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JOB Under general supervision, to provide paraprofessional and treatment support services for County Behavioral Health clients in an assigned program or service area; to learn and perform initial client interviewing and service intake; to learn procedures and develop and facilitate clients' services and case management plans; to provide counseling and educational services under appropriate guidance; and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) {Many of the assignments described below are performed in a training and learning capacity with an incumbent expected to develop the capacity to increasingly work on a more independent basis.} Learns and performs basic assignments in the conduct of initial intake interviews for appraisal of client needs and program eligibility; meets with individuals, families, and groups to provide a variety of case management and support services related to the program or service area to which assigned; provides support in clinic and community settings; assists with the development of program services and functions; provides some basic counseling services under appropriate guidance; communicates with, listens to, and observes clients during individual and group counseling sessions; obtains information to assess clients' needs; formulates case management and service plans; evaluates client progress; prepares and maintains case records and documentation; may assist with development and implementation of specialized prevention and recovery support activities, including support groups, parenting education, life experience activities and supported independent living, recreation and work experience; provides support services including office support, as needed; works with individuals to facilitate access and use of community resources; maintains records of services provided as required by State and federal regulations and Department policies; assists other staff with support, office, transportation and other program related activities; performs crisis interventions, as needed; works with individuals to facilitate access and use of community resources.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and

FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in office, clinic, or community environments; work is performed with people who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry and first working level in the Behavioral Health Case Manager class series. Incumbents learn methods, procedures and policies and perform basic assignments in providing direct and support services. They work with individuals, couples, families, or groups, as appropriate. When incumbents have demonstrated sufficient work skills and gained two years of experience, they are eligible for promotion to the Behavioral Health Case Manager II level. This class is distinguished from Behavioral Health Case Manager II in that Behavioral Health Case Manager II incumbents are expected to provide a broader array of client support services and be responsible for an assigned specialty area.

REPORTS TO

Behavioral Health Deputy Director - Adult Services and Substance Abuse or Substance Abuse Specialist

III. CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

None.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

In addition to our everyday duties, we have an added responsibility to help in a declared disaster. Under California law, all public employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon in the event of a disaster. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Government Code 3100-3102; Labor Code 3211.92(b).