Behavioral Health SPECIALIST Position Details
POSITION DETAILS
The Behavioral Health Specialist will work with individuals who have behavioral health diagnoses such as schizophrenia, bipolar, schizo-affective disorder, depression, PTSD, and/or axis II. These individuals may also have co-occurring diagnoses such as an intellectual disability, substance use and/or physical disabilities, and may have experienced homelessness or justice system involvement.
This is a full-time, 35–40 hour per week position, $24-$27/hour DOE.
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 with company-sponsored plans
Able to add spouse and/or family members, paid for by employee
Life insurance policy 100% paid for by ICS
Commuter stipend up to $175/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 (paid sick leave is provided in accordance with California law, and unused sick leave is not paid out upon separation)
Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 5 days for each; 3 are paid
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 mental health diagnoses using motivational counseling techniques and problem-solving
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 diagnoses. Experience includes casework or other work such as individual counseling, benefits counseling or medical coordination, justice system, substance use, community outreach, and 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, Google Suite, 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 Director, Alexis Aquino, and GEM Program Manager, Sarah Blunt at alexis@connectics.org and sarahb@connectics.org.