$25–$45/hr
School
Days · Weekends
Therapy license
$22 per hour
Paid time off
Job Description
Case management / mental health worker / coach Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) New Alternatives, Inc. – San Diego, CA The TBS Coach position is a rewarding job in the mental health field where you get to play and be creative and help children and families thrive.
IF you are considering going back to school to get a Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work or Counseling, TBS offers excellent clinical experience.
Excellent no-cost training is offered to increase your skills in behavioral support for children and families!
TBS is offering all of the above with room for advancement, flexible schedules, $22-24 to start depending on work experience, part-time hours.
Job Description Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) is an intensive, one-to-one, behavioral and mental health services program designed to help children, adolescents, and their caregivers implement new behavioral and positive coping strategies to reduce risk of needing a higher level of care or being hospitalized as a result of the severity of their behaviors.
TBS provides coaching, case management, and parental support to these clients and families from a strength-based, trauma-informed perspective.
TBS Coaches are providing services in homes, residential facilities/group homes, day treatment programs, and in some school settings.
What we offer you!
Excellent training opportunities; learn to help children develop effective strategies for coping with mental health challenges Evidenced based training and certifications Paid masters level internships!! (depending on school requirements) Lots of room for advancement within the agency Potential raises, within 3 and 6 months of start date Professional Development Assistance Recruitment bonuses Hourly wages starting at $22 per hour (or more depending on years of experience) for bilingual candidates (Spanish) Excellent mileage reimbursement, which is TAX FREE; Can range from $100-$300 in addition to your paycheck! 403 B retirement plan PTO time Fitness plan opportunity with discounted monthly gym membership options, home food delivery programs, etc!
Flexible schedule, to work around masters program, and other jobs Position Description TBS Coaches work directly with referred youth and their caregivers in their living placement.
Coaches implement behavioral interventions(designed in collaboration with case managers) in addition to the child's other mental health treatment and strategies with the youth and caregiver and are the essential component of TBS services.
TBS Coaches work on a team composed of the youth, caregivers, TBS Case Manager, TBS Parent Partners, and the youth's primary therapist, among others.
Coaches complete Medi-Cal documentation of services in an electronic health record (Smartcare) Requirements: Bachelors Degree Direct experience working in behavioral health, mental health, working with children or lived experience in mental health Able and willing to travel, (with driver's license and own vehicle) with excellent (tax free!!) mileage reimbursement throughout the County of San Diego.
Willing to work in the afternoons and evenings (must be able to work until at least 8:00pm on evenings worked) and at least 1 weekend day.
Exact hours and days flexible and dependent on your availability.
Spanish speaking is a plus Job Types: Part-time
Pay: $22-24 depending on experience working with children in mental health field Expected hours: 15 – 25 hours per week
Benefits: Flexible schedule
Schedule: Choose your own hours Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $22 - $24 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No
Location & Routes
- Base city: San Diego, CA
Benefits & Bonuses
- Paid time off
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role
Requirements
Active state license in good standing (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
Experience requirements vary by employer.
BLS typically required.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What license do I need to apply?
An active state license in your discipline (PT, OT, SLP, LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc.) in good standing. Therapy licensure is state-specific — the PT, OT, and ASLP-IC compacts let you practice in member states without a separate license.
Is this a school-year or year-round position?
School-based therapy roles typically follow a 9- or 10-month school-year calendar with summers off. Outpatient, hospital, home-health, and telehealth positions are year-round with PTO. Both options are widely available — check the job description for specifics.
What experience is expected?
Most therapy roles welcome new grads through mid-career clinicians. Specialty positions (acute care, NICU, pediatric feeding, hand therapy) typically prefer 2+ years plus relevant certifications.
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