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 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, we encourage you to apply today!
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
- 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
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Experience providing crisis assessment, management, and interventions
- Experience writing progress notes and other therapeutic documentation
SCHEDULE
- Full-time; Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm
- Hybrid; provide in-person services & complete documentation remotely
BENEFITS
- Starting at $26.22 - $28.72 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
- Salary increases each year
- Mileage reimbursement
- 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
- 50% paid premiums for dependents
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
- Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
- Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington