Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara ยท 5 days ago
Temporary Extra Help Behavioral Health Specialist - ART
Bellingham, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$31.54/hr - $31.54/hr
3+ years expWhatcom County Health and Community Services is hiring for the position of Temporary Extra Help Behavioral Health Specialist working in the ART team. The role involves responding to non-violent behavioral health 911 calls and providing support to individuals facing mental health challenges, ensuring they receive necessary services and advocacy within the community.
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Responsibilities
Cultivates contacts and establish and maintain positive, effective, collaborative working relationships with agencies and organizations throughout Whatcom County in an effort to care for and assist individuals who have frequent contact with law enforcement, emergency medical services, the hospital and other individuals in need of social services
Collaborates with outside service providers to bridge gaps in existing community social services to better serve the unique needs of individuals encountered and help reduce barriers experienced by program participants
Actively participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to assess client needs and create wrap around support services. Develops and implements Community Support Plan for each participant, which addresses their self-identified needs for food, clothing, shelter, health care and substance use disorder treatment and other areas related to their overall wellbeing
Monitors and evaluates progress of program participants; makes recommendations
Provides advocacy and support for participants within the social service, medical and/or criminal justice system including court appearances, written communication and follow up with prosecutors and attorneys, probation, judicial officers, mental health and substance use disorder providers, housing, medical care and other community partners
Accompanies and transports participants to appointments as needed
Collects and maintains accurate data and case records in accordance with HIPPA (45 CFR Parts 160) and Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records (42 CFR Part 2)
Provides feedback for continued program development to meet the on-going and changing needs to best serve the vulnerable populations of Whatcom County
Performs all job duties on the continuum of care spectrum utilizing the principles of Harm Reduction and Trauma Informed Care
Serves as point of contact and primary liaison with law enforcement, community, and others making program referrals
Depending on assignment:
Meets with case managers to create a list of clients who have been difficult to locate, and creates a plan for locating them
Conducts street outreach to locate and attempt to engage referred individuals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social work, social sciences or other field directly related to human services
3 years of professional experience working with vulnerable adults living with severe mental illness, homelessness, and/or substance use disorders
Knowledge of governmental and private sector human services programs and systems; and principles of Harm Reduction and Trauma Informed Care and strength-based, client-drive, recovery-focused treatment approaches
Support referred individuals in order to determine appropriate behavioral health services
Establish and maintain rapport with those experiencing symptoms of substance use and/or mental illness in order to determine appropriate community resources and services
Support diversity, racial equity, social justice and multi-cultural understanding in the workplace and the community
Respond effectively to crisis situations. Promote strength-based, client drive, recovery focused treatment approaches
Work in a field-based environment such as working from a vehicle, conducting home based visits, going into encampments, working on the streets or from shelters
A driving record that meets County standards and possess a valid driver's license at time of hire and throughout employment
Background check must meet County criteria, including disclosure of serious crimes and sex crimes per RCW 43.43
Must have current Washington State Suicide Prevention Training, or obtain within 90 days of employment
Must obtain a First Aid/CPR card within six months of employment and maintain throughout employment
Preferred
Master's degree in social work, social sciences or other field directly related to human services
Certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)
Company
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara is comprised of 7 locations in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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