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Forensic Services Behavior Specialist (Staff)

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Stockton

3601 Pacific Avenue (Show on map)

Feb 18, 2026

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Forensic Services Behavior Specialist (Staff)
Union Level
Department	Department of Psychology
Campus	Stockton
Posting Number	201304249P
Full or Part Time	Part Time
Number of Months	12
Work Schedule
Position End Date	06/30/2026
Open Date	02/17/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship	This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	Responsible for implementing all program services including skills training and activities for the forensic services provided by the Psychology Department. * This is currently a grant funded position until June 30, 2026.
Essential Functions	Implements all training and activities as assigned. Facilitates referrals, assessments and treatment plans. Provides treatment updates to referral source. Records progress towards individual interventions. Maintains client records. Participates in interagency meetings and trainings. Supports the development and implementation of individual treatment plans for referrals. Performs other duties as assigned or requested in support of program operations. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Education or related fields. One (1) year experience working with the individuals with Special Needs.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with Adults with Special Needs. Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis. Experience implementing behavioral assessments and interventions. Strong professional, ethical and leadership skills. Strong oral and written communication skills when providing feedback to others. Ability to write behavioral based progress notes. Ability to clearly articulate performance roles, project goals and timelines. Effectively manages deadlines and tasks for independently. Basic understanding of the theory of human behavior. Ability to develop function based treatments that will help clients achieve related goals and positive outcomes. Ability to form positive relationships with clients. Positive attitude. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires performing physical activities, including standing, kneeling and reaching while interacting with others within the field and within the office. Must be able to move more quickly than the client they are working with and be able to move quickly and swiftly from the floor, to the chair, and back. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Requires a current TB test. Ability to pass background/sanction checks for the funding agency(ies). Work Environment/Work Week/Travel Work performed in varied environments including office, classroom, public settings and personal residence. This position will utilize standard business hours but will allow for flexibility based on individual caseload and may occasionally include evening and weekends. Travel requirements as a function of clinical service provisions Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range	$24.50-$26 per hour; We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.