Clinical Mental Health and Behavior Specialist

Help Group; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

529 College Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Vacation and Sick Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Help Group, one of the largest nonprofits serving individuals and families affected by autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and mental health needs, invites passionate professionals to join our mission in making a meaningful difference.

This full-time role in Palmdale focuses on Day Treatment support, milieu activities, group therapy, documentation, crisis intervention, and collaborative care planning to help clients reach their goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years experience working with individuals with social, emotional, or behavioral needs.
• California driver’s license with a clean record and at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Experience with transitional age youth or adults with mental health diagnosis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit all required Day Treatment documentation accurately and on time (e.g., daily behavior notes, incident reports, weekly notes, and other program records).
• Support and, when needed, lead the milieu program and daily therapeutic activities; assist in planning and facilitating groups alongside the Milieu Group Therapist.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, trainings, agency meetings, and case conferences to support individualized client goals and stay current on best practices.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of clients at all times, providing crisis intervention, behavioral support, and implementing individual and group behavior plans.
• Lead Social Emotional Learning groups and help clients build social, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills through structured programming and positive reinforcement.
• Provide administrative and operational support (attendance tracking, documentation, transportation), report any suspected abuse immediately, and collaborate effectively with team members while following all agency policies and ethical standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Help Group, one of the largest nonprofits serving individuals and families affected by autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and mental health needs, invites passionate professionals to join our mission in making a meaningful difference.

This full-time role in Palmdale focuses on Day Treatment support, milieu activities, group therapy, documentation, crisis intervention, and collaborative care planning to help clients reach their goals.