In Home Behavioral Specialist

Position : In-home Behavioral Specialist

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Job Type : Full-time Opportunity with flexible scheduling!

Starting Salary Range : $24.67 - $26.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, education, and / or bilingual status)

Work Location : South Pasadena, CA / San Gabriel Valley area

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday and availability to be accessible by phone over the weekend

What We Offer :

• Bilingual stipend of $2,000-$4,000 for application positions.
• 13 Paid Holiday per year including Cesar Chavez & Juneteenth, earn up to 22 days of PTO.
• Flexible work schedule
• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Medical insurance offering 3 HMO with Kaiser and Health Net, and also a PPO Plan
• Dental insurance both HMO & PPO options, with 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage plan.
• Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid up to two times the annual salary.
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• 401(k) with no wait period and no vesting schedule
• Employee Assistance Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Provide direct rehabilitative mental health services to Hillsides' Family Resource Centers FSP clients, including individual and group rehabilitative services, collateral services, crisis intervention, in-home community services, and / or services at other locations away from the Family Resource Centers
• Coordinate services and case management, discharge planning, and case consultation with referral sources, school, allied agencies, and others
• Maintain and complete all clinical and administrative record keeping associated with IHBS delivery of services.
• Interact with the community at large and with specific allied agencies, other programs, and funding sources in a manner that facilitates and enhances the operation of the Family Resource Centers
• Participates, coordinates and / or facilitates Child Family Team meetings (CFTs)
• Is available for crisis support to clients 24 / 7 when therapist is unavailable.
• Knowledgeable of prevailing governmental laws and regulations regarding the provision of mental health services, including confidentiality and limits thereof, the reporting of child abuse and neglect, and related regulations
• Knowledgeable of and acts in accordance with Ethical and Professional standards as established by organizations outside of Hillsides.
• Attend and participate in program and Family Resource Centers-wide meetings, including staff in-service, clinical conferences, and training retreats.
• Participate in weekly individual supervision and bi-weekly group supervision.
• Participate in monthly program staff meeting.
• Complete daily billing expectations and submit notes within required timeframes.
• Complete DMH outcomes documentation on a quarterly basis and / or as needed.
• Is available to provide evening sessions to clients.
• Other duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES

• Bachelor's Degree plus 1 year experience in a relevant mental health setting, OR 3 year's experience in a relevant mental health setting
• Bilingual in Spanish required
• Valid California driver's license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier.
• Chemical Dependency Certificate preferred.

TRAUMA INFORMED CARE (TIC)

Hillsides practices Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognizes the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma;

Employees are asked to comprehensively integrate knowledge of Trauma Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices with the goal to prevent re-traumatization which promotes healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

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