Behavior Specialist

South Coast Post Acute; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UKG Wallet

Competitive wages

Health benefits

Education & training

Job summary

South Coast Post Acute is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to join a clinical interdisciplinary team in Santa Ana, CA. You will oversee a caseload, document thoroughly, and deliver behavioral health interventions to residents and families.

The role requires ABA experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong communication and documentation skills. Training staff on behavioral health and arranging services are key duties in this position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee a caseload of participants and ensure proper documentation.
• Deliver effective behavioral health interventions.
• Conduct thorough behavioral health assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide counseling, symptom management, crisis intervention, and arrange services.
• Train staff on behavioral health symptoms and interventions to improve outcomes.

Skills

ABA experience

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field

Job description

Are You Looking for Your New Career? We are now hiring a Behavioral Specialist to join our dynamic team!

Salary Range: $20 - $21 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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