Behavioral Health Specialist V - Hawaii District Administation

Behavioral Health Specialist V, SR-24

Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

Behavioral Health Specialist V, SR-24: $6,221.00 - $7,568.00 per month

Examples of Duties

1. Oversee and monitor the work performance of behavioral health specialists, school social workers, and other assigned staff regarding the provision of school-based behavioral health services within a complex or district.
2. Responsible for evaluating the work performance of assigned staff and completion of their performance appraisal (PAS) within the required timeframe.
3. Monitor activities and services of staff for conformance to existing laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines, etc. Take corrective action/steps to remedy non-conformance in order to comply with legal requirements.
4. Ensure that appropriate services are delivered to students by program staff as specified in student Individual Education Plans/504 Modification Plans (IEP/MP). These plans outline services provided to students by various discipline team members for the purpose of giving the student the best opportunity to learn.
5. Collaborate with contracted providers and other agency providers to plan for the orderly development and provision of essential services to meet the needs of students in the complex as specified in the student's IEP/MP. Participate in interagency meetings to coordinate and integrate school-based behavioral health services with other child-serving agencies. Establish networks and working relationships with parents and community agencies.
6. Provide technical support/assistance to principals, counselors, teachers, and other school personnel regarding integration of school-based behavioral health services into educational programs, and meeting the requirements of federal laws.
7. Assist the district educational specialist (DES) with program development and the overall plan for the implementation of the district's/complex's school-based behavioral health services program including an evaluation strategy to effectively monitor and utilize behavioral health and the contracted provider resources.
8. Administer policies and procedures pertaining to the implementation and operation of school-based behavioral health services.
9. Conduct budget surveillance and utilization procurement review for the SBBH DES to assist in identification of resources needed to implement a system of school-based behavioral health services.
10. Review requests for contracted services and monitors for appropriate utilization of services and resources in conjunction with the DES and district contracts specialist.
11. In consultation with personnel from the DOE district and State level offices, the Department of Health Family Guidance Center, and Children's Community Council (CCC), develop a community-based system of care.
12. Plan and implement a complaints resolution process for behavioral health-related services. Monitor sentinel events/incident reports, investigate and collaborate with the agencies involved to resolve the situation. Refer unresolved system issues to the appropriate district resources.
13. Develop and implement education and/or training programs to address staff development needs related to behavioral health evidence-based practices and IDEA/504.
14. Train subordinates and assigned staff.
15. Review IEP/MP quarterly reports, direct and oversee the recordkeeping systems.
16. Sign documents for Medicaid reimbursements.
17. May provide direct services.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Education Requirements: Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, marriage/family therapy, psychology or social work.

Experience Requirements: Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described in the statements below and in the amounts shown below or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional post-masters work experience providing counseling and/or therapy to individuals and/or their families which included assisting individuals to address emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health problems. This experience must have involved counseling or guidance in situations where individuals had difficulty in grasping or understanding the nature of their problem(s), choosing between various possible courses of action, adjusting to environmental conditions and/or acquiring or sustaining appropriate individual control or motivation.

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

Professional License Requirement: Applicants must possess a Hawaii State Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist or Marriage and Family Therapist license.

Driver's License Requirement: This position requires possession of a current, valid driver's license.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday: New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

Benefits

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee'