Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist

Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families in Camarillo, CA seeks a Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist to deliver one-to-one behavioral interventions for youth in home, school, or community settings. You will collaborate with the treatment team to implement plans, provide positive reinforcement, and support families and caregivers.

The role requires a high school diploma with relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree in a social-behavioral field, bilingual Spanish preferred, and a valid CA

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2 years of client-care experience in a mental health setting.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social-Behavioral Sciences with 6 months of experience in mental health.
• Ability to perform behavioral assessments and behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Participates in implementing one-to-one therapeutic behavioral interventions for children at home, school, or community settings.
• Works closely with the treatment team regarding interventions as outlined in the TBS Treatment Plan.
• Provides immediate behavioral reinforcements, time-structuring activities, and CBT approaches to youth.
• Maintains an active caseload of 3-8 clients.
• Attends weekly supervision and monthly professional development sessions.
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• May perform additional duties including case coverage.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Office 365

Word

Excel

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma with 2 years client-care experience

Bachelor's degree in Social-Behavioral Sciences or related field

Ability to do behavioral assessments and behavior management

Tools

TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention)

CPR certification

Job description

ABOUT CASA PACIFICA

For 30 years, Casa Pacifica has been helping at-risk children, their families, and young adults thrive.

As the largest non-profit provider of childrens and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, Casa Pacifica specializes in treating children and young adults who struggle with complex mental health challenges such as emotional dysregulation, self-harm, anxiety, and depression. Our multi-disciplinary staff of highly trained clinicians, psychologists, educators, therapists and mental health workers provide exceptional, evidence-based care to help our youth overcome a wide array of mental health challenges.

Casa Pacificas Camarillo, Goleta, and Santa Maria offices work with more than 2,000 at-risk children, families, and young adults annually in outpatient, residential, home, and community-based settings. Our main Camarillo campus, located on 25 acres of beautiful park-like grounds, provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment for youth to overcome challenges, to find hope, and to heal.

We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

Wage band range $19.00- $28.00; however, starting pay is ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.

Under the direction of the Program Manager, is responsible for planning and implementing one-to-one therapeutic contact with community-based children referred to Casa Pacifica through Ventura County Behavioral Health.

The Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist carries out the mission of Casa Pacifica as it relates to individualized behavioral interventions as needed at a child's home, school, or other community settings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrated by typical activities):

• - Participates in the implementation of one-to-one therapeutic behavioral interventions for children as needed at home, school, or other community-based settings in accordance with the TBS Treatment Plan. Interventions included but are not limited to: social skills training, anger management, anxiety reduction, communication skills, feeling identification, etc.
• - Participates as a member of the child's treatment team and works closely with all treatment team members regarding matters pertaining to all one-to-one therapeutic behavioral interventions as outlined in TBS Treatment Plan.
• - Provides immediate behavioral reinforcements (praise, feedback, & token economy), time- structuring activities, inappropriate response prevention, positive reinforcement, appropriate time out strategies, and/or cognitive behavioral approaches to community-based children as part of the one-to-one interventions.
• - Assists in teaching the parent, caregivers, teacher, treatment team members and other significant support persons in the clients life the strategies and skills in order to help the client meet their goals and be successful in the fade out process.
• - Maintains an active client caseload of 3-8 clients.
• - Attends weekly Case Supervision and monthly individual supervision as well as monthly Professional Development Sessions (PDS).
• - Adheres to the legal and ethical requirements of the mental health profession as outlined in the code of ethics and as deemed necessary by the agency.
• - Meets a minimum monthly billing expectation of 2700 minutes and maintains organized progress notes for each client contact; submitting notes in a timely manner by the 48 hour deadline.
• - Keeps TBS Clinical Supervisor, TBS Program Lead, parents, treatment team members, and all necessary others apprised of day to day progress of child. Facilitates decisions that are collaborative and include all treatment team members.
• - Maintains effective lines of communication with Clinical Team and Program Management in regards to program needs.
• - Attends and participates in appropriate staff training programs; attends outside training events and conferences as requested.
• - Maintains confidentiality, clinical boundaries, and HIPPA regulations in all matters within the organization with respect to personnel, operations and children.
• - May perform any other additional duties as assigned; including but not limited case coverage for other specialists.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position requires staff must be at least 21 years of age. Completed and cleared Livescan, criminal statement, health screening with TB test. Must undergo a one-hour training which reviews mandatory reporting requirements as per Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). This training takes place during pre-service orientation training and periodically thereafter.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :

• - High school diploma with two years experience providing client care in a mental health setting and/or support services to mental health clients; or
• - Bachelor's Degree in Social-Behavioral Sciences or related field with a minimum of six months of experience providing client care in a mental health setting and/or support services to mental health clients.
• - Ability to do behavioral assessments and behavior management, necessary.

CREDENTIALS :

• - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
• - Community First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• - Mandated reporting.
• - Valid California Driver's License with excellent driving record. Use of personal car required; mileage reimbursement. Must have proof of insurance. Must maintain a positive driving record; reports tickets and driving points to immediate supervisor as they occur. Abides by Casa Pacifica travel policy. Must be agency approved driver.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• - Must have good working understanding of child and adolescent development, behavior management, and family dynamics. Must have aptitude to deal with severely emotionally disturbed children/adolescents in a variety of settings.
• - Ability to use various computer software (Office 365, Word and Excel).
• - Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.
• - Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills. Strong human relations skills and excellent interpersonal skills. Flexibility, time management skills and self-motivation required.
• - Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• - Mathematical Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• - Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

COMPETENCIES:

• - Teamwork and Relationships
• - Judgement and Problem Solving
• - Communication
• - Initiative and Productivity
• - Ethics and Integrity
• - Analytical and Critical Thinking

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities