Behavioral Health Specialist I
Company: Turning Point Community Programs
Location: Elk Grove
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description GENERAL PURPOSE Under the
administrative supervision of the Program Director or designee,
this at-will direct service position is responsible for providing
psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for
Turning Point members. This position also involves advocating for
members in all areas of treatment and helping them apply for and
receive services. Additional support in the areas of medication
management, resource connection (e.g., housing resources, AOD, PCP,
OP, etc.), counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed.
Involves providing after hours, “on-call” coverage on a rotational
basis based on program needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) The duties listed below are intended only as
illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them
from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical
assignment to this class. In the absence of the Program Director or
designee, provides leadership and direction for clients as
assigned. Advocates for clients in all areas of treatment and helps
them apply for and receive services; empowers clients in meeting
their goals. Advocates for and assists clients and their families
in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care,
housing, food, and clothing as indicated. Supports individual
service plans for each client. Maintains all client records and
completes required documentation and data entry according to
program standards including progress notes, activity reports, and
logs, etc. Meets regularly with clients at Turning Point sites or
in the field, at job sites, homes, board and care facilities,
skilled nursing facilities and other appropriate sites. Consults
with or meets regularly with the client’s family, care provider or
other significant persons with client’s consent. Coaches clients in
developing age-appropriate social skills, money management,
personal hygiene, and job readiness. Assists in establishing
client’s eligibility for Medi-Cal or other benefits and advocates
for continuation of benefits when appropriate. Develops financial
management plans for clients who receive Representative Payee
Services and authorizes appropriate expenditures. Interacts
productively within the team in order to provide holistic case
management services to an identified group of clients. Provides
“on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the clients and
consistent with the philosophy of the program. Drives on program
business using personal vehicle for the purposes of medication
outreach, home visits, transporting clients to
appointments/activities, community/county meetings/trainings, MH
court. Attends to the safety, health, and wellbeing of clients.
Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and
abilities outlined above is through graduation from high school or
an accredited GED program and four (4) years of varied experience
as a provider of direct mental health services. Relevant higher
education may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience.
OPTIMUM: Graduation from a four (4) year university or college with
a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field
and four (4) years varied experience as a provider of direct mental
health services or meeting other Mental Health Rehabilitation
Specialist qualifications. LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS: · California driver’s license & current vehicle
insurance/registration · Reliable means of transportation capable
of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old
excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles,
mopeds, and motorcycles. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30
pm Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from
2-4PM, located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho
Cordova, CA 95670
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