The Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) Coach provides behaviorally focused, intensive mental health services to children who have been identified as at-risk for higher levels of care or are stepping down from higher levels of care. Services for children and families are family-focused, strength-based, and are provided in the community including, but not limited to, schools, hospitals, and family homes. Clients and families typically receive 2-3 sessions per week, and average service duration is 3-6 months.

About Seneca

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally sensitive and behaviorally focused mental health services to clients and their families approximately 2-3 times a week, which include the implementation and coaching of behavior management techniques for 3-6 months. 
• Provide resource linkage and coordination of care across multiple life domains (e.g. school, community), as needed. 
• Participate in treatment reviews, Child and Family Team meetings, Individualized Education Plan meetings or other family or provider meetings when needed.
• Maintain caseload of 5-6 clients.
• Develop and implement collaborative functional behavioral assessments, behavioral assessments, behavioral treatment plans, risk screenings, and safety planning.
• Complete daily service notes, service authorization reports, sustainability plans and other required paperwork in a timely manner utilizing Seneca's online documentation systems or county designated ystem.
• Maintain client charts and records to internal and county standards.
• Maintain close communication with all treatment members, specifically key county partners. 
• Participate in weekly individual supervision, behavioral coach group, and staff meetings/trainings as required.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree OR
  • Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
  • High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience may be accepted in programs that do not have a written contract requiring a Bachelor’s degree as a minimum education level.
  • Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field.
• Own vehicle, valid California Driver's License, and insurance with the ability to provide frequent transportation and travel in the Bay Area.

Preferred

• Experience in working with system-involved children and their families in a variety of mental health settings.

Skills of an Ideal Candidate

• Ability and willingness to work independently in the office and in the community.
• Strong written and verbal skills, including solid computer skills in Microsoft Office programs. 
• Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including evenings and weekends.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Benefits:

• Starting at $26.22 - $28.72 per hour
  • Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• 5 weeks of flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Salary increases each year
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
  
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage.
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Scholarship opportunities and ongoing training
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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