Bilingual Behavioral SpecialistBy 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 Bilingual 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!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.ResponsibilitiesMaintain caseload of 3-6 clientsMeet 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 familiesCollaborate with the treatment team members to provide crisis intervention and mental health servicesCultivate relationships and maintain communication with all treatment team members including participation in treatment reviews, IEP meetings, and other client related meetingsCoordinate and implement overall services and treatment for assigned clients, including assessment, treatment planning, evaluation of progress, and terminationComplete treatment plans, functional behavioral assessments, progress notes, monthly reports, and other required documentation accurately and in a timely mannerMaintain accurate and complete client charts and records to county and agency standardsParticipate in weekly individual and group supervision and all program meetings and trainingsMaintain accurate paperwork including but not limited to time sheets and mileage reimbursementQualificationsRequiredEducation/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 fieldBilingual in English and Spanish requiredFlexible schedule with the ability to work some evening hours as neededMust be at least 21 years of ageValid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policyTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsPreferredExperience providing crisis assessment, management, and interventionsExperience writing progress notes and other therapeutic documentationScheduleFull-time; Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pmHybrid; Flexible work hours In person meeting with clientsRemotely can hold internal meetings and documentationDriving all through Contra Costa CountyBenefitsStarting at $29.26 - $31.76 per hour, commensurate with experience Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency examSalary increases each yearMileage reimbursementComprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverageLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance50% paid premiums for dependents403b Retirement PlanEmployer-paid Employee Assistance Plan5 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid HolidaysSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerPromotional opportunities across the agency in California and WashingtonEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.