Current Openings Quality Improvement Outpatient, Riverside Must be AOD certified  A Valid California Driver's License is required.   The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health Department  is currently recruiting a Behavioral Health Specialist IV (BHS IV).   Quality Improvement - Outpatient, Riverside, CA. Riverside University Health System's (RUHS), Behavioral Health department's (BH), Quality Improvement - Outpatient office provides oversight and review of all Mental Health clinics and Managed Care providers providing services to our beneficiaries. The office handles any problems, complaints, and/or grievances and assures program compliance with state and federal regulations.   This position will work a 9/80 schedule and will require some driving therefore a California driver's license is required.  Candidates are required to be  certified as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor and to have a valid Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) certification in accordance with the certification requirements as pursuant to Sections 11755, 11864, 11876 (a), and 11834.50 of the California Health and Safety Code and Sections 9846, 10125 and 10564 of the California Code of Regulations through either the California Consortium of Addictions Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) or the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs or Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC).   This recruitment may remain open until filled. The certification list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill any other mission-critical Behavioral Health Specialist IV vacancies that may occur in the coming weeks.   Meet the Team! http://www.ruhealth.org/en-us/behavioral-health *  Contact diverse community groups to encourage and support the development of substance abuse education, prevention, and counseling programs. * Consult with community-based organizations and schools on specific substance abuse-related concerns they may have. * Assist public and private programs in the development of information and administrative tools necessary to support substance abuse preventive efforts. * Assist public and private organizations in the development of tools necessary to identify substance abuse problems and provide substance abuse prevention and treatment services. * Develop individual outlines and guidelines for substance abuse education, counseling and prevention programs; recommend to interested organizations the amount and type of resources necessary to establish effective substance abuse prevention and counseling programs. * May provide some substance abuse counseling or prevention services as needed. * Work with community organizations to create a more favorable attitude toward individuals recovering from substance abuse; work with community-based organizations to identify potential sources of funds for substance abuse efforts. * Write grant proposals; assist in the evaluation of the County's substance abuse consultation services and strategic prevention programs, recommending modifications as necessary; may supervise individuals assigned to special projects.  Contact diverse community groups to encourage and support the development of substance abuse education, prevention, and counseling programs.   Consult with community-based organizations and schools on specific substance abuse-related concerns they may have. Assist public and private programs in the development of information and administrative tools necessary to support substance abuse preventive efforts. Assist public and private organizations in the development of tools necessary to identify substance abuse problems and provide substance abuse prevention and treatment services. Develop individual outlines and guidelines for substance abuse education, counseling, and prevention programs; recommend to interested organizations the amount and type of resources necessary to establish effective substance abuse prevention and counseling programs. May provide some substance abuse counseling or prevention services as needed. Work with community organizations to create a more favorable attitude toward individuals recovering from substance abuse; work with community-based organizations to identify potential sources of funds for substance abuse efforts. Write grant proposals; assist in the evaluation of the County's substance abuse consultation services and strategic prevention programs, recommending modifications as necessary; may supervise individuals assigned to special projects. Experience: Two years in a recognized substance abuse treatment program in an administrative, prevention, counseling or provider capacity. Other Requirements Certificate: Incumbents are required to be certified with an Alcohol and Other Drug certification in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 11833(b)(1).  License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License will be required. ALL OPTIONS Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices involved in improving behavioral health; laws, rules, and regulations governing a public substance abuse agency; substance abuse programs and services available to the community and their functions; principles and techniques of individual and group substance abuse 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 substance abuse's addictive behavior; 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 substance abuse agency in specific situations; communicate effectively in verbal and written form. License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required for this position. This position is open to all applicants.. For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Jeremy Holforty: jholfort@rivco.org / 951-955-5558.