Behavior Counselor-1191-FFYC (R&D)
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work, and we have the hardware to prove it! Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, youll be able to find the right spot to help others.
Fred Finch Specialized Wraparound is a family-centered, community-based program that offers highly individualized mental health and behavioral services for youth and families referred by the San Diego Regional Center. These support services can include intensive care coordination with the family's extended team of providers, safety planning and crisis management, ongoing clinical assessments, direct behavioral and mental health treatment and intervention, and opportunities for psychotherapy and psychiatric and medication monitoring.
We are currently seeking: Behavior Counselor
What You Will Do
The Behavior Counselor works within the Wraparound philosophy to support behavior strategies and provide direct support behavioral intervention and rehab services to participants and caregivers referred to the Wraparound program. Behavior Counselor will work with participants and caregivers in their residence or community; document services; collaborate with other social services, educational or mental health professionals; and actively participate in supervision. The Behavior Counselor is active in supporting and implementing Wraparound philosophy and its individualized, strengths-based, culturally responsive, family-centered approach to behavioral, evidence-based intervention.
Shifts Available
M-F, 9am-6pm
Salary Range
In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is between $23 and $29.35 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Amazing Benefits:
21 PTO Days per year
9 Nationally Observed Holidays
401k matching up to 6%
Affordable monthly health care premiums:
What You Bring to The Table (requirements):
A. Degree or five (5) years experience in a mental health related field.Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, or youngDemonstrated ability to assess, triage and organize work.Theoretical understanding or experience in behavioral approaches to treatment.Experience with or knowledge of designing, supervising, monitoring, changing, and discontinuing individualized behavioral interventions.Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families andClean driving record: current CA Drivers License or ability to obtain within 10 days afterBasic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office
Preferred:
Coaching, Training, and/or Applied Behavioral Analysis experience.Fluency in prevailing language(s) of theExperience with individuals with mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities.
Our Mission:
"Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness."
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