BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - 01072025-64461

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, DISTRICT 81 BHS, SUMNER COUNTY

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Master's Degree from an accredited university in one of the following: Social Work, Human Development, Psychology or Counseling. Other masters degrees in the social and/or behavioral sciences that provide a pathway to licensure may be acceptable after review and approval by the Director of Behavioral Health/designee.

Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, an employee in this class provides guidance, advice, and resources for treatment to clients. This is the working level class in the Behavioral Health Specialist series. This classification works as a clinical position within the assigned work location and may be required to travel as needed to assist with other offices in the district. This class differs from the Behavioral Health Manager in that the latter supervises incumbents of this class.

Responsibilities

1. An employee in this class may be assigned to or rotated among a number of assignments such as completion of substance use and mental health assessments, treatment plans, crisis management, facilitating groups, file organization, case management, referrals to community resources and individual counseling sessions.
2. Complete releases of information, grant entries, client case notes, data collection and monthly reports.
3. Complete department training and attend required continuing education credits.
4. Facilitates substance use treatment groups.
5. Provides individual counseling addressing substance use and mental health to clients.
6. Plays an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
7. Completes substance use and mental health assessments on clients.
8. Creates and monitors individualized treatment plans for clients.
9. Collaborates with other treatment agencies when additional intervention is needed.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Knowledgeable of Therapy and Counseling methodology and practices.
2. Ability to communicate effectively using both Verbal and Written communication methods.
3. Ability to exercise Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving skills in all settings, including emergencies and high stress situations.
4. Skilled in Conflict Management.
5. Must be able to provide a high level of Customer Focus and Customer Service to Clients
6. Skilled in Time Management and Organization methods.

Tools & Equipment

1. Electronic Devices
2. Office Equipment