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Behavioral Health Specialist II - Multiple Locations
County of Riverside
Behavioral Health
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$22.46 - $30.86
per hour
Type
Full Time
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February 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping people with mental health issues by interviewing them, providing counseling, visiting clients in their homes, and connecting them to professional care or resources.
It's a team-based role in a county health system focused on supporting individuals and families in Riverside County, California.
A good fit would be someone compassionate with experience in mental health support, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle emergencies like crisis calls.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as psychology, social work, or behavioral health
- Experience in case management within a mental health system
- Ability to conduct interviews and assessments for mental health needs on walk-in or telephone basis
- Skills in counseling individuals and groups to build social adjustment and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in home visits to assess, counsel, and monitor client progress
- Capability to respond to emergencies, such as suicide calls, and refer clients to appropriate resources
- Valid driver's license and ability to work flexible schedules based on department needs
Full Job Description
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* New 5.5% salary differential above base hourly rate*
Applications to this posting will be valid for up to 90 days.
The Riverside University Health Systems - Behavioral Health and Medical Center/CHC department(s) are currently recruiting for multiple Behavioral Health Specialist II positions throughout Riverside County. As positions become available, the recruiter will review applications and refer applicants on an individual basis should they meet the department's requirements.
This posting will be used to fill Behavioral Health Specialist II vacancies throughout multiple regions of Riverside County. An updated resume and transcripts/degree must be uploaded at time of application in order to be considered for any positions.
Applications to this posting will be valid for up to 90 days.
The County of Riverside’s - Riverside University Health System-Behavioral Health Department is seeking to fill Behavioral Health Specialist II positions, located throughout Riverside County, CA. The most competitive candidates will possess case management and experience working in a Mental Health System.
As positions become available, the recruiter will review applications and refer applicants on an individual basis should they meet the department's requirements.
The work schedule for these positions may vary depending on the departments needs.
The certification list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill multiple mission-critical Behavioral Health Specialist II vacancies that may occur in the coming weeks throughout Riverside County.
Applications to this posting will be valid for up to 90 days.
The County of Riverside’s - Riverside University Health System-Behavioral Health Department is seeking to fill Behavioral Health Specialist II positions, located throughout Riverside County, CA. The most competitive candidates will possess case management and experience working in a Mental Health System.
As positions become available, the recruiter will review applications and refer applicants on an individual basis should they meet the department's requirements.
The work schedule for these positions may vary depending on the departments needs.
The certification list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill multiple mission-critical Behavioral Health Specialist II vacancies that may occur in the coming weeks throughout Riverside County.
*5.5% salary differential above base hourly rate only applies to the Behavioral Health Roles*
Meet the Team!
At RUHS Behavioral Health, you’ll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.
If you’re passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!
For more information, please visit www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health
Requirements
• Interviews consumers to team with mental health professionals in determining the needs of individuals or groups on a walk-in/telephone basis; responds to potential suicide or other emergency telephone calls; describes basic services to consumers; discusses goals and objectives of proposed treatment plans and establishes contract with consumer; assists consumer in recognizing and solving conditions in the consumer's environment which may contribute to mental health problems; as part of a team, counsels individual consumers and groups to develop social adjustment skills and to increase client resolution of identified problems.• Visits clients, individually or as part of a team, in a variety of living situations to help assess the mental health needs of individuals and families; places consumers who may have difficulty caring for themselves into an appropriate care or treatment facility; visits consumers to observe progress, provide counseling, gather data, and to report significant changes in the consumer's condition to designated professional staff.
• Refers consumers to appropriate resources and/or makes appointment with behavioral health professional(s) for diagnosis and evaluation; assists the consumer, family, and other concerned individuals in filing for and obtaining various kinds of assistance such as financial, housing, or legal; monitors consumer services to insure that a continuum of services is available.
• Gathers data from consumer/family interviews, past records, other information, to gain understanding and verification of previous disorders and treatment episodes; refers consumer to physicians for medication, observation, and treatment; advocates for the client; consults with other individuals and groups regarding services available within the Mental Health Department and specific needs of particular consumers.
• May provide direction to volunteers interested in performing services in Riverside County behavioral Health programs; acts as a liaison between the Mental Health Department and other agencies, departments, organizations, and community groups; May act as an agency representative to community organizations.
• Schedules or assists in the scheduling of needed transportation for consumer services; maintains records and writes reports and summaries for consumer records or other documentation including care status, care reviews, case management plans, summaries, and reports; prepares correspondence and special reports as necessary; attends in-service workshops and training.
Qualifications
OPTION IEducation: Completion of 30 sem./45 qtr. units in psychology, sociology, or related behavioral science coursework from a recognized college.
OPTION II
Experience: Six months of experience as a Behavioral Health Specialist I with Riverside County.
OPTION III
Experience: One year of experience equivalent to Behavioral Health Specialist I with a California County Mental Health Agency or private Mental Health care facility.
Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices involved in improving mental health; laws, rules, and regulations governing a public mental health agency; behavioral health programs and services available to the community and their functions; principles and techniques of individual and group counseling; interviewing and problem solving methods.
Ability to: Work effectively with a wide variety of different agencies, organizations, and individuals; Interview clients, recognize the relevant and significant facts, and take appropriate action pertaining to behavioral health needs; implement a treatment plan and monitor a client's progress toward established goals; understand and evaluate psychological, cultural, and social factors affecting behavioral patterns; interpret agency programs and policies to clients, the general public, and agencies/organizations; apply laws, rules, and regulations governing a public mental health agency in specific situations; communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
Additional Information
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Jesus Colin at JColin@rivco.org or (951) 955-0234.
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