Behavioral Health Specialist I, Mental Health Services
Overview
You will deliver psychosocial and recovery-oriented services for Turning Point members, owning care coordination from intake to outcomes. You will advocate for members accessing mental health treatment, housing, and benefits, and provide on-call coverage on rotation. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support individual service plans and build trust with members in the field. This role stands out for its mix of direct counseling, resource advocacy, and hands-on community involvement. With Bachelors or equivalent experience, you will drive meaningful change in Sacramento's mental health landscape.
What You'll Do8
- 1Lead client advocacy across treatment, housing, and benefits, ensuring members receive timely services.
- 2Build and execute individual service plans, updating them as member goals evolve in the first 90 days.
- 3Conduct on-site and field visits to homes, job sites, and care facilities, providing Medi-Cal enrollment support.
- 4Coach members in life skills like money management, hygiene, and job readiness, applying age-specific methods.
- 5Develop financial plans for Representative Payee clients, approving expenditures and tracking budgets.
- 6Deliver on-the-spot counseling that aligns with program philosophy and member needs.
- 7Document progress notes and activity logs, maintaining accuracy and compliance with program standards.
- 8Drive using personal vehicle for outreach, medication pickup, and member transport, ensuring safety in all trips.
Requirements6
- 1High School diploma or GED plus 4+ years providing direct mental health services, or Bachelors in social work, psychology, or related field with 2+ years relevant experience.
- 2California driver's license with current insurance and registration, plus reliable vehicle passing safety inspection if over 5 years old.
- 3Bilingual Spanish skills preferred for client communication.
- 4Proven ability to coordinate with community resources like housing, AOD, and primary care.
- 5Strong documentation skills with attention to detail in progress notes and data entry.
- 6Flexibility for rotational after-hours on-call coverage and weekday schedule (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM).
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