Behavior Specialist II (Safety) (Behavior Specialist II)

Job Description and Duties The Behavior Specialist II (Safety) will be under the general supervision of the Program Assistant in Recovery Mall Services and will receive clinical oversight by a psychologist at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: • Organize, plan, and conduct treatment groups. • Receive referrals and prepare written assessments. • Provide written documentation on the patients’ progress and relapse prevention planning. • Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI). Assists in the maintenance of a safe and secure enviornment through response to physical assults, escape attempts, or other major patient disturbance, and assists in the management of the conduct of the patients. • Provides support to the Program by providing back up assistance. • Coordinate community volunteers to speak at recovery meetings. • Computer skills will be necessary for data collection, entry, and monitoring. • Employ office organizational skills. • Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Click here to take the Behavior Specialist II Examination Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.