Behavior Intervention Specialist

About the role

The Behavior Intervention Specialist position at Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center in Miles City, MT is seeking a passionate individual to support emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. This role involves providing one-on-one or group services, supporting therapeutic goals, and working closely with schools and communities.

Responsibilities

• Review clients' files and familiarize with their diagnoses, family dynamics, and therapeutic goals
• Make arrangements to meet with clients and families, discussing issues requiring attention with the Clinician
• Aid clients in achieving their school/community-based treatment plan goals, such as acquiring appropriate social skills and building self-esteem
• Provide crisis intervention and consultation as needed
• Implement daily behavioral interventions in classrooms as necessary
• Maintain productivity standards and confidentiality
• Attend staff meetings, peer reviews, and training programs
• Model appropriate behavior and empower clients to make appropriate choices
• Aid clients in meeting CSCT Program Goals

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years’ work experience with youth in a school setting preferred
• Valid Montana Operator’s License (for personal vehicle used to transport clients)

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping young people build brighter futures
• Ability to work independently and follow a case management plan
• Physical stamina for various settings and conditions

Benefits

• Four-day, 32-hour workweek with pay equivalent to a full 40-hour schedule
• Student loan repayment through NHSCL (National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program)
• Internal professional development opportunities
• Paid referrals at start of employment and again in 6 months
• Multiple health plan options, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan with a match, flexible benefit plan, employer-paid life insurance, and other supplemental insurance products

Schedule

Work varies and may require working independently following a case management plan developed by the Treatment Team in response to the client's therapeutic needs.