Bilingual Behavioral Specialist

Seneca-Family-of-Agencies; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403b Retirement Plan

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Seneca has an opening for a Bilingual Behavioral Specialist in Concord, CA. You will provide intensive mental health services to children at risk, delivering behaviorally focused support to address target behaviors and empower families.

Full-time, in-person with occasional remote meetings. Must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and have a relevant degree. Salary ranges from $29.26 to $31.76 per hour with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 403b, PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required or equivalent experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Flexible schedule and valid driver license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain caseload of 3-6 clients.
• Meet with clients and caregivers to provide time-limited, individualized, behaviorally focused mental health support.
• Collaborate with treatment team to provide crisis intervention and mental health services.
• Coordinate and implement services including assessment, treatment planning, and progress documentation.
• Maintain accurate client records and complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in supervision and program meetings.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate's degree or equivalent + 1 year experience

High School Diploma/GED + 2 years experience

Job description

CA-Concord-Clayton
3200 Clayton Avenue
Concord, CA 94519, USA

CA-Concord-Clayton
3200 Clayton Avenue
Concord, CA 94519, USA

• Pay or shift range: $29.26 USD to $31.76 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

By embodying our value of compassion, you will provide behaviorally focused, intensive mental health services to children who have been identified as at‑risk for higher levels of care or are stepping down from higher levels of care. As a Bilingual Behavioral Specialist , you will be directly with the client and their families/support networks to provide them with tangible skills specifically tailored to their strengths and needs to address target behaviors and help them feel empowered to take charge of their mental health treatment. If being a mental health advocate brings you joy and you are motivated to inspire families

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain caseload of 3-6 clients
• Meet with clients and caregivers on a regular basis to provide time-limited, individualized, and behaviorally focused mental health support services to youth and their families to further treatment goals and ensure successful transition of clients and their families
• Collaborate with the treatment team members to provide crisis intervention and mental health services
• Cultivate relationships and maintain communication with all treatment team members including participation in treatment reviews, IEP meetings, and other client related meetings
• Coordinate and implement overall services and treatment for assigned clients, including assessment, treatment planning, evaluation of progress, and termination
• Complete treatment plans, functional behavioral assessments, progress notes, monthly reports, and other required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate and complete client charts and records to county and agency standards
• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision and all program meetings and trainings
• Maintain accurate paperwork including but not limited to time sheets and mileage reimbursement

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Education/Experience requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree OR
  • Associate's degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
  • High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience
    • Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evening hours as needed
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

PREFERRED

• Experience providing crisis assessment, management, and interventions
• Experience writing progress notes and other therapeutic documentation

SCHEDULE

• Full-time; Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm
• In person meeting with clients
• Remotely can hold internal meetings and documentation
• Driving all through Contra Costa County

BENEFITS

• Starting at $29.26 - $31.76 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
• Salary increases each year
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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