Mental Health Counselor / Behavior Analyst (BCBA)  (Regular Full-Time, Hourly)
Program: Advance North (Vista)
Region: Vista
Services: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Career Type: Counselors

Hours: 40 hours per week with after-hours crisis phone rotation coverage required (approximately every 60 days for one week). A 9/80 alternative work schedule option may be available after initial training period.

Pay Rate: $37.00 to $40.00 per hour

Education: Master’s degree in a behavioral health-related field required

Licensure: Active BCBA certification and must be maintained throughout employment

Benefits:

• 19 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
• Free clinical supervision and CEUs
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth

As a Behavioral Analyst, you will:

• Provide direct services to adults with ID/DD and co-occurring mental health diagnosis, and substance use through individual and group services.
• Provide consultations, strategies, and training for family and other existing client supports.
• Collaborate with client’s family and various providers to coordinate care for clients to ensure continuity of appropriate services.
• Collaborate with mutli-disciplinary team (Mental Health Clinicians, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, etc). during weekly team meetings and as needed for client care.
• Have access to shared program vehicles to attend sessions and transport clients as needed.
• Conduct behavioral assessments upon intake and as needed.
• Complete client treatment plans and care reviews.

Other Qualifications and Skills

• CPR/First Aid certification required; must be maintained throughout employment.
• Minimum two years of experience working with adults ages 18 and over with ID/DD and co-occurring behavioral health challenges preferred.
• Ability to physically and mentally assist in emergency situations is required.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office required and experience using an electronic health record is strongly preferred.
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. In addition, proof of insurance is required prior to driving personal vehicles on company business.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance.

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

The Advance North program is an innovative crisis response team that support adults with I/DD and behavioral health challenges. These individuals will reside in their own place of residence, ILF, board and care, community-based supervised group homes operated by other agencies or may be homeless needing assistance with finding housing. The CRF crisis response team will provide mobile services to help the individuals succeed in their homes and in the community.

This program is considered essential, including times of public/community emergencies and/or pandemics. Crisis intervention may be needed during business hours, as well as occasional responding to evening and weekend crisis calls by phone.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County's residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Behavioral Analyst