Behavior Services Manager - ( 23141420 )

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has an exciting leadership opportunity at the Intensive Behavior Center in Boulder.

Our mission at DPHHS is to improve and protect the health, well-being, and self-reliance of all Montanans throughout every stage of their life. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. Whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience, DPHHS has the opportunity for you!

The Intensive Behavior Center (IBC) is an intensive, short-term treatment facility for individuals who have intellectual disabilities and co-occurring mental illnesses. IBC provides an environment for building healthy, effective, and fulfilling lives so those receiving treatment can live successfully in the community after discharge.

Under direction, serves as a senior clinician providing advanced technical behavioral analysis and consulting services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Responsible for the design and implement behavior support plans for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Responsibilities also include making observations of client behavior/psychiatric symptoms and the completion of functional and other behavioral assessments.

As part of the administrative staff, this position works to establish and then maintain leading applied behavior analytic (ABA) practices at IBC. This includes providing supervision and oversight to two other staff responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of behavior and recreation services. They also provide professional development through delivery of competency-based teaching to shift managers and direct support professionals (DSPs) to facilitate continuity of care.

What We Can Offer You

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at https://benefits.mt.gov/. In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities within the largest state agency in Montana.

What You Can Offer Us

• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis and behavioral principles, theories, and techniques.
• Knowledge of modern treatment practices of clients diagnosed with an intellectual or other developmental disability.
• Ability to collect, compile, organize, and analyze data.
• Ability to train others to implement components of behavior support plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Meet minimum qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Behavior Analysis or related field (e.g., psychology, education), from a graduate program accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis.

• Recognized by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

• May accept a graduate degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, education), from a graduate program not certified by the Association for Behavior Analysis, pending review of coursework to determine alignment with expected education and practice.

• May substitute licensure or certification other than the BCBA, with additional years of experience serving in the capacity of a behavior analyst.

• Montana license as a Behavior Analyst, preferred.

• Previous experience in the developmental disabilities field of service.

For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact Heidi Greenback at Heidi.greenback@mt.gov.

How to Apply

Submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.

• Resume

• References

To be considered for any DPHHS position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass all DPHHS specific background check(s) relevant to each position. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position will be posted until filled with frequent screening of applications.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 35.50 - 35.50 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings : 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Shift : Day Job Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location : Boulder Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : 000 - None

Posting Date : May 5, 2023, 3:33:47 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Jun 5, 2023, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Resume, References

Contact Name : Heidi Greenback | Contact Email : heidi.greenback@mt.gov | Contact Phone : 406-444-0656