Supervising Behavioral Health Specialist - Medication Assistaed Treatment program

Supervising Behavioral Health Specialist Medication Assisted Treatment program Alcohol & other Drug Certification (AOD) Required The Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health Department is seeking a highly motivated Supervising Behavioral Health Specialist to join the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. About The Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program The Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program is a comprehensive approach to treating substance use disorders. It combines approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies. Designed to support the whole patient, MAT is especially effective for individuals struggling with addiction to opioids such as heroin, prescription painkillers and alcohol. Alongside medication, patients participate in individual and group therapy that provides essential support, coping strategies, and skill-building to aid them through incarceration. The goal is by integrating medical and therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient’s needs, MAT offers a well-rounded, evidence-based path of support to help individuals complete their incarceration period. The Supervising Behavioral Health Specialist will assist in overseeing staff workings in the jail who are responsible for screening, assessing, and monitoring individuals for mental health and substance use disorders in the MAT program. This position will work a 9/80 shift and a California Driver’s License is required. Under direction, supervises and evaluates the work of substance abuse staff; performs the more difficult counseling and evaluation of clients; performs other related duties as required. The Supervising Behavioral Health Specialist is the supervising level in the Behavioral Health Specialist series and reports to a mid-level manager position. Incumbents duties and responsibilities include supervision and evaluation of multi-disciplinary staff and support personnel engaged in providing a variety of substance abuse services to individuals, groups and the community. Administrative responsibilities include assisting with budgetary preparation, monitoring revenue collection, expenditures, and productivity. In addition to the base pay, Supervising Behavioral Health Specialist positions receive an hourly differential of 5.5%. This differential applies to all hours worked, including regular or overtime hours worked up to 80 hours per pay period (it does not apply to the use of leave balances). Please note this differential is temporary and can be removed at any time. Incumbent are also required to complete a level one Sheriff background clearance. Bilingual Spanish is preferred and may be eligible for an added differential. Candidates are required to be certified at date of application as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor and to have a valid Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) certification in accordance with the California Health and Safety Code and California Code of Regulations through either the California Consortium of Addictions Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs or Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC). Responsibilities Assist in developing and maintaining the provider level budget and program’s productivity, including expenditures and revenues on a monthly basis, and provide input/recommendations for annual budget reviews/updates in conjunction with management. Ensure that all legal requirements of unit and/or contract service providers are met. Maintain, monitor, and compile qualitative and quantitative reports based on the data requirements submitted by staff and service providers. Coordinate, assign, supervise, and evaluate the treatment/recovery, counseling, referral, and prevention services provided by staff. Evaluate performance of staff and implement appropriate responses. Develop, review, implement, and revise policies and procedures used by the staff, and make modifications as necessary. Audit and monitor case files to ensure quality of services provided by staff to clients. Implement, monitor and make recommendations regarding changes to the quality assurance procedures for units and service providers under contract. Coordinate the screening/referrals of applicants for entry into treatment, recovery, and drinking driver programs. Assess, research and analyze program needs and prepare recommendations concerning a program area. Evaluate and counsel clients with more difficult cases. Respond to clients and their families during intervention crisis periods. Maintain and monitor the effectiveness of office systems needed in the program’s day‑to‑day operations. Read and disseminate information provided by the Department to staff on current Federal, State, and local laws regulations, policies and procedures governing program operations and service delivery. Develop and maintain collaborative efforts with community organizations and agencies as well as other County agencies and the legal community. Develop and implement new and innovative programs designed to meet identified needs. Represent the County on committees and taskforces at the local and State level. Qualifications Option I Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in psychology, sociology or a closely related behavioral science field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to a maximum of two years of education based on one year of full‑time experience being equal to 30 semester or 45 quarter units.) Experience: Four years of providing individual and group counseling to individuals in a treatment and recovery program/facility having medical professionals on staff in a supervisory or consulting capacity, which must have included responsibility for assessing, evaluating and making referrals, either individually or as part of a team. Certificate: Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor Certification. Option II Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree, preferably with a major in psychology, sociology or a closely related behavioral science field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to a maximum of two years of education based on one year of full‑time experience being equal to 30 semester or 45 quarter units.) Experience: Two years of providing individual and group counseling to individuals in a treatment and recovery program/facility having medical professionals on staff in a supervisory or consulting capacity, which must have included responsibility for assessing, evaluating and making referrals, either individually or as part of a team. License: Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA). All Options Knowledge of Basic principles and practices involved in improving behavioral health; laws, rules, and regulations governing a public substance abuse agency; counseling techniques applicable to substance abuse; social, cultural, psychological and economic factors relating to substance abuse; principles and methods of effective supervision and training; public and private treatment and recovery resources; budget preparation and monitoring; word processing; management information systems; client tracking systems. Ability to Supervise, assign, prioritize, and evaluate the work of others; evaluate, design/develop and implement policies and procedures; read, interpret and teach Federal, State and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing program operations and service delivery; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Driver’s License Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Jeremy Holforty at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Riverside