Mental Health Specialist

Company: CSD Autism Services
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

"Opening a World of Possibilities"

Who are you?

Youre empathetic.

You recognize that behavior is communication and respond accordingly.

Youre ready to teach, learn, and play.

You are prepared to use physical management strategies for the purpose of protecting the client, yourself, and others.

You find joy in small victories and are resilient in the face of setbacks.

You love what you do.

Who are we?

The Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is an organization providing services to those with developmental delays, including autism, in the state of California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Hawaii.

CSDs people and programs deliver personalized, professional, evidence-based behavioral and developmental services to each participant, and peace of mind to caregivers that their loved ones are in the right hands and are receiving the best possible care.

You embody CSDs mission to open a world of possibilities for those with Autism and other developmental needs through science, compassion, and humility. This is a part-time opportunity; perfect for supplemental income and/or flexibility around a school schedule.

What is a Behavior Specialist?

Its more than a job, its a calling.

You're there for our clients, their family, and your fellow clinicians. With a supportive approach, you offer short-term, urgent behavioral health solutions that are positive, effective, and client-driven.

Under general BCBA supervision, a Behavior Specialist uses the strategies of Applied Behavior Analysis to provide direct 1:1 therapy for skill acquisition and behavior reduction to clients in a gentle, center-based environment. Through the use of evidence-based behavioral interventions, including crisis prevention protocols, you are able to effectively diffuse often tense situations while maintaining the therapeutic relationship.

Whats in it for you?

• $17-$25 per hour DOE and location and additional languages
• Hours worked - quarterly payout

• $1.00 bonus per hour if you meet or exceed 240 hours per quarter (est. 20+ hours per week

• Sub-sessions - monthly payout
• $20.00 bonus for all accepted & completed sub-sessions

• Offered and scheduled via our new CSD sub-session app

• Medical benefits - eligible after working 30+ hours/week consistently over a six-month period
• 401k
• Cell phone usage - $25.00/mo reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus - $250.00 and up depending on the job level of hire
• Paid training prior to working with clients (combo of training online and in-person)

• Certifications - Obtain certification for BTL1/RBT, CPR, BARB (OR & WA only)

• Internship program - Clinical Leader Internship that can lead to full-time employment + benefits
• Academic growth
• In-House ABA Program - Participation in in-house ABA program via National University

• College credits - receive college credits from San Jose City College

• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
• Monthly stipends for toys and materials
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance coverage
• Paid sick time

What your role is:

• Have fun with our clients while teaching them the skills that they need!
• Implement individualized programs for children and young adults based on behavioral analysis principles that increase communication, self-help, social and play skills
• Manage inappropriate behaviors that occur. Through the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and support from your clinical team
• Collect data using a tablet/mobile device to manage the child's progress
• Facilitate interactions with peers, coworkers, and families
• Keep the children motivated to learn through positive reinforcement
• Travels to home and other community settings, as required, to deliver services
• Renders completed sessions daily and write thorough notes per CSDs cancellation policy when changes occur. Communicates schedule changes and cancellations to the clinical team immediately
• Participates in regular meetings and promptly communicates with the clinical team via email and phone, regarding Treatment Plans and Behavioral Support Plans, and family concerns and questions

Whats required from you?

• H.S. Diploma
• Flexible availability - we have a high demand to service clients Monday through Thursday from 3-7:30 pm
• The more availability you have the better!

• Depending on your availability and client needs, there is an opportunity to work over 30 hours per week.

• We require you to complete new hire training for one week, Monday through Friday from 9-5 pm. Currently, our training is offered via Microsoft Teams.
• Proof of vaccinations (MMR & Varicella)
• Reliable transportation required - DMV report will be pulled
• Clean driving record
• Automobile Insurance

• Copy of active driver's license

• A background check (clean history)
• Have access to a working cell phone
• Youll use your phone to collect data
• Youll need to download a HIPAA compliant package

Check us out on social media!

• Instagram: @csdautismservices
• Facebook: Center for Social Dynamics

Covid-19 Precautionary Measures:

• Virtual Interviews held via Zoom
• Virtual Training held via Microsoft Teams
• PPE provided prior to the session
• Disinfecting procedures throughout the clinic

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