Job Description
Description Turning Point Community Programs is seeking a
Behavioral Health Specialist I for our
Justicia program in
Modesto . Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) provides integrated, cost-effective mental health services, employment and housing for adults, children and their families that promote recovery, independence and self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative and high quality services that assist adults and children with psychiatric, emotional and/or developmental disabilities in achieving their goals. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) has offered a path to mental health and recovery since 1976. We help people in our community every single day - creating a better space for all types of people in need. Join our mission of offering hope, respect and support to our clients on their journey to mental health and wellness.
GENERAL PURPOSE Under the administrative supervision of the Team Leader or Program Director, this position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for adults.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for assisting and advocating for our members in meeting their expressed goals while living in the community. Additional support in areas of medication management, housing, counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
- In the absence of the Team Leader, provides leadership and direction for clients as assigned.
- Advocates for clients in all areas of treatment and helps them apply for and receive services; empowers clients in meeting their goals.
- Advocates for and assists clients and their families in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food and clothing as indicated.
- Supports individual service plans for each client.
- Meets regularly with clients at Turning Point sites or in the field, at job sites, homes, board and care facilities, skilled nursing facilities and other appropriate sites.
- Consults with or meets regularly with the client's family, care provider or other significant persons with client's consent.
- Coaches clients in developing age-appropriate social skills, money management, personal hygiene, and job readiness.
- Assists in establishing client's eligibility for Medi-Cal or other benefits and advocates for continuation of benefits when appropriate.
- Develop financial management plans for clients who receive Representative Payee Services and authorizes appropriate expenditures.
- Interacts productively within the team in order to provide holistic case management services to an identified group of clients.
- Provides "on-the-spot" counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
- Drives on program business using personal vehicle for the purposes of medication outreach, home visits, transporting clients to appointments/activities, community/county meetings/trainings, MH court.
- Attends to the safety, health, and wellbeing of clients.
- Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner.
- Provides after hours, "on-call" coverage on a rotational basis to program clients.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with frotating on call shifts
Compensation Minimum Qualifications: $24.00 - $25.47 per hour.
Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,
located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!
Position Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: - Graduation from a four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field. Varied experience as a provider of mental health services. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: - Valid California driver's license, current vehicle insurance and driving record acceptable to Turning Point's vehicle insurance company and the Vehicle Driving and Maintenance Policy. Possesses and maintains a safe and reliable form of vehicular transportation excluding motorcycles.
Apply online at: Interested candidates may also attend in person interviews on Thursdays between 2:00PM and 4:00PM located at 3440 Viking Drive, Suite 114, Sacramento, CA 95827.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Shift Days
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Open Date 11/28/2023
Location Justicia
EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
adjustedSeniorityDate None Specified
This position is currently accepting applications.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Rotational program, Local area, Shift work, Monday to Friday,