Mental Health Specialist II

Overview

Open Until Positions Are Filled. This recruitment may close at any time; qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Mental Health Specialist II

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Contra Costa Health Services Behavioral Health Division, in partnership with consumers, families, staff and community-based agencies, provides welcoming and integrated services for mental health, substance abuse, and other needs that promote wellness, recovery, and resiliency while respecting the complexity and diversity of the people we serve.

The Behavioral Health Division is looking to fill a variety of Mental Health Specialist II vacancies across multiple programs. Mental Health Specialist II positions work collaboratively with Mental Health Clinicians, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Mental Health Peer Support Workers, Substance Abuse Counselors, and Outreach Interventionists to provide de-escalation, stabilization, and linkage to services for adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a problem solver. You will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to handle competing priorities.
• Is a team player. You will be responsible for working within a team to effectively strategize and implement best practices.
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Has effective time management and organizational skills to manage their workload.
• Can build positive relationships/good rapport with clients and their families.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Working with other county programs and community-based organizations to advocate for clients.
• Utilize various treatment approaches to improve clients’ function and well-being.
• Documenting progress notes for Medi-Cal billing on a daily basis.
• Working with law enforcement and emergency medical services in the field as needed.

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• You will have the opportunity to effect positive change amongst one of the most vulnerable populations.
• You will be part of providing solution-based creativity and strategic problem-solving to best meet client needs.
• You will be part of a collaborative process with a team-based approach to the work.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Resources are limited and the need in the Behavioral Health community is great.
• Managing pressing client needs with administrative requirements.
• Organizing your time to meet with clients and providers while maintaining accurate documentation.

Desirable

Qualifications:

• Experience working with people who experience mental health challenges.
• Experience providing supportive services in the community.
• Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams.

Competencies

Required:

• Delivering Results
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  Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• Adaptability
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  Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Handling Stress
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  Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Professional Integrity & Ethics
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  Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Oral Communication
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  Engaging effectively in dialogue.
• Writing
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  Communicating effectively in writing
• Handling & Resolving Conflict
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  Managing interpersonally strained situations.
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams):
  Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Group Facilitation
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  Enabling constructive and productive group interaction.
• Teamwork
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  Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity
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  Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.
• Driving Results
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  Demonstrating concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal standard of excellence.

How to read the complete job description
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To read the complete job description, please read the official posting. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to 6 months.…