Behavioral Health Support Services Lead (Public Health)

State of Montana; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) within the Montana Chemical Dependency Center is seeking a supervisor for non-licensed support services. You will provide direction, training, and supervision to treatment technician services and handle crisis situations.

The role also coordinates incidents, patient grievances, complaints, and allegations of abuse, with background checks and references as part of the process. DPHHS offers benefits and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, social work, or related human services field is preferred.
• Three years' experience in behavioral health field.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience as a supervisor or manager in a health and human service setting, one of which was providing services to individuals with behavioral health issues.
• Must have or willing to obtain CPR/AED/FIRST AID certification before hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise non-licensed support services.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to treatment technician services.
• Problem solve and make decisions during crises.
• Coordinate and review unusual incidents, patient grievances, complaints, and allegations of abuse.

Skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Crisis problem solving

Supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, social work, or related human services field

Job description

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) within the Montana Chemical Dependency Center is seeking a supervisor for non-licensed support services. You will provide direction, training, and supervision to treatment technician services and handle crisis situations.

The role also coordinates incidents, patient grievances, complaints, and allegations of abuse, with background checks and references as part of the process. DPHHS offers benefits and equal opportunity employment.