In-Home Behavioral Specialist

Center For Mental Health•Great Falls, MT

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time, non-exempt position in Great Falls. The role involves implementing instructions from a designated supervisor, maintaining client paperwork, and providing in-home psychoeducational training and assistance with behavior management strategies for families and individuals. The specialist will also provide one-on-one supervision in home or community settings, potentially co-facilitate family therapy sessions, and provide transportation for clients to access community resources or for other necessary travel. The position also assists clients in developing various life skills, accessing community resources, leading socialization activities, and participating in therapy groups and skill classes. The role requires maintaining equipment and supplies, participating in inservice training, and performing other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services field or education preferred, plus at least one year of full-time experience service people with mental illnesses.
Individuals with other educational backgrounds who, as providers, consumers, or advocates of mental health services have developed the necessary knowledge and skills (minimum is graduation from high school or GED with four years’ experience with children in the human service field or a combination of relevant experience and education).
Travel required.
Must have a current MT Driver’s License, personal vehicle and current vehicle insurance.
Must pass Background Checks and Motor Vehicle Record Check as well as a background check with DPHHS.
Will be required to take Sexual Abuse Training.

Responsibilities

Implements instructions of designated supervisor
96 billable client service units per week
Assists in team evaluation and treatment planning for clients
Maintains required paperwork for assigned clients
Assists in the development of treatment plans for families and individuals
Provides in-home psychoeducational training for parents
Provides in-home assistance with development of behavior management strategies
Provides one-on-one supervision/guidance of your in home or community settings
May co-facilitate family therapy sessions or multiple-family group therapy sessions with the TFC therapist
Provides transportation services to enable clients to learn and utilize community resources as needed
Provides transportation to clients in personal vehicle if needed
Assists clients with development of social, organizational, vocational, and daily living skills (including but not limited to personal hygiene, menu planning, grocery shopping, laundry, housekeeping, job searching, interviewing, conflict resolution, and peer relational skills)
Helps clients to access community resources
Leads socialization activities for individuals and groups of clients
Assists in therapy groups and skill classes as requested
Maintains equipment and supplies for assigned activity
Participates in inservice training as directed by immediate supervisor
Other duties as assigned by management