Behavioral Health Specialist
County of San Bernardino
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Behavioral Health Technician I/II
County of Tulare
Health and Human Services Agency
Location
Visalia, California, 93291
Salary
$45,438.88 - $61,009.81
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting patients in behavioral health settings by administering medications, providing counseling and crisis intervention, and helping with daily living skills and group activities.
It also includes practical tasks like stocking supplies, transporting patients to appointments, and maintaining records.
A good fit would be someone with a compassionate nature, basic medical knowledge, and experience in mental health support who enjoys hands-on patient care.
Key Requirements
- Administer medications to patients and maintain accurate records
- Conduct individual counseling, crisis intervention, and pre-care coverage
- Lead daily living skills sessions and resocialization groups for Day Treatment programs
- Stock and manage medical supply inventory
- Transport patients to medical appointments and laboratory tests
- Coordinate with physicians and pharmacies for medication orders
Full Job Description
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.
If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Level I: $3,786 - $4,614 Monthly
Level II: $4,171 - $5,084 Monthly
Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Requirements
Level I:
- Administer medications to patients, chart appropriate records, review medicine orders regularly, obtain appropriate physician approval, and coordinate with pharmacy as needed.
- Stock and maintain medical supply inventory.
- Transport patients to doctor's appointments and for laboratory tests.
- Conduct individual counseling, crisis intervention and pre-care coverage.
- Conduct work oriented daily living skills sessions and resocialization activity groups for the Day Treatment program.
For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.
Level II:
- Provide nursing support coverage at outreach groups and satellite clinics.
- Consult with physicians regarding patients and medication adjustments.
- Participate in carrying out individual and group treatment programs for patients as part of the treatment team; encourage patient participation in treatment activities.
- Visit patients in their homes, in board and care facilities, or in other community placement locations to carry out prescribed treatment plans.
- Motivate patients to develop self-reliance in daily living.
For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Level I:
Education:
- Completion of an approved psychiatric technician or nursing program.
Experience:
- One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to a Community Behavioral Health Worker II in the County of Tulare or related nursing experience.
Level II:
Education:
- Completion of an approved psychiatric technician or nursing program.
Experience:
- One (1) year of experience in a Behavioral Health and/or developmentally disabled program assisting with the treatment and care of patients.
Knowledge of:
Level I & Level II:
- Basic concepts of mental illness and Behavioral Health including the physical, emotional, and social needs of emotionally disturbed individuals.
- Fundamentals of psychiatric and Behavioral Health nursing care.
- Basic medical and psychiatric terminology.
- Principles and techniques involved in the care and treatment of individual, or groups of mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally retarded patients.
- Contra-indications, side effects and signs of medication complications.
Skill/Ability to:
Level I:
- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Apply routine psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded patients.
- Recognize symptoms indicative of adverse patient reactions.
- Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
- Participate in treatment programs for patients.
- Understand and follow written and oral directions.
- Express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Level II:
- In addition to Level I:
- Work independently in providing coverage at outreach locations or providing patient supervision assistance.
- Assist in training and instructing others.
- Work independently in providing coverage at outreach locations or providing patient supervision assistance.
- Assist in training and instructing others.
License or Certificate:
Level I & Level II:
Possession of a valid license as a Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse as issued by the State of California.Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).
Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.
For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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