Behavioral Specialist

About the role

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento and among the most highly respected. Under the supervision of the Therapeutic Behavior Services Supervisor, the Therapeutic Behavioral Services Specialist assesses and develops behavioral intervention plans for clients who are manifesting behavior that meets criteria for the program. The Therapeutic Behavioral Services Specialist provides one-on-one intensive services to youth, including crisis safety planning, collaborates with the primary mental health provider and educates the caregiver on strategies to support the youth.

Responsibilities

Direct Services (75%)

• Provide leadership in the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral intervention plans.
• Methodology will be consistent with applied behavioral model.
• Complete a thorough functional analysis of referred youth and develop a collaborative plan with identified caregiver.
• Ensures that the intensity and frequency of services meets the identified level of need in the youth and family.
• Coordinate and collaborate with referring provider during the process of developing a behavioral plan as well as ongoing communication with regard to progress made and discharge planning.
• Provide collateral services to caregiver in the development of the behavioral plan as well as providing psychoeducation and parenting education.
• Engages and teaches caregivers with the expectation that the services are short-term to support the sustainability of positive progress.