Senior Behavioral Health Specialist - Bilingual (20714442) V2526-26

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Category Behavioral Health Region Los Angeles Area Job Type Full-Time Close Date 6/19/2026 at 4:30pm or until 100 applicants Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority is a public agency serving the diverse communities of Pomona, Claremont, and La Verne. Established in 1960, Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority (TCMHA) was conceptualized as a comprehensive mental health service provider, dedicated to helping families and individuals of all ages reach their full potential. Through close and dedicated collaboration with the community it serves, TCMHA has successfully created an integrated system of care that ensures access and enhances mental and emotional health. Available services include but are not limited to psychotherapy, clinical case management, medication support, peer-to-peer support, psychoeducation, linkage and referral, vocational training and support, socialization activities, and community outreach. 1900 Royalty Drive, Suite 180 Pomona, 91767 Description $2500 Sign-on Bonus! Tri-City is now accepting applications for a Senior Behavioral Health Specialist position within our Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) Program . This position will provide a variety of rehabilitative support services to clients to facilitate behavior modification, skill building, and self-care and safety in individual and/or group settings. This position will report to the Clinical Supervisor. Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide skilled assistance and training to other Behavioral Health Specialists in direct service organization, client care, and other Behavioral Health Specialist duties. Evaluate the needs of participants experiencing behavioral health challenges; plan, develop, and implement individual and group rehabilitation activities under the guidance of licensed professional staff; as assigned, be responsible for developing and implementing specific rehabilitation group activities. Participate in staff conferences with other disciplines to link clients with housing, providers, outside agencies, organizations, or departments as appropriate. Perform as client’s primary case manager. Perform crisis intervention counseling at a level not requiring licensure as a Behavioral health professional; and assist professional staff in planning the range of care needed to deal with participant’s care. Develop and determine appropriate referrals for the continuation of care. Ideal Candidate Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or similar human service-oriented degree plus 2 years working in the behavioral health field as a specialist in behavioral modification, physical restoration, social adjustment, or vocational adjustment. OR Associates degree with 4 years of experience working in the behavioral health field as a specialist in behavioral modification, physical restoration, social adjustment, or vocational adjustment. OR 6 years of experience working in the behavioral health field as a specialist in the fields of behavioral modification, physical restoration, social adjustment, or vocational adjustment. Candidates must bebilingual in Spanish. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and have Welligent/Electronic Health Records (EHR) experience. Sign-on Bonuses: $2500 for eligible positions. Merit Salary Increases: Annually based on performance, budget availability and supervisor approval. CalPERS Pension: 2% @ 55 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for PEPRA Members; employee contributes 7% for Classic and 6.75% for PEPRA. No Social Security. Vacation: 80 hours per year, increasing with years of service with a maximum of 240 hours; cash out option available. Sick Leave: Full-Time employees = 88 hours per year with no cap. Holidays: 11 paid holidays per calendar year plus an additional 16 hours of Floating Holidays. Longevity Pay: $2500 at 5 years of service; $5000 at 10-35 milestone years of service. REVISED! Flexible Work Schedule: 9/80, 4/10 and/or intermittent teleworking, where applicable and approved by supervisor. ** Health Insurance: Medical (Kaiser HMO), dental (MetLife PPO) and vision coverage (EyeMed) of which 80% is paid by Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority (TCMHA). Life Insurance: Paid at one time annual salary, paid by Tri-City MHA with additional optional coverage available. Additional Optional Benefits: EAP, FSA, STD/LTD & ADD, Bilingual Incentive Pay, On Call Pay, Employee Referral Fee Program, Loan Forgiveness, Credit Union available through CU of So Cal, paid time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and more. **Availability of flexible schedule and days of regular day off is dependent upon the needs of the Department and approval from Management. Special Instructions REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Tri-City Mental Health Authority will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io Tri-City Human Resources Department may contact candidates via email or phone. Please pay attention to both forms of communication as information regarding application status may be made by email or phone. Tri-City does not cover the cost of relocation fees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tri City Mental Health Services