The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.
For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County Website
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to lead and supervise Behavioral Health staff and program activities; to provide specialized and intensive behavioral health treatment, counseling, therapy, and services for department clients; to schedule officer-of-the-day duties; to be responsible for an assigned facility, its programs and its security; to serve as a liaison with community, regional, or state agencies; and to do related work as required. This classification is a for cause, exempt position.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a site supervisor position. Incumbents provide site supervision and leadership at a Behavioral Health Department service site in the county.
REPORTS TO
Deputy or Deputy Director of Behavioral Health systems Administrator or other management staff as assigned.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
Sr./Behavioral Health Nurse, Health Assistant, Clinician I/II, Specialist I/II, other staff as assigned.
Serves as a site supervisor assisting with service and productivity monitoring at a department service site; evaluate performance of subordinates, writes and conducts performance evaluations for assigned staff; makes case assignments; performs or assigns officer-of-the-day duties; provides crisis intervention services on the telephone and with walk-in clients including after hours crisis on call/stand by work; provides staff consultation on complex and difficult cases; provides direct specialized and intensive behavioral health treatment counseling therapy and services to individual clients; performs client evaluations, developing treatment and service plans; serves as a liaison for the County upon request, with regional, and state committees and/or organizations; facilitates staff utilization of community resources; and implements specific site policies and procedures related to service delivery, records maintenance, case documentation, building security, site coverage, computer access, other issues; and other duties as assigned.
Behavioral Health Nurse essential Functions: counsels regarding health status, treatment plans, psychoactive medications, benefits, and side effects of medications, disease preventions, and basic living skills; provides health education regarding personal hygiene, nutrition, and care and treatment of health problems; teaches and demonstrates client care to family members and others; consults with other Behavioral Health staff regarding health care issues and client treatment plans; administers injections; oversees client clinic care; orders medications and stores them in a secure area; maintains a variety of client health and medication records; refers individuals and families to appropriate agencies and resources, as necessary; conducts health appraisals and follow-ups on findings; confers with physicians, other professionals, and concerned parties regarding the needs of clients with mental disabilities; prepares reports and maintains records for treatment, client appraisals, and development of treatment plans
Knowledge of:
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Thorough knowledge of psychological and social aspects and characteristics of emotional disturbances and mental illness.
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Methods and techniques for conducting psychological and social assessments of individuals.
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Principles and methods of individual and group counseling.
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Human behavior and development.
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Available community resources for behavioral health services.
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Problems and needs of the seriously mentally ill.
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Laws and regulations regarding behavioral health and social service programs, especially those pertaining to an individual’s legal rights.
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Basic knowledge of medications and psychotropic drugs used in behavioral health treatments.
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Principles of fiscal control.
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Principles and development of the rehabilitation options within the Short-Doyle Act, Medi-Cal Services, Coordinated Care, and Managed Care Systems.
Behavioral Health Nurse:
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Principles, methods, and practices of general and psychiatric nursing.
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Medical terminology.
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Community resources available for support of individuals in various levels of care.
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Normal and abnormal growth and development patterns.
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Program planning, evaluations and development principles.
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Principles of lead direction, program and work coordination, and training.
Desired Skills:
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Supervise program activities at a Behavioral Health Services site.
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Provide team leadership and facilitate team building.
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Assess mental disorders and functional impairments, developing effective care plans in consultation with clients and other professional staff.
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Conduct effective individual and group psychotherapy.
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Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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Communicate effectively with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Explain complex and technical terminology and concepts in an understandable and non-threatening manner.
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Establish and maintain a variety of personal and administrative records, clinical documentation, and related materials.
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Effectively represent the Behavioral Health Department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other county staff, and other government organizations.
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Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
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Provide a variety of general and psychiatric nursing services.
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Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and other staff.
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Prepare case work records and make sound recommendations regarding client progress and care.
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Interact with other professionals in a managed care environment with regards to patient care.
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Provide work direction and coordination for other staff.
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Develop and maintain mental health records and prepare clear and concise reports.
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Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services.
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Integrate a number of clinical approaches in the development of treatment plans.
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Effectively represent the Behavioral Health Department in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies.
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Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with placements.
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
- Completion of an appropriate graduate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or closely related fields from an accredited college or university;
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- Two years of experience at a level equivalent to Sr. Behavioral Health Nurse or Behavioral Health Clinician II in Siskiyou County. A year of providing clinical supervision is preferred.
Behavioral Health Nurse Special Requirements:
License: Valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing.
Possession of a California license as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist is required.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is typically performed in an office environment, but may require some field work; work is performed with people who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; and there is continuous contact with other staff and the public.
