Behavioral Coach
Company: Turning Point Community Programs
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description GENERAL PURPOSE Responsible for
carrying out elements of the treatment plan and the provision of
behavioral coaching to reduce crisis incidents. Most tasks are
carried out in the community, especially family homes.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an at-will direct service
position within a program. The position is responsible for
assisting and advocating for our members in all areas of treatment
and coaching our members to reduce crisis incidents. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) The duties listed
below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of
work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements
of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Works in
partnership with parents who are treated as experts concerning
their families. Helps to conduct strength/needs assessment; assists
with and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings. Completes
all tasks associated with both fidelity to the START Model, program
certification of the START Model, and individual certification in
the START Model. Responsible for submitting/entering
outcomes/incident data into identified database or providing this
to person responsible for entering the information. Coordinates
care as needed, internally and with outside agencies; Coordinates
care with system partners. With the direct input from the child and
family, helps to enlists the involvement of formal and informal
community resources to support the family; sees the family weekly
for periods of time/days that may vary depending on the need of the
family. Keeps START Coordinator and supervisors informed of
significant treatment or care coordination issues. Sees the family
weekly for periods of time/days that may vary depending on the need
of the family. Discharge planning/transitional service development;
attends to the safety, health, and well-being of clients;
responsible for all required record keeping as indicated by funder,
certifying agency and TPCP. Safely transports clients and other
passengers to and from appointments and activities. Provides prompt
intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and
to notify when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the
resolution of the crisis situation; provides “on-the-spot”
counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with
the philosophy of the program. Is personally responsible and held
accountable for work hours and time management as coordinated with
the Team Leader. Provides support to other staff members and
program members as needed. Provide after hours, “on-call” coverage
to program clients on a rotational basis. Meets and maintains
service productivity standards as set by the program; completes
paperwork as assigned in a timely manner. Qualifications: A typical
way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above
is through four (4) years of varied experience as a provider of
mental health services or through graduation from a four (4) year
college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or
related field and two (2) years varied experience as a provider of
mental health services. Additional qualifying mental health
experience may be substituted for up to two years of education with
Associates degree in a mental health related field and experience
working with youth, Transition Aged Youth and Families. Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with the flexibility to work
from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Interested? Join us at our open interviews
on Wednesdays from 2-4PM, located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite
325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Keywords: Turning Point Community Programs, Chico , Behavioral Coach, Social Services , Sacramento, California
