Date Posted:

August 21, 2015

Salary: 

$6,401-$8,001/Month

Description:

The San Mateo County Health System is seeking an experienced individual for the position of Mental Health Program Specialist to focus on two major efforts: 1) coordinating activities addressing the needs of clients and families with complex clinical issues such as co-occurring mental health and substance use issues in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division, including clinical issues related to Primary Care and Criminal Justice concerns; and 2) coordinating the Crisis Collaboration efforts of BHRS with other entities in the County of San Mateo. Additional duties include participating in the discussion and revision of division policies and procedures regarding practices concerning co-occurring disorders (COD); educating community groups and agencies on behavioral health services and awareness; consulting regarding service delivery systems on the Community Services Area model in use at BHRS; coordinating the Crisis Collaboration Committee; coordinating the Change Agent Co-Occurring related activities; co-leading the Complex Case Conferences for BHRS with the BHRS Medical Director; and collaborating on training efforts related to all the areas noted.

The current vacancy is in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division located in San Mateo, CA, but will travel to attend meetings and perform other duties of the position.

The Mental Health Program Specialist will coordinate program activities with services provided by the Division’s clinics, private service providers, schools, state institutions and other public or community agencies; establish and maintain program procedures that are consistent with Federal, State and local laws governing mental health services; monitor and consult with contract providers to ensure compliance with services requested by the County and help determine jointly beneficial solutions to problem areas; research and prepare grant proposals for specific behavioral health projects; evaluate and integrate changes in legislation into the program procedures; provide clinical consultation to various agencies; track the clinical follow-up from the Complex Case Conferences; plan and develop projects and meetings for the Crisis Collaboration Committee; and compile data and prepare program evaluations and other reports as needed.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
• Proficiency in providing both mental health and substance use treatment services in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of current best practices in the fields of addiction treatment and mental health regarding co-occurring substance use and mental illness
• Knowledge of crisis intervention efforts
• Ability to communicate well in large public groups from a wide array of backgrounds and interests, including law enforcement, direct care providers and educators, and oversee the work product of a large number of individuals implementing program-based quality improvement activities
• Flexibility in job assignments and able to work among line clinical and administrative staff, consultants and management
• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to work with the “big picture” of systems change, while managing many levels of detail in implementation
• Ability to provide leadership and promote quality improvement processes, as well as an ability to negotiate, solve complex problems and resolve conflict

Qualified candidates will have a valid California license as one of the following: 1) Clinical Social Worker; 2) Marriage and Family Therapist; 3) Clinical Psychologist; or 4) Registered Nurse. A typical way to qualify is three years of experience as a Mental Health professional.

How to Apply:

To learn more about the position and to apply online, please visit our website at http://jobs.smcgov.org. Applications are only accepted online. EOE

Filing Deadline:

No closing date