Behavior Analyst I/II, TBS-Sonoma

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 77,792 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Spanish speaking bonus

Job summary

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families seeks a TBS Behavioral Analyst to support children and families in daily behavioral services. You will write timely progress notes, participate in team case planning, and help develop individualized family plans with the TBS team.

The role emphasizes conducting Functional Behavioral Analysis to guide interventions, tracking outcomes, mentoring new staff, and maintaining compliant records while flexibly supporting families in the community.

Qualifications

• Degrees required as listed: Master’s with 2+ years’ approved MHRS experience, or Bachelor’s with 4+ years, or Associate’s with 6+ years.
• Spanish Speaking preferred.
• Approved experience qualifies for MHRS status in County CMH system; graduate education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Writes clear, accurate progress notes for each contact/visit.
• Develops individualized family plans with TBS team.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and case management meetings.
• Manages own time effectively and maintains records.
• Builds positive relationships with families and community programs.
• Uses behavior interventions and strategies to support change.
• Performs Functional Behavioral Analysis to guide programming.
• Records and tracks target behaviors and updates goals as needed.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Time management

Mentoring

Behavioral analysis

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate's degree

Tools

Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA)

Job description

• $1,000 Hiring Bonus, Additional $1,500 Spanish Speaking Bonus*

• $1,000 Hiring Bonus, Additional $1,500 Spanish Speaking Bonus*

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in a related field AND at least 2 years of approved experience* OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field AND at least 4 years of approved experience* OR
• Associate's degree AND a minimum of 6 years of approved experience*
• Spanish Speaking Preferred
• Approved experience is experience that qualifies the applicant for Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) status in the County Children’s Mental Health System of Care. Graduate education may be substituted for the experience on a year for year basis

Essential Job Functions

Position Specific

• Writes clear, accurate, and timely progress notes consistent with each contact/visit
• Participates in the development of individualized family plans with other members of the TBS team
• Attends weekly staff meetings, consultation, and case management meetings as scheduled
• Accountable for individual time management
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with agency and community programs
• Utilizes resources to utilize behavior interventions and strategies
• Forms positive, constructive relationships with children and their families
• Identifies strengths, skills, and positive qualities in children and families
• Identifies temporary and sustainable resources and services within family and community environments
• Observes and evaluates behavior, then completes a Functional Behavioral Analysis
• Utilizes the Functional Behavioral Analysis to implement change programming
• Records behavioral data to ensure accurate tracking of target behavior change
• Makes recommendations to modify goals as indicated by behavioral data
• Makes recommendations for all phases of treatment, including termination of TBS services
• Maintains accurate and timely records
• Follows all agency policies and procedures
• Follows all agency, State and Federal health and safety rules and regulations
• Seeks out clinical information and advice as needed, accepts constructive feedback and reasonable recommendations from supervisor
• Mentors new TBS Behavioral Analysts
• Maintains ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families

Agency Specific

• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
• Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
• Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
• Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned

Employment At-Will

Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its sole discretion without cause or reason.

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Compensation

This position may be filled at any level listed in this posting. Level determination is based on the role’s minimum qualifications and the candidate’s directly relevant experience and scope of responsibility.

The posted salary bands represent the full pay range for each role and reflect opportunities for compensation growth over time. The typical hiring ranges reflect where we reasonably expect to make offers to new hires based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Level I

• Typical hiring range: $30.80 – $36.30 per hour
• Full salary band: $30.80 – $44.00 per hour

Level II

• Typical hiring range: $77,792 – $90,200 per year
• Full salary band: $77,792 – $99,000 per year

Compensation offers are made through our established compensation framework to promote fairness, consistency, and internal equity.