WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Education and Experience: Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor encouraged though not required, Psychiatric Technician’s license, Registered Nurse, or Peer Support Specialist Certification; or Patient Navigation Certification; or Certification in Community Health, Advocacy, Drug and Alcohol similar discipline and/or equivalent work experience. Five or more years of experience in a behavioral health organization. Five plus years of supervisory experience required. Strong understanding of family and group dynamics. Must have strong organizational and crisis management skills, strong knowledge of documentation requirements, treatment planning, and assessment. Two or more years of experience with electronic health records (EHR) preferred. One or more years of experience in first responder related field, preferred.
Professional: Must be fluent in English. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Ability to work in an independent, organized, calm and reassuring manner using good boundaries and good judgment; to be reliable, dependable, and flexible; and to accept supervision, suggestions, and feedback. Ability to work within all the rules, regulations, and policies that govern agency compliance. Must have excellent oral and written skills, be organized, responsible, professional, able to work on many projects simultaneously, to be flexible, empathic, and able to relate to clients, other professionals, and the general community. Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook). Must be a positive team player. Must have and maintain a valid California driver’s license with an insurable driving record and insured personal car to use on the job.
Physical Requirements: Physically capable of the following intermittent activities: stretching, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, reaching above and below the shoulder, pushing, pulling, grasping, and lifting up to 30 pounds in weight. Physically capable of the following extended activities: driving, writing, standing, typing, and sitting.
BENEFITS OFFERED: Medical, dental, vision and life and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts for health, dependent and transit costs, retirement savings plan with company match, eligibility for loan forgiveness, continuing education credits available through our learning management system, discount program and generous paid time off.
DEI STATEMENT: Buckelew Programs values transparency, equity, accountability and inclusion. As a behavioral health organization, we firmly believe that feeling understood, accepted, and supported is essential to mental well-being and promoting recovery; we welcome all people regardless of identities and circumstances. As a thought leader in mental health, substance misuse, suicide prevention, housing equity and community building, we recognize the need to stay current and responsive to diverse communities by bringing different people together to be their authentic selves.
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