Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist

Job Location:
Daily Location - Camarillo, CA

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level:
Bachelor Degree

Salary Range: $18.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Wage band range $18.00 - $26.00 per hour; however, starting pay is ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred and the position is eligible to test for a bilingual pay incentive.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Provides immediate behavioral reinforcements, time-structuring activities, inappropriate response prevention, positive reinforcement, appropriate time out strategies, and/or cognitive behavioral approaches to community-based children.
• Assists in teaching parents, caregivers, teachers, treatment team members, and other significant support persons in the client’s life the strategies and skills necessary to help the client meet their goals.
• 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.
• Maintains organized progress notes for each client contact and submits 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 informed of day-to-day progress of the child.
• Maintains effective lines of communication with Clinical Team and Program Management regarding program needs.
• Attends and participates in appropriate staff training programs; attends outside training events and conferences as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality, clinical boundaries, and HIPAA regulations in all matters within the organization.
• May perform any other additional duties as assigned, including case coverage for other specialists.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social-Behavioral Sciences with a minimum of six months of experience providing client care in a mental health setting and/or support services to mental health clients required.
• Two years’ experience working with youth in a mental health setting preferred.
• Ability to perform behavioral assessments and behavior management is necessary.

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

CREDENTIALS: Casa Pacifica SAFE certification, Community First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, and mandated reporting are required. A valid California Driver's License with an excellent driving record is necessary. Use of a personal car is required; mileage reimbursement is provided. Must have proof of insurance and maintain a positive driving record; reports tickets and driving points to the immediate supervisor as they occur.

Must abide by Casa Pacifica travel policy and be an agency-approved driver.

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SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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Must have a good working understanding of child and adolescent development, behavior management, and family…