Wage band range $19.00 to $25.00 per hour

Starting salary is typically between $19.00 to $22.00 per hour; however, it is ultimately determined by contract obligations, the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. Position is eligible to test for additional bilingual pay incentive.

Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) are individually tailored interventions designed to teach children and youth new skills to help them manage behaviors that, if unchecked, will result in out-of-home placement. TBS is an ancillary service requested by a child's mental health provider when other interventions have failed to adequately address these extreme behaviors.

Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families delivers this program through a well-trained interdisciplinary team of professional staff. In providing these services, Casa Pacifica focuses on working cooperatively and collaboratively with the child, their family, community agencies, and other professionals involved with the child and family.

We seek a Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist (TBS Specialist) who will help plan and implement one-to-one therapeutic contact with community-based children referred to Casa Pacifica through Ventura County Behavioral Health.

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. Interventions included but are not limited to social skills training, anger management, anxiety reduction, communication skills, feeling identification, etc.
• 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 as outlined in TBS Treatment Plan.
• Provides immediate behavioral reinforcements (praise, feedback, & token economy), time-structuring activities, inappropriate response prevention, positive reinforcement, appropriate time out strategies, and/or cognitive behavioral approaches to community-based children as part of the one-to-one interventions.
• Assists in teaching the parent, caregivers, teacher, treatment team members and other significant support persons in the client’s life the strategies and skills to help the client meet their goals and be successful in the fade-out process.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social-Behavioral Sciences with a minimum six months of experience performing work on a full-time basis 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 do behavioral assessments and behavior management, necessary.

CREDENTIALS:

Valid California Driver's License with excellent driving record. Use of personal car required, mileage reimbursement. Must have proof of insurance. Must maintain a clean driving record.

Casa Pacifica Offers:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
• Flexible spending and dependent care programs
• Excellent training opportunities
• Education/tuition assistance programs
• Discount gym and wellness options
• Group Discount Pet Insurance
• Aflac Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7 (365 days a year)
  • Four face to face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e.,
    • Stress, Anxiety, Depression
    • Life transitions
    • Grief and Loss
    • Divorce
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Substance Abuse
    • Work-Life Counseling
    • Free Legal and Financial consultations
    • Identity Theft Recovery Services

Casa Pacifica restores hope, enhances resilience, and strengthens community connections for children, young adults, and families.

We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

Casa Pacifica is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer; all applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.