Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist

About the role

This position is an at-will direct service role within a program. The primary responsibility is to assist and advocate for members in all areas of treatment and help them access and utilize available services.

Responsibilities

• Works in partnership with the provider and the parents, recognizing them as experts on their families.
• Completes intake paperwork and conducts behavioral and strength assessments.
• Facilitates meetings with the child, family, lead provider, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborates on treatment plans with the lead provider.
• Assists family and lead provider in implementing the treatment plan.
• Implements performance outcome evaluations, working with the child and family to enlist the involvement of formal and informal community resources.
• Serves the family weekly, adjusting meeting times as needed based on family needs.
• Develops discharge planning and transitional services.
• Ensures all required records are kept up-to-date and accurate.
• Provides prompt intervention during crises, notifying relevant parties and providing on-the-spot counseling.
• Attends to the safety, health, and well-being of clients.
• Participates in periodic after-hours on-call duties on a rotational basis.
• Attends child/family team meetings at other lead provider agencies as needed.
• Committed to a wrap-around philosophy when working with families.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of varied experience counseling mentally disabled persons.
• California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance/registration if driving.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment options.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with community resource coordination.
• Basic understanding of legal and ethical standards in social work.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer software for data management and record-keeping.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$24 to $26.50 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9:30-6:00