Behavior Specialist

Olive Vista Behavioral Health; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UKG Wallet

Competitive Wages

Great Benefits

Job summary

Olive Vista Behavioral Health Center in Pomona, CA is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to join a compassionate team focused on person-centered care. The role involves managing a caseload, conducting behavioral assessments, developing care plans, and delivering counseling and crisis support on-site.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, ABA experience, and strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field such as Psychology or Social Work.
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and related therapies.
• Ability to apply safety precautions and procedures in interventions.
• 1-3 years of healthcare or behavioral health experience.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for care plans.

Responsibilities

• Serve on an interdisciplinary clinical team to advocate for participants' behavioral health needs.
• Oversee a caseload, ensure proper documentation, and deliver behavioral health interventions.
• Conduct assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention.
• Train staff on behavioral health symptoms and interventions to improve outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Safety procedures

ABA experience

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Psychology or Social Work

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Olive Vista Behavioral Health Center
Pomona, CA 91766, USA

Description

Are You Looking for Your New Career? We are now hiring a Behavioral Specialist to join our dynamic team here at Olive Vista Behavioral Health Center

Salary Range: $17 per hour

We believe in cultivating a family culture and thrive on person-centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and families. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.

What Makes Us Special?

• UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
• Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
• Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.

Are you ready to contribute to a team committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual’s unique talent?

If yes, how you will contribute to the team:

As a Behavioral Specialist, you will serve on a clinical interdisciplinary team to represent and advocate for each participant’s behavioral health needs. You will be responsible for overseeing a caseload of participants, ensuring proper documentation, and delivering effective behavioral health interventions. You will conduct thorough behavioral health assessments, develop care plans, and provide counseling, symptom management, crisis intervention, and arrange necessary services. Additionally, you will train staff on behavioral health symptoms and interventions to improve patient outcomes.

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work).
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other relevant behavioral therapies.
• Knowledge and ability to apply appropriate safety precautions and procedures in behavioral interventions.
• 1-3 years of experience working with individuals in a healthcare or behavioral health setting.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and residents.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills to ensure compliance with care plans and regulations.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) environment.
• Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) or other electronic medical record systems.
• Additional certifications in behavioral health or therapeutic interventions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

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