Behavioral Health Specialist

7 days ago

United StatesFull TimeHealthcare Administration

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Cook County as a Behavioral Health Specialist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

related paperwork, in accordance with state and federal

Requirements

Article EE, Civilian Selection Process, of the Sheriff’s Employment Action Manual (SEAM), applies to this employment process and can be found at the following link: https://cookcountysheriffil. gov/wp

content/uploads/2025/11/SEAM

Benefits & Compensation

09/OE26. Employee Benefits Overview (EBO)_County. pdf Drug and Alcohol

Free Workplace It is the policy of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to provide a drug

and alcohol

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join Cook County as a Behavioral Health Specialist.

Key Skills

Case managementMental health assessmentSubstance abuse treatmentCrisis interventionTreatment planningCare coordinationDiagnostic evaluationRelapse preventionConflict resolutionDocumentationMotivational interviewingForensic population supportCultural competencyMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Health Specialist position at Cook County includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Healthcare Administration — healthcare professional Career Context

This Healthcare Administration position at Cook County is open to healthcare professional candidates.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case management, Mental health assessment, Substance abuse treatment, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Care coordination, Diagnostic evaluation, Relapse prevention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Healthcare Administration role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Specialist provides clinical interventions, case management, and care coordination for participants at the Community Resource Center. They assess client needs, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate successful reentry and community s...

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental care, Vision care, Paid holidays, Floating holiday, Sick leave, Vacation leave, Life insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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