Director of Behavior Services

Memspa; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Manistee Area Public Schools seeks a Director of Behavior Services for a full-time, contract-based leadership role overseeing behavioral health services and support across the district. This position focuses on improving student and staff well-being through coordinated programs.

A master’s degree in a behavioral health field, applicable licensure, and at least five years of experience are required. Strong supervision, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and experience in educational

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, ABA, or 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.
• Experience supervising behavioral health professionals and support personnel.
• Experience with behavioral assessment, intervention planning, crisis response, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience working within educational systems.

Skills

Supervising professionals

Crisis response

Educational systems experience

Licensure/certification

Behavioral health assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling / Social Work / Psychology / ABA or related field

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.