BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST II

Department of State Hospitals; California; Sur place; USD 80 000 - 104 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

CalPERS retirement program

Paid holidays and leave

Employee wellness program

Résumé du poste

Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is hiring a Behavior Specialist II (Safety) to organize and conduct treatment groups, prepare assessments, and document patient progress. The role requires knowledge of Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI) and support to maintain a safe environment.

The position is in San Luis Obispo County, in office/onsite work, with eligible benefits as part of a permanent, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST II.

Responsabilités

• Organize, plan, and conduct treatment groups.
• Receive referrals and prepare written assessments.
• Provide written documentation on the patients’ progress and relapse prevention planning.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI).
• Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment through response to disturbances and manage conduct of patients.
• Coordinate community volunteers to speak at recovery meetings.
• Data collection, entry, and monitoring using computer skills.
• Employ office organizational skills.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Description du poste

Job Posting:Behavior Specialist II (Safety)

Department of State Hospitals

JC-537415 -

Behavior Specialist II (Safety)

$7,145.00 - $9,342.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/20/2026

Job Description and Duties

• Organize, plan, and conduct treatment groups.
• Receive referrals and prepare written assessments.
• Provide written documentation on the patients’ progress and relapse prevention planning.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI). Assists in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts, or other major patient disturbance, and assists in the management of the conduct of the patients.
• Provides support to the Program by providing backup assistance.
• Coordinate community volunteers to speak at recovery meetings.
• Computer skills will be necessary for data collection, entry, and monitoring.
• Employ office organizational skills.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

Working Conditions

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST II

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: San Luis Obispo County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

• The position requires a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position requires Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc.)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

• Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
• Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
• If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list.
• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.
• This position requires candidates to take and pass a drug screening test. You will be required to take and pass the drug screening test prior to being hired.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.