Director of Behavior Services

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manistee Area Public Schools seeks a Director of Behavior Services to lead districtwide behavioral health initiatives, supervise staff, and collaborate with educators to support students' social-emotional development.

The role requires a master's in counseling or a related field, appropriate licensure, and at least five years of experience in behavioral health within education, including crisis response and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, ABA, or related field.
• Appropriate professional licensure or certification in the candidate’s discipline.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in behavioral/mental health services.
• Experience supervising behavioral health professionals and support staff.
• Experience with behavioral assessment, intervention planning, crisis response, and collaboration.
• Experience working within educational systems.

Skills

Supervision

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Behavioral assessment

Educational systems experience

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or related field

Licensed or certified in relevant discipline

Job description

Deadline: October 30, 2026
District/Organization: Manistee Area Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Per contract

Director of Behavior Services

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a closely related behavioral health field.
• Appropriate professional licensure or certification within the candidate’s discipline.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience providing behavioral or mental health services.
• Demonstrated experience supervising behavioral health professionals and support personnel.
• Experience with behavioral assessment, intervention planning, crisis response, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience working within educational systems

PAY/BENEFITS:

Per Contract

District Policy: The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, or any other legally prohibited basis in admission or access to District programs and activities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.