Therapeutic Behavioral Services Specialist (Telecommute)

ABOUT LACHEIM 

La Cheim has been providing a robust continuum of care for nearly 50 years to help children and adults who were previously unreachable. Our nonpublic schools, community mental health center, therapeutic behavioral services program, and residential treatment center offer educational and mental health services throughout Alameda and Contra Costa County. 

Our team is made up of teachers, art therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, RNs, social workers, MFTs, and mentors who are known for their caliber and compassion. They create life-changing experiences for those they serve. 

Being a part of La Cheim means being a warm and supportive family community member. Our team members enjoy rich benefits, valuable training and wellness opportunities, close support, and room to grow. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

La Cheim TBS is a highly effective and intensive short-term program designed to provide one-to-one counseling to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents who have a history of trauma and are at risk of losing their current living situation with a parent or caregiver due to behavioral challenges. Our program aims to facilitate behavioral change through the creative use of cognitive-behavioral interventions, the Social Learning model, and The Nurtured Heart Approach. We work collaboratively with the client, parent, or caregiver, and a team of multi-disciplinary professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our services are available throughout Contra Costa County and Alameda County, and we provide them in the client's home, school, group home, or community as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in counseling psychology, social work, or a related field.
• One year of experience working with children or youth in a mental health setting.
• Experience with client assessment, treatment planning, and case management.
• Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral interventions.
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Possess the ability to work with children that have serious behavioral challenges.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexible schedule to work evenings and some weekend hours, if necessary.
• Available to maintain a 2-case minimum client caseload
• Must be available to attend and participate in County provider meetings and ongoing trainings through the County and/or Relias in-house trainings.
• Prepare all required progress notes (within 24-hours of session) and reports in a timely manner and by their due dates.
• Reliable transportation with insurance and a good driving record.
• Participation in Individual and/or group supervision as needed.

ADDITIONAL REQUIEMENTS 

• Direct care staff must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Clearances of TB test, physical exam, FBI and DOJ, and other mandatory State/Federal requirements.
• Ability to work as a member of multi-disciplinary team
• Staff will be reimbursed for mileage
• Must be located within a 30 mile radius to El, Sobrante, CA

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

La Cheim School, Inc. is committed to diversity in its programming and in creating a staff reflective of the populations in San Francisco and across the Bay Area, and will not discriminate against applicants, employees, or unpaid veterans. We encourage and actively recruit applicants representing diversity of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, sex/gender expression and physical ability.