Bilingual Behavioral Specialist
Company: Seneca Family of Agencies
Role summary
Bilingual Behavioral Specialist is a full-time role at Seneca Family of Agencies in Concord, California, United States (hybrid). Posted 2026-08-20. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Bilingual Behavioral Specialist
- Company
- Seneca Family of Agencies
- Location
- Concord, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-20
You’ll have a direct, positive impact on youth and families by providing hands-on behavioral support in a compassionate, team-oriented environment. Because the agency doesn't require a degree and offers extensive training, this is an ideal starting point for someone looking to grow a meaningful career in social services.
Job description
By embodying our value of compassion, you will provide 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. As a Bilingual Behavioral Specialist , you will be directly with the client and their families/support networks to provide them with tangible skills specifically tailored to their strengths and needs to address target behaviors and help them feel empowered to take charge of their mental health treatment. If being a mental health advocate brings you joy and you are motivated to inspire families, we encourage you to apply today!
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca 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
Maintain caseload of 3-6 clients
Meet with clients and caregivers on a regular basis to provide time-limited, individualized, and behaviorally focused mental health support services to youth and their families to further treatment goals and ensure successful transition of clients and their families
Collaborate with the treatment team members to provide crisis intervention and mental health services
Cultivate relationships and maintain communication with all treatment team members including participation in treatment reviews, IEP meetings, and other client related meetings
Coordinate and implement overall services and treatment for assigned clients, including assessment, treatment planning, evaluation of progress, and termination
Complete treatment plans, functional behavioral assessments, progress notes, monthly reports, and other required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
Maintain accurate and complete client charts and records to county and agency standards
Participate in weekly individual and group supervision and all program meetings and trainings
Maintain accurate paperwork including but not limited to time sheets and mileage reimbursement
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Education/Experience requirements:
Bachelor's degree OR
Associate's degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience
Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field
Bilingual in English and Spanish required
Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evening hours as needed
Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
PREFERRED
Experience providing crisis assessment, management, and interventions
Experience writing progress notes and other therapeutic documentation
SCHEDULE
Full-time; Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm
Hybrid; Flexible work hours
In person meeting with clients
Remotely can hold internal meetings and documentation
Driving all through Contra Costa County
BENEFITS
Starting at $29.26 - $31.76 per hour, commensurate with experience
Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
Salary increases each year
Mileage reimbursement
Comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
50% paid premiums for dependents
403b Retirement Plan
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
5 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
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