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Behavioral Health Worker

The Department of Behavioral Health is seeking motivated individuals to apply as Behavioral Health Workers. Behavioral Health Workers assist community members and Department staff with resources, referrals, advocacy, and strive to provide consistent care to all members. The Department of Behavioral Health has vacancies at various programs.

Behavioral Health Workers (BHWs) at the Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) work on a locked psychiatric unit as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting clients in a structured and therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include supervising meals, conducting regular client safety checks, assisting with admissions and discharges, completing daily paperwork, and maintaining consistent interactions with clients using verbal de-escalation techniques. Staff should be prepared for the potential need to use trained physical interventions to support de-escalation and maintain safety. All staff are required to complete annual TB testing, obtain CPR and CPI certifications, and participate in ongoing annual training. Current available shifts include PM (2:14 PM–11:45 PM) and NOC (10:45 PM–7:15 AM). This role requires strong communication, teamwork, patience, and the ability to remain calm and responsive in a fast-paced behavioral health setting. This position requires availability for non-traditional hours including weekends, holidays, early mornings, and evenings and includes a 15% site differential.

Access Line is the first point of contact for members in the community who call in, this can often mean connecting members to crisis. Access Line also does statewide screenings to assist members with getting into services. The Access Line requires staff to work some holidays. The Access Line is an office-based setting with 8 staff.

This recruitment is for level I and level II. The salary range for level I is $1,640.00 - $2,196.80 biweekly ($20.50 - $27.47 per hour). The salary range for level II is $1,811.20 - $2,425.60 biweekly ($22.64 - $30.32 per hour). The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular, full-time, part-time or temporary (Extra Help) basis. Extra Help means this may be a Part-Time or Non-Permanent position. The number of hours worked per week may vary and depend on the needs of the department. For terms and conditions concerning Extra Help with Butte County, see Section 6.12c of the Butte County Personnel Rules. FLSA: Non-Exempt