Olive Vista Behavioral Health Center·Pomona, California
The Behavioral Specialist manages a caseload of participants, conducting assessments and developing individualized care plans. They provide direct behavioral interventions and train staff on symptom management to improve patient outcomes.
Are You Looking for Your New Career? We are now hiring a Behavioral Specialist to join our dynamic team Olive Vista Behavioral Health!
Salary Range: $17 per hour
We believe in cultivating a family culture and thrive on person-centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and families. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.
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As a Behavioral Specialist, you will serve on a clinical interdisciplinary team to represent and advocate for each participant's behavioral health needs. You will be responsible for overseeing a caseload of participants, ensuring proper documentation, and delivering effective behavioral health interventions. You will conduct thorough behavioral health assessments, develop care plans, and provide counseling, symptom management, crisis intervention, and arrange necessary services. Additionally, you will train staff on behavioral health symptoms and interventions to improve patient outcomes.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work).
Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other relevant behavioral therapies.
Knowledge and ability to apply appropriate safety precautions and procedures in behavioral interventions.
1-3 years of experience working with individuals in a healthcare or behavioral health setting.
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and residents.
Strong documentation and reporting skills to ensure compliance with care plans and regulations.
Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) environment.
Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) or other electronic medical record systems.
Additional certifications in behavioral health or therapeutic interventions.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field and 1-3 years of experience in a healthcare setting. Proficiency in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and strong documentation skills are required.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
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