Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist, Bilingual

Job Details

Job Location
: SB Location - Goleta, CA

Position Type
:
Full Time

Education Level
:
Bachelor Degree

Salary Range
: $18.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Job Category
:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Wage band range $18.00 - $26.00; however, starting pay is ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.
Bilingual in Spanish is required and position is eligible to test for a bilingual pay incentive.

Under the direction of the TBS/IHBS Program Manager, the Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing one-to-one therapeutic contact with community-based children referred to Casa Pacifica through Santa Barbara County Mental Health. The specialist carries out individualized behavioral interventions needed at a child's home, school, or other community settings.

• Participates in the implementation of one-to-one therapeutic behavioral interventions for children as needed at home, school, or other settings in accordance with the TBS Treatment Plan.
• Works closely with the child's treatment team regarding all one-to-one interventions.
• Provides immediate behavioral reinforcements, time-structuring activities, inappropriate response prevention, positive reinforcement, appropriate time out strategies, and cognitive behavioral approaches as part of the one-to-one interventions.
• Assists in teaching parents, caregivers, teachers, and other support persons the strategies and skills to meet client goals and facilitate fade-out.
• Maintains an active caseload of 3-5 clients.
• Attends weekly case supervision and bi-weekly individual supervision.
• Adheres to legal and ethical requirements of the mental health profession as outlined in the code of ethics and as deemed necessary by the agency.
• Maintains organized progress notes for each client contact and submits notes by the weekly deadline.
• Keeps clinical supervisor, program lead, parents, treatment team members, and others apprised of day-to-day progress.
• Maintains effective communication lines with clinical team and program management regarding program needs.
• Attends and participates in appropriate staff training programs.
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA regulations in all matters within the organization with respect to personnel, operations, and children.
• Performs any other additional duties as assigned, including case coverage for other specialists.

Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, including psychology, social work or sociology, and six (6) months of full-time client care experience in a mental health setting; or high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of full-time client care experience in a mental health setting and/or support services to mental health clients and families.

Good working understanding of child and adolescent development, behavior management, and family dynamics. Aptitude to handle severely emotionally disturbed children/adolescents in a variety of settings. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Windows, Word, Excel, Access.

Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Must also possess ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.

Valid California Driver's License with excellent driving record. Use of personal car required; mileage reimbursement. Must have proof of insurance; maintain positive driving record.

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions after first year of service.
• Medical, dental & vision insurance options.
• Flexible spending and dependent care programs.
• Excellent training opportunities.
• Education/tuition assistance programs.
• Group discount pet insurance.
• Aflac critical illness, accidental & dental supplemental plan options.
• Employee assistance program – Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7, 4 face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue (stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, divorce, conflict resolution, substance abuse, work-life counseling, free legal & financial consultations, identity theft recovery services).

Casa Pacifica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.