Posted in Other 21 days ago.
Under direct supervision, provides consumer-centered behavioral health services for mental, emotional, and co-occurring disorders, including substance abuse and chemical dependency disorders, including pre-crisis, evaluation, crisis intervention, group and individual education, and case management, advocacy, linkage and other services to Behavioral Health consumers, family members and caregivers; prepares reports and maintains confidentiality related to consumer services; and performs other duties as required. May be required to provide 24-7 crisis coverage, including 24/7 mobile crisis.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
An employee in this class may be assigned to any or all of the following: provide consumer care, education and case management for a complex client caseload; provide group and individual support for emotional, drug, alcohol, co-occurring symptoms or other mental health problems; assist in managing a mental health or related program.
REPORTS TO
Behavioral Health Care Program Manager, Clinician III or Behavioral Health Director.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
Exercises no supervision. May provide training to other staff.
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.
Knowledge of:
Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education
Associate Degree in Human Services or a related field.
Substitution:
A current license as Psychiatric Technician may be substituted for an AA Degree;
OR
A valid Certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor may be substituted for an AA Degree;
OR
A person with one or more years of experience working in the capacity of a social services aide or worker, domestic violence counselor or substance abuse counselor may be substituted for an AA Degree;
OR
Personal experiences as a consumer, family member or caregiver utilizing Behavioral Health Services in conjunction with social services work experience may be substituted for an AA Degree.
To apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/amadorgov
**Applications will only be accepted through the above website**
Amador County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.