Behavior Health Coordinator

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. Train classroom staff, coordinators, and supervisors in proactive classroom management techniques .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeWest Covina • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $42 - $46 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood mental health, behavior interventions, and proactive classroom management. Capable of training staff, developing individualized behavior plans, and maintaining compliance with regulations while effectively communicating with families and community partners.

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Master’s Degree In Behavioral ScienceClinical Licensure (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Psychologist)Experience Working With Children (0-5 Years)Mandated Reporter CertificationBilingual Communication Skills (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese)

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Hard Skills

Early Childhood Mental Health ConsultationBehavior Intervention DevelopmentClassroom Management TechniquesDocumentation ComplianceData ReportingIndividualized Behavior PlansWorkshop Development And PresentationTherapeutic ActivitiesConsultation And AssessmentCrisis Intervention

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationTraining And FacilitationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Mandated Reporter CertificationHealth Screening And TB Clearance

Industry Keywords

Early Childhood DevelopmentBehavioral ScienceCommunity-Based ServicesCompliance With Federal And State RegulationsConsultative Stance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Train classroom staff, coordinators, and supervisors in proactive classroom management techniques
Develop and facilitate trainings on early childhood mental health and behavior interventions
Provide direct mental health services, consultation, and management to staff, students, and families
Conduct consultation meetings, observations, assessments, and therapeutic activities
Support development and implementation of individualized behavior plans
Complete required documentation according to organizational procedures
Collaborate with Early Learning, School-age, Inclusion, and Family Engagement teams
Support referrals for community-based services and resources
Communicate with community partners, families, and staff
Provide interventions during mental health or behavioral crises, including mandated reporting situations
Maintain records and track mental health referrals and services
Review documentation and provide feedback as part of the department management team
Report data to program and organizational leadership
Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations
Identify training needs using gathered data
Assist managers, directors, the vice president of center-based programs, and the chief program officer
Implement organizational and program policies and procedures
Complete assigned paperwork and documentation accurately and timely
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or higher in marriage and family therapy, psychology, social work, child development, or a related behavioral science field
Clinical licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or psychologist in California (preferred)
Full compliance with all professional continuing education requirements to maintain the license
Two years of experience working with children (from newborn to age 5)
Knowledge of early development and work experience in group settings with children
Understanding of early childhood mental health consultation and ability to utilize the principles of the consultative stance
Experience developing and presenting workshops for adults
Must complete mandated reporter certification training, renewed every two years
Health screening and TB clearance, renewed every five years
Successful background screening
Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese (preferred)
Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English
California driver’s license, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 95% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time)
Organization-paid and matching retirement plan
Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement
Generous and flexible PTO
Organization-wide winter break
Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues
Hybrid work schedule with approval by management
Four-day workweek