Behavioral Health Specialist III, IV - Leeward District Administration

Description This posting is being used to fill Behavioral Health Specialist positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Leeward District as needed and assigned by the Leeward District Office. The authorized level of these positions is Behavioral Health Specialist IV. Applications are being accepted down to the Behavioral Health Specialist III in the event of recruiting difficulties. Salary Range All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. Placement above the initial step will be based on special characteristics, critical needs, applicant qualifications, funding availability, and other factors. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. Behavioral Health Specialist III, SR-20: $4,961.00 - $6,043.00 Behavioral Health Specialist IV, SR-22: $5,588.00 - $6,283.00 Responsibilities Assess, through established professional protocol, when and why an individual is engaging in problem behavior by collecting and reviewing the individual's history through personal interviews, discussions with school personnel, and review of written records such as psychological tests and medical reports. Develop an individualized behavior intervention/management plan focused on interrupting the development or continuation of problem behavior, specifying techniques, methods, alternative skills, crisis prevention, and lifestyle interventions. Work collaboratively with school personnel, employers, and other professionals involved in the development/implementation of the behavior plan. Conduct behavior management counseling and skill training sessions for individuals and groups, including sessions to improve attention span, communication, social, recreational, coping, anger management, problem solving, and other functional daily living skills through instruction, modeling, coaching, role‑playing, and other modalities. Conduct regular sessions with individuals and their families designed to improve family functioning, assist family structure development, parenting skills, child management techniques, and effective communication. Advise school personnel and employers on appropriate techniques, methods, and strategies to facilitate achievement of behavior plan goals. Participate in the integration of services to the individual across settings. Prepare and maintain assigned individual's case records, correspondence, and reports in accordance with established rules, policies, and confidentiality procedures. 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 : Level III: None. Level IV: One (1) year of progressively responsible professional post‑Master's work experience providing counseling and/or therapy to individuals and/or their families, including assistance with behavioral problems. Driver's License Requirement : Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license. Desirable Qualifications : Possession of a current National Certified Counselor credential from the National Board of Certified Counselors. Benefits Holidays: Eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 during an election year. Vacation: Employees earn 21 days per year. Sick Leave: 21 days per year; unused credits may be used toward retirement benefits. Health Insurance: State pays part of premiums for state‑sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans. Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees. Premium Conversion Plan: Option to increase take‑home pay by deducting health care premiums before payroll taxes. Flexible Spending Accounts: Allows employees to set aside pre‑tax money for health care and eligible dependent care expenses. Retirement Plan: State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees; retirement age and service requirements apply. Tax Shelter Annuity: Eligible employees may participate in a tax‑sheltered annuity program. Deferred Compensation: Tax‑deferred retirement investment program with multiple options. Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for disability caused by non‑work related injury or illness. Social Security: State contributes to employees' social security accounts. Workers' Compensation: Benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support for workplace injuries. Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees may join a union for collective bargaining and representation; some union members receive discounts and additional benefits. Employees not joining a union still pay required service fees unless the job is exempt. 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, disability, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, National Guard participation, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal statutes and Hawaii Revised Statutes. Payday Information New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first three pay periods after their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or the preceding business day) of each month. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hawaiʻi State Department of Education