Description

Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected organizations in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people at home, work, and in the community through residential, employment, crisis response, recovery, behavioral, children's services, and day services.

Our California Active Consulting team in LA County, CA is currently recruiting for Associate Clinicians to assist providers of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Behavioral Health (IDD/BH) services in Regional Center’s provider network who support persons with IDD in crisis and at high risk of disruption in placement.

In 2025, Benchmark Human Services celebrates 65 Years of Stories! Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE – those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Advancement opportunities.
• 401k with company match.
• Employee discounts with various vendors.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide face-to-face or virtual coaching and training with DSP staff, caregivers and family members.
• Assist agency staff with development, implementation, and monitoring of Clinical Treatment Plans (or equivalent behavior support plan) including coaching on skill development, data collection, and fidelity checks.
• Work with DSPs and their supervisors to ensure all materials/supplies needed for implementation of treatment plans are available.
• Present graphical summary of effectiveness of Treatment to caregivers, family members and DSPs at staff or consultation meetings.
• Model positive behavioral supports and respond to emergency situations as trained.
• Assist with Functional Behavior Assessment or other clinical assessment as assigned by the clinical supervisor.
• Participate during provider wraparound or consultation meetings by reporting assessment results and offering rationale for best practice recommendations in areas of expertise.
• Provide crisis de-escalation support to teams as required.
• Complete all documentation as expected in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with and regularly update Director and other team members on individual and provider support activities.
• Attend all agency, departmental, and client-specific meetings as directed.
• Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to supervisor or department director and to appropriate state authorities as required by state rules and regulations.
• Comply with all organization standards to assure the health, safety, and confidentiality of all individuals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge and skill to use computer
• Ability and skills to train others.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Be at least 21 years of age;
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, sociology or related field from an accredited college or university;
• Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with IDD and/or BH diagnoses;
• Valid BLS CPR and Basic First Aid certification:
• Crisis de-escalation verbal skills and physical management training certificate, i.e., Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
• Maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Must be computer literate.

Preferred:

• Fluent bilingual speaker in one or more of the following languages: (English/Spanish; English/Mandarin; English/Korean; English/Tagalog).
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related filed from an accredited college or university.

We'd love to see your application! Apply online today at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers.

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Benchmark has provided services for 65 years. Learn more about our 65th anniversary celebration: 65 Years of Stories.

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