BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - 06122026-78406

Job Details Opening Date/Time: 06/12/2026 12:00 AM Central Time Closing Date/Time: 06/25/2026 11:59 PM Central Time Salary (Monthly): $5,100.00 - $6,373.00 Salary (Annually): $61,200.00 - $76,476.00 Job Type: Full-Time Location: Gallatin, TN Department: Correction Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position requires a criminal background check. Qualifications Education and Experience: Master's Degree from an accredited university in one of the following: Social Work, Human Development, Psychology, or Counseling. Other master's degrees in the social and/or behavioral sciences that provide a pathway to licensure may be acceptable after review and approval by the Director of Behavioral Health/designee. Overview This full‑time position provides behavioral health services within Community Supervision to support justice‑involved individuals. Under general supervision, the role delivers behavioral health guidance, resource coordination, and structured interventions for individuals seeking mental health and substance use support. Using evidence‑based curricula, the position facilitates group programming and conducts individualized interventions focused on promoting behavioral change and treatment engagement. Employees in this classification are responsible for completing assessments, facilitating group sessions, developing individualized support plans, responding to crisis situations, maintaining accurate and timely documentation, and connecting individuals with appropriate community resources to support progress toward personal goals. This role operates as part of an integrated team that includes the justice‑involved individual, Probation and Parole Officers, and the Behavioral Health Specialist to encourage behavioral change and compliance with court‑ordered conditions. Travel may be required to provide services or facilitate programming at various offices within the district. Responsibilities Conduct substance use and mental health assessments, develop treatment plans, manage crisis situations, facilitate groups, organize case files, provide case management services, coordinate referrals to community resources, and conduct individual counseling or guidance sessions. Facilitate treatment groups using evidence‑based curriculum and provide direct support and guidance to justice‑involved individuals experiencing substance use and mental health challenges, serving as a member of an integrated team. Conduct behavioral health screenings and assessments and coordinate referrals to appropriate agencies based on individual needs and available resources using a trauma‑informed approach and motivational interviewing techniques. Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with justice‑involved individuals, advocate for access to appropriate services and support, communicate updates and changes with Probation and Parole Officers, and support self‑accountability while navigating probation and parole requirements. Collaborate with treatment agencies and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate additional interventions, including Probation and Parole Officers when appropriate, utilizing a person‑centered approach. 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