Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Specialist II

County of Alameda•Hayward, CA

About The Position

This classification specification describes the journey-level classification in the Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Specialist flexibly staffed series. Incumbents of this classification under direction, provide community-based crisis intervention services for children and adult populations with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses on mobile crisis and mobile evaluation teams which includes direct client contact in the community, partnering with law enforcement, crisis intervention, field clinical assessments, outreach services, and other related duties as assigned. Work is performed seven (7) days a week and assignment locations may vary in order to best serve the community. This classification is part of a two-level flexibly staffed class series located in the Behavioral Health Care Services’ Crisis Services Systems of Care, Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Specialist II reports to a Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Specialist Supervisor. Incumbents provide community-based crisis prevention and early intervention services to clients and the community. A Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Specialist II may provide direction to a Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Specialist I, and oversight and training to graduate clinical interns. This series is distinguished from the Behavioral Health Clinician series in that the Behavioral Health Clinician provides clinical and case management services to clients in a clinic setting, whereas the Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Specialist work is solely field based responding to crisis calls to de-escalate situations involving the most vulnerable populations in the community.

Requirements

Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, marriage and family therapy, educational psychology, or a closely related field.
The equivalent of six (6) months full-time experience in the class of Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Specialist I in the Alameda County classified service.
The equivalent of six (6) months of full-time post licensure experience as a behavioral health/mental health clinician providing community-based clinical and/or crisis management services.
Possession of a valid clinical license from the applicable licensing authority: California Board of Behavioral Sciences, California Board of Psychology, or California Board of Registered Nursing.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job.
In compliance with Medicare regulations, eligible licensed clinicians in this classification are required to complete the "Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners" through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination.
In compliance with the California Code of Regulations and the Board of Behavioral Sciences, clinicians in this classification will be required to complete “supervision training” to be eligible to provide supervision of trainees or interns.
In compliance with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Federal Cures Act, Employees in this classification who are required to render direct specialty mental health services in the course of their assignment must successfully be enrolled in Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment (PAVE) web portal prior to commencing employment.

Nice To Haves

Effectively partner with multidisciplinary teams; law enforcement, EMS, emergency rooms, other county service teams, Community Based Organization (CBO) partners, etc.
Work in the field 75 % or more of the time and effectively carry out duties at non-traditional hours and in a variety of settings, climates, and weather.
Possess excellent time management skills: able to prioritize and multi-task.
Be technologically savvy: able to use iPads, smart phones, laptops, etc. in a field setting to complete required documentation and research client information; demonstrated competency in completing electronic health record keeping.
Provide crisis intervention services in the field to diverse communities and across the children transitional age youth, adults and older adults life span.
Have significant crisis de-escalation skills and training.
Understand clinical scope of practice and when to consult.
Think analytically, quickly reach a disposition, and articulate the reason for any given intervention/disposition.
Share expertise and knowledge with colleagues demonstrated by active participation in meetings and occasionally providing trainings.
Effectively address conflict/disagreements/differences of opinions in a collaborative manner.
Remain calm in high intensity/high risk situations.

Responsibilities

provide community-based crisis intervention services for children and adult populations with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses on mobile crisis and mobile evaluation teams which includes direct client contact in the community
partnering with law enforcement
crisis intervention
field clinical assessments
outreach services
provide community-based crisis prevention and early intervention services to clients and the community
provide direction to a Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Specialist I, and oversight and training to graduate clinical interns

Benefits

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)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
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, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
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
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