Behavioral Health Specialist II - School Counseling

The County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency has a rewarding and challenging opportunity for you to join our team as a Behavioral Health Specialist II. This position is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to grow, and to serve the public in supporting the many services that are offered to the public. This position also offers a competitive benefits package.

 

The current position is assigned to the Behavioral Health Department's Prevention and Early Intervention programs, specifically school based early intervention counseling as part of middle and high school Student Assistance Programs. The position would start immediately, within the current school year.

 

The Specialist will be responsible for providing behavioral health screening, counseling, and referrals, alcohol and drug education, mental health wellness promotion, and service delivery to schools and program participants, including youth, families, educators, and the public. Behavioral Health Specialists assigned to secondary school counseling are required to work in interdisciplinary teams, provide individual and group counseling, screening and referral, and work with community and parents to promote health and wellness on campus. This includes culturally relevant and inclusive services for a diverse school population.

 

All prevention and early intervention Specialists develop and implement wellness activities which address mental health and substance abuse issues. This position requires work in all areas of the County and is based on a flexible schedule with limited weekend and evening work and expectation.

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This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time.

The Ideal Candidate

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: 

Either A: Master's degree program in a counseling or related field

Or B: Bachelors degree in a human social services/sciences or related health field, and two (2) years of experience in providing behavioral health prevention/counseling services;

Or C: Two (2) years post-secondary education in a human/social services or related health field and Four (4) years experience in providing behavioral health prevention/counseling services; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in education, recreation, social, human, or behavioral sciences or a related field;

Or D: High school diploma or equivalent and a Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Registered Nurse, or a drug and alcohol treatment certificate or equivalent, AND four (4) years experience in providing behavioral health prevention/counseling services;

Or E: two years of experience as a Behavioral Health Specialist I, or equivalent.