Behavior Specialist

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-508394
Position #(s): -043
Working Title: Behavior Specialist I
Classification: BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST I
Salary: $6,802.00 - $8,897.00 U
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Fresno County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

We Are Hiring for Behavior Specialist I!
($6,802 - $8,897 Monthly)
The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applications for a Permanent Full-Time
Behavior Specialist I position. Under the direction of the Program Director or his/her designee, is a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team who provides direct mental health services to forensically committed 2684 patients. The incumbent performs duties of an average degree of difficulty and is responsible for providing behavioral services to the patients with challenging behavior.

• A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment
• Entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with the State of California as an employer
• Annual merit-based raises
• License Reimbursement
• Full benefits, health, dental, vision, and Pension Retirement with options of 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans
• 3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California
• Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college
• Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Madera to name a few
• Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking

Click on the "
Apply Now
" button above, or mail or hand deliver a signed copy of your Std. 678 Application to the address listed below. A copy of your Unofficial College Transcripts is required to be submitted with your application if using education to qualify

Please note: If you still need to take and pass an exam for Behavior Specialist II to establish list eligibility please use the following link:

• 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
.

DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

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