Behavioral Health SPECIALIST Position Details
The Behavioral Health Specialist will work with people who are living with behavioral health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or substance use, and who are part of a Full Service Partnership Team with Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS). Some individuals may also have co-occurring conditions such as intellectual and developmental disabilities or physical disabilities, and may have lived experience with homelessness or involvement in the justice system.
This is a full-time, 35–40 hour per week position, $24-$27/hour DOE. Services will be provided at our garden-based program in Novato, in client homes and in the community.
BENEFITS
The value of these benefits is approximately $1,650/month for full-time employees
100% of health and dental insurance are paid for by ICS (able to add spouse or family member, paid for by employee)
Life insurance policy 100% paid for by ICS
Commuter stipend up to $105/month, depending on distance of commute
$50/month cell phone reimbursement
Paid time off each year:
Vacation accrual: 7.5 to 20 days, depending on tenure
Holidays: 12 days (10 company holidays, 2 you can use at any time)
Sick time: 48 hours
Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each
401k and FSA plan enrollment available
Employee Assistance Program available
Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites
DUTIES
Direct Client Work: In this role the Behavioral Health Specialist will provide living skills training, counseling, and support in the following areas:
Household maintenance such as cleaning, laundry
Self-care/health such as grooming/hygiene, diet, nutrition
Budgeting and money management skills
Developing healthy social connections and relationships
Substance recovery support
Community integration, school/educational planning, and volunteer work
Therapeutic and Work-Training Garden: In this role, you may also be providing clients’ support in GEM, ICS' therapeutic and work-training garden:
Coach and support adults with disabilities in gardening and workplace-related skills
Plan and assist with planting, cultivating, and harvesting vegetables and flowers
Model and reinforce appropriate behavior, communication, and teamwork
Provide feedback and encouragement in a respectful, supportive way
Maintain accurate documentation and reports on participant progress
Work closely with staff to create a positive, inclusive environment
SmartCare/Medi-Cal Billing: In this role, you will be provided with training to learn SmartCare, the electronic health records (EHR) system used for Medi-Cal documentation and service tracking.
Develop proficiency in writing professional, Medi-Cal-compliant progress notes, ensuring all documentation meets clinical and billing standards set by Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.
Accurately and consistently enter service notes and related documentation into the SmartCare electronic health portal.
Collaborate with clinical supervisors and administrative staff to maintain compliance with data entry, billing, and confidentiality protocols as outlined by Medi-Cal and county standards.
Skill Set desired
Ability to work with complex behavioral health conditions
Proven and consistent record of meeting deadlines for reports and progress notes
Knowledge of community resources
Use of good judgment, responsiveness to ever-changing needs and concerns
Spanish language fluency is a plus
Experience with Medi-Cal billing, SmartCare and/or Peer Certified is a plus
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience or advanced education working with complex behavioral health conditions. Relevant experience may include case management, individual counseling, benefits navigation, care coordination, support related to justice system involvement, substance use services, community outreach, and/or drawing on lived experience.
Enjoy working in partnership with others: clients, multi-disciplinary partners (psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers, probation, community partners, etc.)
Digital literacy skills: Gmail, Zoom, MS Office, creating PDFs, Google Docs, Google Drive
Excellent verbal and written skills
Valid identification, such as Real ID, driver’s license, or passport, required. A background check will be conducted.
TO APPLY
Please email your name, phone number, resume and cover letter to Behavioral Health Programs Manager, Melanie Hutchens, and GEM Program Manager, Sarah Blunt at melanie@connectics.org and sarahb@connectics.org.