What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist position at WESTERN MONTANA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER?
Job Details
Description
The CSCT Behavior Specialist provides behavioral management and support services to eligible students with a serious emotional disturbance in the community, home and school-based settings. The Behavioral Specialist works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, team therapist and supports students with the development of age appropriate skills to ensure daily success and independence.
This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Western Montana Mental Health Center and the Missoula Federation of WMMHC-CSCT Employees.
Full-time employees are eligible to participate in a comprehensive employee benefits program that includes paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a 403 (b) retirement account with a company match, and other voluntary coverage options.
Western Montana Mental Health Center proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Qualifications
Behavior Specialists have excellent verbal and written communication skills and comprehensive knowledge of privacy and confidentiality requirements. Behavior Specialists are also great at problem solving, de-escalation, and behavior management.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field or equivalency.
- Two (2) years of related work experience
- Valid Driver’s License and the ability to pass a background and motor vehicle record check upon an offer of employment
Western Montana Mental Health Center proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Salary : $16 - $22
