- Salary
- $43k – $58k/yr
- Location
- Throughout San Bernardino County, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Bachelor
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Join a team who is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout
San Bernardino County.
The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Mental Health Specialist Trainee. Mental Health Specialist Trainees assist licensed and pre-licensed professional staff in assessing, planning, and providing behavioral health services in clinic, institutional, field, and community settings. Mental Health Specialist Trainees provide crisis intervention and case management services; link clients to community resources; help clients solve problems with employment, housing and education; make placement arrangements; and advocate for client needs. They also may collaborate with target community, agencies, and individuals to inform them about and promote the use of behavioral health education programs and services; assist individuals and groups with recognizing and improving personal, home, family, or community environments contributing to behavioral health and/or substance use struggles; lead activity and task groups; and conduct individual/group counseling sessions. Trainees learn to perform these functions via on-the-job training.
The Department of Behavioral Health is also accepting applications for Mental Health Specialist. Please refer to the job title to be redirected to the corresponding application. Each position requires its own application.
For additional details, please refer to the Mental Health Specialist Trainee job description.
The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.
DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
To review job-specific benefits, please refer to the Summary of Benefits and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.
Must meet one (1) of the following options:
Option 1: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed coursework from an accredited college in behavioral or social science.
Option 2: Sixty (60) semester (90 quarter units) of completed coursework from an accredited college, which includes 15 semester (23 quarter) units in behavioral or social science.
Note: A list of coursework or copies of transcripts MUST be submitted with the application for applicants who do not possess a Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science. Psychiatric Tech courses and Alcohol and Drug Certificate courses completed as part of a vocational program are acceptable and will be evaluated for equivalent units.
Note: Applicants who have completed a Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science may list their degree on the application in lieu of providing coursework.
Option 3T: Two (2) years of work experience as a Peer and Family Advocate or equivalent position. Applicants qualifying under Option 3T will have six (6) years from hire date to obtain one (1) of the education requirements for the Mental Health Specialist classification.
Applicants with consumer advocacy backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.
Application Procedure: There will be an online examination which will consist of an evaluation of knowledge and skills on the following topics:
- Mental Health Specialist Concepts
- Interviewing
- Interpersonal Relations
Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
