Top Behavioral Health Executive plans and directs all aspects of a healthcare organization's behavioral health function. Develops and implements the strategic vision, service offerings, and operations of the behavioral health department. Being a Top Behavioral Health Executive collaborates with other clinical specialties to ensure behavioral health services align and integrate with organizational objectives. Provides comprehensive and current knowledge of behavioral health research and trends to provide up-to-date and effective practices. Additionally, Top Behavioral Health Executive establishes training programs for all levels of staff. Ensures all behavioral health operations comply with clinical guidelines and regulations. Requires an advanced degree in psychology or related field. Typically reports to top management. The Top Behavioral Health Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Behavioral Health Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
INLAND BEHAVIORAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
$22.00 - $24.00/hour, non-exempt (AOD)
$25.00 - $27.00/hour, non-exempt (MH)
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (AOD or MH)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS), under direction from the Director of Behavioral
Health or designee, assists physicians and other medical staff with providing integrated behavioral health-primary health care (BH-PHC) services. Duties include a warm hand-off from the PHP, with indicated screening, assessment of psychosocial stressors, provisional diagnostic assessment (pre-licensed/licensed BHS only), brief intervention, and referral for continuing or specialized care as needed. Other duties may include crisis intervention, case management, quality assurance, and related duties. The Behavioral Health Specialist performs duties necessary to support medical providers and integrated BH-PHC care as a value-added service, and (s)he is invested in continuing to develop the functionality and high standards for the Behavioral Health component for the agency as a whole.
There are two specializations: Mental Health (MH) and/or Alcohol/Other Drug (AOD).
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Typical responsibilities and duties of a Behavioral Health Specialist include, but are not limited to:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required: completion of a 4-hour SBIRT certification course. The SBIRT course will be provided upon hire, if not already completed.
At least three years of sobriety/clean time if in recovery.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and has current auto insurance as the position requires travel between clinics.
Behavioral Health Specialist-MH: Master’s Degree in Social Work or other behavioral science and be registered for licensure in the State of California. If on the psychology track, must have a doctorate degree in Psychology and be registered as a Psychological Associate with the Board of Psychology. Titles will be based on Board requirements.
Behavioral Health Specialist-AOD: Certified by a State AOD entity as a SUD counselor.
Other: Other verified State/Board certification and at least two years’ experience providing behavioral health services, to include crisis intervention and documentation.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual English/Spanish; other languages are a plus, including American Sign Language.
Behavioral Health Specialist-MH: Independent licensure with the California State Board of
Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology and three years of professional psychotherapy experience with both mental health and substance-abusing populations.
Behavioral Health Specialist-AOD: Possesses a higher level of certification by a State AOD entity as an AOD counselor. At least three years of full-time experience in the field.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Must be able to recognize signs and symptoms of a substance use disorder or mental illness.
Must be able to utilize word processing software. Must have the physical ability to sit for long periods of time; ability to reach, possess fine manual dexterity, and sensory acuity. Must be able to multi-task in a sometimes-stressful environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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