Behavior Specialist II Department of State Hospitals

JC-529633

• Behavior Specialist II BEHAVIOR

SPECIALIST II

$7,145.00

• $9,342.

00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

9/11/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties We Are Hiring for Behavior Specialist II! ($7,145

• $9,342 Monthly) The Department of State Hospitals
• Coalinga is now accepting applications for a Permanent Full-Time Behavior Specialist II positions.

As a member of the Mall Services Team, the incumbent may act as a lead person over a small group of lower-level positions, and performs the more difficult and complex duties, assists in conducting behavioral assessments (functional analyses) and participates in designing behavior programs; analyzes, summarizes, and display data; trains staff in behavioral principles and techniques; and provides ongoing monitoring of program implementation. Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals

• Coalinga
• A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment
• -Entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with the State of California as an employer
• -Annual merit based raises
• -License Reimbursement
• -Full benefits, health, dental, vision, and Pension Retirement with options of 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans
• -3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California
• -Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college
• -Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Madera to name a few
• -Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking
• Click on the "Apply Now" button above, or mail or hand deliver a signed copy of your Std.

678 Application to the address listed below. A copy of your Unofficial College Transcripts is required to be submitted with your application if using education to qualify Please note: If you still need to take and pass an exam for Behavior Specialist II to establish list eligibility please use the following link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?

ExamControlId=4332

• Click on the link to complete the

Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:

 DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital. All employees are required to have an annual health review and TB test or whenever necessary to ascertain that they are free from symptoms indicating the presence of infection and are able to safely perform their essential job functions. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-529633

Position #(s): 437-360-9824-XXX

Working Title:

Behavior Specialist II

Classification:

BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST II

$7,145.00

• $9,342.

00 U New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Fresno County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

Department Website:

www.dsh.ca.gov Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section). The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

NOTE:

Please do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only. Appointment is subject to the provisions of the SROA process: 

SROA/SURPLUS/ REEMPLOYMENT

candidates are encouraged to apply and must attach a copy of their status letter in order to be considered. Prior to appointment, interested applicants must submit: a completed Standard State Application (Form STD 678). Form STD 678 will automatically be submitted if applying using your CalCareers account. Candidates interested in applying as a Training and Development Assignment (T&D) or Temporary Assignment (TAU) are encouraged to submit an application by the cutoff date listed. The advertisement may also be used to fill future vacancies for positions that are of the same classification and same tenure/time base if the vacancy occurs while this job posting is active. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

9/11/2026