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The SELPA employs Mental Health/ Behavior Services Specialists who consult with local school districts to assist with children with challenging behaviors.  


BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST SERVICES


Behavior Specialist services or other social/emotional problems may include: 

•    Conducting Functional Analysis Assessments and/or Functional Behavioral Assessments
•    Assisting with development of Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
•    Follow-up to teachers and other staff in implementing PBSPs or BIPs
•    Analysis of classroom environments and consultation to promote pro-social behaviors
•    Staff development

The following districts are currently contracting for Behavior Specialist services:

 

    Fillmore Unified School District
    Hueneme School District
    Ocean View School District
    Oxnard School District
    Oxnard Union High School District
    Pleasant Valley Unified School District
    Rio School District
    Santa Paula Union High School District
    Simi Valley Unified School District
    Ventura County Office of Education
    Ventura Unified School District

 

Christa Johnson, M.A.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Behavior Specialist
Certified Behavior Intervention Case Manager
Lic. #MFC 34951


(805) 482-0278
(805) 482-2409 ~ Fax
(805) 469-3272 ~ Cell


Additional information and resources:
 

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Behavior Interventions for Special Education Students Exhibiting "Serious Behaviors"
Behavior Intervention Case Manager Manual
High Bandwidth Suggested
Positive Behavior Support Made Easy
Teacher's Toolbox for Behavior Management


















 








 


MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALISTS
Mental Health pre-referral services assist students who are at risk for referral for mental health services with the county Mental Health Deparment.  Services may include:
 

•    Counseling
•    Social Work Services
•    Parent Counseling and Training
•    Behavior Intervention Services

The services are provided through the SELPA by a consortium of school districts which includes:

    Briggs School District
    Hueneme School District
    Mesa School District
    Moorpark School District
    Oxnard School District
    Oxnard Union High School District
    Rio School District
    Santa Clara School District
    Santa Paula Union High School District
    Somis Union School District
    Ventura County Office of Education

 

Jodi Kaplan, MFT
(Mental Health/ Behavior 
Services Specialist)

(805) 482-2409 ~ Fax
(805) 201-9006 ~ Cell

Kelly Walker, L.C.S.W.
(Mental Health/ Behavior 
Services Specialist)

(805) 482-2409 ~ Fax
(805) 607-0171 ~ Cell


      Sarah Scheerger, L.C.S.W.
       (Mental Health/Behavior
      Services Specialist)
          sscheerger@vcoe.org

(805) 482-2409 ~ Fax
(805) 233-0211~ Cell

Stephanie Thurston, L.C.S.W
(Mental Health/ Behavior 
Services Specialist)

(805) 482-2409 ~ Fax
(805) 573-0039 ~ Cell

















 
 

777 Aileen Street ~ Camarillo, CA, 93010 ~ Phone:  (805) 482-2353 ~ Fax: (805) 482-2409
 
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