrative processes.
• Conducts research and prepares correspondence, reports and other documentation as necessary and upon request.
• Assists in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for assigned administrative functions.
• Implement programs funded through a variety of funding streams, including but not limited to the Mental Health Services Act, Substance Abuse Block Grant, and other grants, as identified; may, at the advanced journey-level, develop grant applications and program proposals to obtain state and federal funding for mental health and / or SUD programs.
• In the journey level positions, prepares State reports and acts as a liaison with State Agencies, including Alcohol and Drug, Mental Health, and Mental Health Services Act.
• In the journey level and advanced journey level, may supervise other coordinators, other lower level staff such as Wellness Center Associates, and other staff as appropriate.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations which govern the assigned programs and services; disseminates this information to fellow staff. May, at the journey level positions, ensure compliance.
• Serves on or is the staff person assigned to committees and groups involved in specific program assignment. In the journey level positions, may represent the department before boards and committees, in public meetings, and to other government agencies in specific area of assignment.
• Coordinates data collection and enters data for programs / activities. In journey level positions, may request or propose program / activity budgets and participates in the ongoing budget monitoring process, including monitoring the expenditures of supervisees.
• All levels may require participation on the Crisis Call Team for 24 / 7 crisis response.

Typical Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability and willingness to :

Experience and training :

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

Two years of experience in the mental health and / or substance use fields, or experience in prevention programming, community outreach, and program implementation and coordination. College level courses in the health and human services fields, public administration, or other related fields are highly desirable.

Other Requirements :

Possession of a valid driver's license.

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, copiers and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is usually performed in an office environment, frequent contact with staff and the public.

Mono County Summary of Benefits

The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.

Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions

County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.

Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS

To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee's cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit : https : / / www.calpers.ca.gov / page / active-members / health-benefits / plans-and-rates

Dental Mono County

Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits :

Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Vision

Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include :

Basic Life Insurance

Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.

Mono County also offers coverage to employee's spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.

Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Voya

Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.

Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows :

Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances

Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.

Mono County Deferred Compensation 457 / 401(a) Plan

The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee's name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.

CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions

Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.

Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.

Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups

Most new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are :

Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55

Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55

Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50

Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50

Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov

AFLAC - Optional Insurance Provider

Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.

Mono County Wellness Program

Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.

For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00

SICK & VACATION

Sick - (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)

Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.

Vacation- (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)

Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows :

Initial employment 10 days vacation per year

After three years of continuous service15 days vacation per year

After ten years of continuous service17 days vacation per year

After fifteen years of continuous service19 days vacation per year

After twenty years of continuous service20 days vacation per year

Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.

Mono County Holidays

Most all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.

Welcome to Mono County - A great place to live and work!!"

Salary : $59,651 - $72,506