Director of School-Based Behavior & Wellness

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

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.