Bilingual Behavioral Health Specialist; Temporary

Behavioral Health Specialist (Temporary)

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The Bilingual Behavioral Health Specialist (Temporary) provides family-centered mental health counseling, support, crisis intervention, and case management services for youth and their families. Community-Based Counselors are members of a multi-disciplinary team and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive services in the community at times and locations convenient to the family.

About Riverside Wraparound:
Seneca offers “Wraparound” services to youth and families experiencing emotional/behavioral challenges in the home. The Wraparound programs are strengths-based, family-driven, flexible, and creative, with the goal of helping the family develop the skills and supports to prevent or reduce the possibility of out-of-home placement of their child. A family-based team addresses the needs of the entire family, not just the child of focus.

This family-based team consists of family members, Seneca's Therapists, Youth Counselors, Parent Partners, Facilitators and other community members who have an important role in the family.

About Seneca:
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

• Provide counseling and case management services for enrolled youth and their families.
• Support client and family to connect to natural supports and community-based services.
• Provide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed at client homes, schools, and other community locations.
• Participate in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings when necessary.
• Complete mental health notes and other paperwork, and complete service tracking documentation as indicated.
• Assist with planning arrangements and transportation for school, therapy appointments, and court hearings as needed.
• Attend team meetings, weekly trainings, individual and group supervisions, and adhere to clinical best practices.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Participate in providing emergency on-call response as needed.

• Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree OR
  • Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
  • High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience may be accepted in programs that do not have a written contract requiring a Bachelor’s degree as a minimum education level.
  • Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field.
• At least 21 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.

• Experience working with children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs.
• Experience implementing family-focused services.

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and workforce.
• Strong organizational, time management, and writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Full-time;
  Temporary
• Monday - Friday: 10am-6:30pm; client-driven schedule.
• Hybrid; provide in-person services & complete documentation remote.

• Starting at $24.04 - $26.54 per hour.
• Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification.
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage.
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents.
  • 403b retirement plan.
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan.
• California sick leave, plus 10 paid holidays!