Posting number: 2026-02326
Department: HHSA - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Division: Behavioral Health Services
Job classification: Behavioral Health Services Specialist I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Mental Health, Counseling
The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.
For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule. County Website
Behavioral Health Services Specialist I $21.65 - $27.66 Hourly
Behavioral Health Services Specialist II $24.88- $31.79 Hourly
Under clinical supervision, to provide paraprofessional and treatment support services for county behavioral health clients in an assigned program or service area; to provide counseling and educational services under appropriate guidance; to develop and facilitate client services and case management plans; and to do related work as required. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.
This is the entry and first working level in the Behavioral Health Services Specialist class series. Incumbents have responsibility for providing direct and support services working 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 Services Specialist II level. This class is distinguished from Behavioral Health Services Specialist II in that Behavioral Health Services Specialist II incumbents are expected to provide a broader array of client support services and be responsible for an assigned specialty area.
Behavioral Health Systems Administrator
None.
Under clinical supervision, to provide paraprofessional and treatment support services for county Behavioral Health clients in an assigned program or service area; to provide counseling and educational services under appropriate guidance; to develop and facilitate client services and case management plans; and to do related work as required. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.
This is the fully experienced working level in the Behavioral Health Services Specialist class series. Incumbents have responsibility for providing direct and support services working with individuals, couples, families, or groups, as appropriate. Incumbents are required to have case management expertise in a specialty area such as perinatal child care, parenting education, alcohol and drug recovery, life skills education, youth group facilitation, and other assigned program areas. This classification is distinguished from the Behavioral Health Services Specialist I class in that Behavioral Health Services Specialist II incumbents are expected to provide a broader array of client support services and be responsible for an assigned specialty area.
Behavioral Health Systems Administrator
None.
In a training, learning, and basic working capacity 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 assigned program services and functions; provides comprehensive counseling services under appropriate guidance; communicates with, listens to, and observes clients in individual and group counseling sessions; obtains information to assess clients' needs; formulates case management and service plans and evaluates client progress; prepares and maintains case records and documentation; facilitates client services by providing assistance in securing housing, employment, child care, transportation, and assistance with meal preparation and shopping; 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 and receptionist services at Behavioral Health program sites; works with individuals to facilitate access and use of community resources; maintains records of services provided as required state and federal regulations and department policies; provides in-service training and technical assistance for other agencies and community organizations; may develop treatment plans and provide services in collaborative team efforts; assists other staff with support, office, transportation, and other program related activities; performs crisis interventions in the office, or at the hospital, as needed.
Meets with individuals, families, and groups to provide a variety of case management and support services related to the assigned program or service area; provides support in clinic and community settings; assists with the development of program services and functions; provides comprehensive counseling services under appropriate guidance; communicates with, listens to, and observes clients in individual/group counseling sessions; obtains information to assess clients' needs; formulates case management and service plans, evaluating client progress; prepares and maintains case records and documentation; facilitates client services by providing assistance in securing housing, employment, child care, transportation, and assistance with meal preparation and shopping; 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 and receptionist services at Behavioral Health program sites; works with individuals to facilitate access and use of community resources; maintains records of services provided as required State and Federal regulations and Department policies; provides in-service training and technical assistance for other agencies and community organizations; may develop treatment plans and provide services in collaborative team efforts; assists other staff with support, office, transportation, and other program related activities; performs crisis interventions in the office, or at the hospital, as needed.
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Completion of college courses in a behavioral or social science area, including, but not limited to Addiction, Psychology, Sociology, Recreation, Child Care, Social Work, Counseling, and related fields. Some previous experience in providing behavioral health program services is desirable.
Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate and valid driver's license.
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Completion of college courses in a behavioral or social science area, including, but not limited to Addiction, Psychology, Sociology, Recreation, Child Care, Social Work, Counseling, and related fields. Two years of responsible experience in providing specialized Behavioral Health program service comparable to a Behavioral Health Service Specialist I with Siskiyou County.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate driver's license.
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
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.
Siskiyou County is located in inland northern California, adjacent to the Oregon border. As the fifth largest county in California by area, Siskiyou County features spectacular natural beauty and scenic cities and towns including Yreka--the County Seat, Mt. Shasta, Weed, Dunsmuir, McCloud and Tulelake as well as Butte Valley, Scott Valley, Shasta Valley and the Klamath River Corridor.
Currently, more than 60% of the land within the County is managed by agencies of the Federal and State governments. These include: The U.S. Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and California Department of Fish and Game. These lands are maintained in various National Forests; Parks; Wilderness Areas; National Grasslands; National Wildlife Refuges; and State Wildlife Areas. Next to the Appalachian region, Siskiyou County is one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the world.
The county offers a stunning range of national forests, outdoor activities, year round tourism, and agriculture, among many other things. The County of Siskiyou is an organization comprised of various agencies and departments. The County’s range of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in Siskiyou county.
