Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Specialist II
Health Care Services Agency
Recruitment #RT-6513-01
Date Opened | 2/3/2023 08:45:00 AM |
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Filing Deadline | Continuous |
Salary | $54.14 - $63.83/hour; $105,573.00 - $124,468.50/year |
Employment Type |
Permanent Full-Time Employment
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Department | Health Care Services Agency |
Work Location |
Hayward
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Introduction
This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County.
Reinstatement:
Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
Transfer:
You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
Voluntary Demotion:
You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
DESCRIPTION
THE AGENCY
Alameda County's
Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and
includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health,
Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate
mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated
health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private
partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the
diversity of all residents.
THE POSITION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Welfare and Institution Code 5150 and 5585.
- Crisis intervention techniques and theories.
- Current theories, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious behavioral health care symptoms and diagnosis.
- Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology.
- Cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns.
- Wellness, recovery and resiliency oriented strategies and supports.
- Dual recovery/co-occuring disorder treatment, screening and assessment tools.
- Community needs, resources and organizations related to behavioral health care.
- Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements.
- Principles and practices of direct client service delivery.
- Principles of social needs, problems, attitudes and behavioral patterns.
- Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
- Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
- Computer applications related to the work.
- Work primarily in the field.
- Perform crisis intervention and individual counseling.
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, community resources and organizations.
- Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
- Interpret, explain, and apply regulations, policies and procedures.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Analyze, evaluate and make sound decisions.
- Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Work with a diverse population.
BENEFITS
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being
- Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Group Auto/Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
- Child Care Resources
- 1st United Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
Conclusion
TO APPLY: Please contact Sarah Ou by email to sarah.ou@acgov.org
You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime.
Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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