Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist

FIVE ACRES; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Free dental

Vision insurance

401k with match

Remote options for identified roles

Job summary

Five Acres in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a clinician to provide therapeutic services to clients and families. The role involves monitoring behavioral needs, assisting with interventions, and maintaining a compliant, well-documented caseload under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma with 2 years of mental health experience (Bachelor’s preferred) and bilingual Spanish/English is a plus. Valid CA driver license and flexibility in hours are needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus two years of mental health experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a mental health related field preferred.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Must have valid California Driver License and meet driver guidelines.
• Ability to work varied hours and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic services to clients and families under supervision.
• Monitor and adjust behavioral needs and goals for clients; assist parents with interventions.
• Maintain caseload to meet daily billable hours; follow productivity policy.
• Submit timely progress notes, safety plans, reauthorizations, and chart notes as per policy.
• Document all work accurately for QA standards and peer review audits.
• Participate in supervision; discuss caseload, documentation, and productivity.
• Build rapport with children and families and work with community partners.
• Advocate for behavioral needs of clients and families.
• Stay updated on program standards and attend training/workshops.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish/English

Documentation accuracy

Education

High School Diploma + 2 years mental health experience

Bachelor's degree in mental health field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

WELLIGENT software

Job description

• Provides therapeutic services to clients and families as measured by supervision and direct observation.
• Continually monitor the behavioral needs and goals of clients. Assist parents and caregivers with behavioral modification techniques/interventions, parenting tools to client and family meeting their goals.
• Complies with productivity standards of the Agency and maintains an appropriate caseload to reach the budgeted daily expectation of billable hours. (refer to Productivity Policy)
• Submits timely documentation (progress notes, monthlies, safety plans, reauthorizations, and notes to chart) as outlined in policy and measured via productivity reports (refer to Progress/Case Note Submission Policy).
• Continually monitor client progress and modifies treatment/services via completion of reauthorization and supervisory check-ins.
• Accurately documents all work with client and/or family and/or relevant persons as measured by QA standards and peer review audit results.
• Participates in group and individual supervision by coming prepared to discuss current caseload, documentation and productivity; accepts constructive feedback and direction; and puts feedback into practice.
• Establishes and maintains rapport and effective working relationships with child(ren), families, and community; works effectively within the Agency and community at large.
• Advocating and/or ensuring for the behavioral needs of the client and their family.
• Maintains knowledge of program standards and policies as developed by Five Acres, COA, Community Care Licensing and other governing bodies; develops personal and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the art practices; participating in in-service programs.
• Maintains confidentiality over all information regarding clients, families, and operations of the Agency (including media).
• Incorporates Agency philosophy and mission in all aspects of job performance.
• Maintains professional relationship with clients, staff, and other outside stake holders at all times.
• Exercises good judgment in the performance of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus two (2) years of mental health experience (paid or unpaid) required. Bachelor's degree in a mental health related field, preferred. Must be 18 years or older.
• Mental health experience includes experience providing services to children and/or adults to improve or restore social, vocational, economic, housing and/or mental functioning
• Effective oral/written communication skills; bi-lingual skills in Spanish/English preferred
• Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment
• Computer skills sufficient to meet production demands of the job including Microsoft Office and WELLIGENT software, and skill in maintaining detailed, accurate and complete records
• Must have a valid California Driver License, proof of automobile insurance and meet the Agency's safe driver guidelines.
• Ability to work varied hours
• A basic understanding of age-appropriate behavior for children/adolescents
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills

Compensation Range: $22.50/hr - $32.63/hr

Work culture matters at 5A! We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a medical coverage option as low as $5 with free dental HMO, vision, life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance. We offer 401k with an annual match up to 3%, annual performance reviews with up to 4% merit (6% for direct service providers), plus annual retention stipends. We offer team building retreats, wellness incentive, 12 paid holidays and flexible work schedules, including remote options for identified positions!