Behavioral Health Worker I

County of Nevada•Crown Point, CA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Interested in joining a fast-paced work environment filled with caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable community members experiencing behavioral health and/or substance use disorders? The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is currently hiring Behavioral Health Workers to support client success! We are currently seeking Behavioral Health Workers (BHWs) for the Nevada County Behavioral Health Department HOME Team. Please be sure to apply for all levels (BHW I, II, and III) which you may be qualified for.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade
Experience working in a social work, behavioral health or substance abuse program dealing with individual's emotional and mental problems.

Nice To Haves

Completion of college course work from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, counseling or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide client-centered care coordination and support for adults experiencing mental health or co-occurring needs.
Help clients stabilize and work toward recovery by connecting them with therapy, psychiatry, housing, benefits, and community resources.
Through outreach and ongoing engagement, assist clients in navigating services, monitor progress toward goals, and collaborate with clinical teams and partners to promote safety, stability, and overall well-being.
Provide individual, family, and group services that support children and families in building skills, achieving goals, and improving overall well-being.
Connect clients and families with community resources and supports while teaching important life skills such as social skills, healthy recreation, independent living, anger management, and other skills that promote positive development and success.
Provide intensive, client-centered wraparound services to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, helping them achieve stability and improved quality of life.
Through outreach in shelters, day centers, encampments, and community settings, connect clients to housing navigation, medical and mental health providers as well as substance use treatment services.
Provide care coordination, individual support, and group services to help clients achieve recovery goals and improve overall well-being.
Connect clients with treatment, housing, benefits, and community resources while teaching skills that support relapse prevention, healthy decision-making, and sustained recovery.