Behavioral Health Recovery Specialist I / II

Position Information

Bi-Weekly Salary: Level I: $1,934.80 - $2,312.27, Level II: $2,033.75 - $2,430.52

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the examination.

Examinations: Written Exam (Weight 100%): May include knowledge of terminology and diagnosis in mental health and substance abuse, child and adolescent development, case management, interviewing and counseling techniques, basic mental health laws, community resources and other relevant subjects.
 

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards: 
Level I: Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Behavioral Science, Social Work or a related field. If the degree is not in a related field, coursework must have included 12 semester or 16 quarter units in the behavioral sciences OR completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of full time paid experience working in a social service agency, including one (1) year providing services to the mentally ill in a mental health setting; OR possession of a valid license as a Psychiatric Technician or Vocational Nurse issued by the state of California AND two (2) years of full time paid experience working with the chronically mental ill in a mental health setting.

Level II: Completion of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Social Work or related field; OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Behavioral Science,  Social Work or related field AND one (1) year of full time, paid experience working with the chronically mentally ill in a mental health setting; If the degree is not in a related field, coursework must have included 12 semester or 16 quarter units in the behavioral sciences. OR completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units of course work from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of full time, paid experience working with the chronically mentally ill in a mental health setting; OR possession of a valid license as a Psychiatric Technician or Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California AND three (3) years of full time, paid experience working with the chronically mentally ill in a mental health setting.

Possession of a valid Class "C" Driver's license is required.
 

Full Job Description for: Behavioral Health Recovery Specialist I/II

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to venegasmichelle@kerncounty.com. 

This position works within the Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services  Department. For more information about the department, please view their website here. 

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Additional Information

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification. A background investigation is required of candidates who wish to be considered for correctional medicine assignments. Felony convictions are disqualifying, and some misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying. 

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

Note: Incumbents may be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline. Applicants who wish to be considered for bilingual employment must submit a bilingual certificate issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).
 
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
 

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.