Supervising Behavioral Health Specialist - Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Program - County of Riverside
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
About the Job
Supervising Behavioral Health Specialist
Alcohol & other Drug Certification (AOD) Required
The Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health Department is recruiting a Supervising Behavioral Health Specialist forthe Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Program in Lake Elsinore.
The duties and responsibilities of this position are supervising clinical and support staff serving those 12 years of age and older needing substance abuse prevention and/or treatment services in an outpatient setting. .
Responsible for knowledge and implementation of program services:
- Have practical knowledge of and ability to monitor all programs offered the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program;
- Plans, organize client activities of the Clinical Therapist for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment and/or Behavioral Health.
- Plan, organize and implement new programs and/or services under minimal supervision;
- Know all agency, department, County, State, Federal and Drug/Medi-Cal regulations; specifically, Title 9 regulations;
- 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;
- Communicate the goals and objectives of the department needs
- Coordinate program service delivery with County and contracted agencies;
- Assess, research, and analyze program needs and prepare recommendations concerning the program treatment and services;
- Evaluate program effectiveness
- Analyze problems
- Generate and evaluate alternatives
- Develop, review, implement, and revise Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program policies and procedures as necessary;
- Assisting in developing and maintaining the provider level budget and program productivity, including monthly expenditures/revenues on a monthly basis;
- Provide recommendations for annual budget reviews in conjunction with management;
- Monitor and maintain the effectiveness of office systems needed in the daily operation of the program;
- Implement, monitor, and make recommendations regarding changes to the quality assurance procedures for programs and service providers under contract with the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program;
- Establish and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for clients and staff;
- Participate in Supervisory meetings and trainings;
- Complete projects assigned by management.
Responsible for supervision and evaluation of staff:
- Screen, interview, select, and provide training to professional, quasi-professional, medical, and support staff considered for employment with the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program;
- Coordinates, assigns work, supervises, and evaluates multidisciplinary professional staff engaged in the planning, treatment, counseling, referral, and prevention services provided by the substance abuse prevention and treatment program, behavioral health services and psychiatric social work;
- Design and implement personalized treatment plans;
- Individual and group psychotherapy
- Evaluation and investigations
- Professional counseling
- Evaluate, review and maintain the quality of staff performance and workload standards;
- Organize and interpret date pertinent to case load management
- Audit and monitor case files to ensure quality of services provided by staff to clients;
- Prioritize, supervise, and evaluate projects assigned to staff;
- Perform the more difficult counseling and evaluation of persons affected with be substance abuse as necessary;
- Confer with counseling staff regarding any treatment concerns, recommendations, personnel issues, safety issues, etc.;
- Schedule and ensure completion of mandatory training for supervised employees;
- Conduct staff meetings with supervised staff on a regular basis;
- Establish and maintain effective leadership and consultation with staff;
- Apply corrective and disciplinary actions, as appropriate, in compliance with Riverside University Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program policies;
- Document corrective action and prepare and sign performance evaluations;
- Provide training, direction, and technical assistance to staff to enhance knowledge and provision of treatment services and to introduce innovative methodologies.
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 certification requirements as pursuant to Sections 11755, 11864, 11876 (a),and 11834.50 of the California Health and Safety Code and Sections 9846, 10125and 10564 of the California Code of Regulations through either the California Consortium of Addictions Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) or the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs or Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC).
Meet the Team!
RUHS-Behavioral Health
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Responsible for assisting in developing and maintaining the provider level budget and program's productivity, including expenditures and revenues on a monthly basis, and providing input/recommendations for annual budget reviews/updates in conjunction with management.
• Ensures that all legal requirements of unit and/or contract service providers are met. Maintains, monitors, and compiles qualitative and quantitative reports based on the data requirements submitted by the staff and service providers.
• Coordinates, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the treatment/recovery, counseling, referral, and prevention services provided by staff. Evaluates performance of staff and implements appropriate response.
• Develops, reviews, implements, and revises policies and procedures used by the staff, and makes modifications as necessary.
• Audits and monitors case files to ensure quality of services provided by staff to clients. Implements, monitors and makes recommendations regarding changes to the quality assurance procedures for units and service providers under contract.
• Coordinates the screening/referrals of applicants for entry into treatment, recovery, and drinking driver programs.
• Assesses, researches and analyzes program needs and prepares recommendations concerning a program area.
• Evaluates and counsels clients with more difficult cases. Responds to clients and their families during intervention crisis periods.
• Maintains and monitors the effectiveness of office systems needed in the programs day-to-day operations.
• Reads and disseminates information provided by the Department to staff on current Federal, State, and local laws regulations, policies and procedures governing program operations and service delivery.
• Develops and maintains collaborative efforts with Community organizations and agencies as well as other County agencies and the legal community.
• Develops and implements new and innovative programs designed to meet identified needs.
• Represents the County on committees and taskforces at the local and State level.
MINIMUM 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific questions regarding this position, please email Jeremy Holforty at jholfort@rivco.org .
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
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MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.