Missoula - Behavioral Program Specialist

Gilder Search Group; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive earnings

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with 3% company match

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Missoula is searching for a dedicated Behavioral Program Specialist to join our team. The role requires working closely with clinical staff at long-term care facilities to maintain accurate patient documentation, coordinating care, and summarizing behavioral records for special needs programs. In addition to competitive earnings of $23 to $25 per hour, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package including mileage reimbursement and a 401(k) match.

The ideal candidate must have a background in behavioral health and strong communication skills. Training provided under a remote Clinical Supervisor structure will ensure you are supported in all case management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• COVID-19 vaccination and booster required.
• Two years of experience in a behavioral health setting or educational equivalence for work experience.
• Ability to write reports and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IDT meetings with nursing facility staff and clinicians.
• Audit charts to ensure timely behavioral documentation.
• Write clinical documentation for special needs programs.
• Update tracking reports with participant details.
• Perform administrative duties related to patient processing.

Skills

Effective communication

Moderate computer skills

Crisis prevention training

Experience with electronic medical records

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Overview

Behavioral Health Solutions (BHS) is seeking a hard‑working, self‑driven individual to join our behavioral team as a Behavioral Program Specialist. A behavioral specialist is a healthcare professional responsible for ensuring that patients receive the best possible care for their mental and behavioral health needs.

The role involves working with clinical staff at long‑term care facilities to maintain accurate documentation of patient behavioral symptoms and conditions, coordinating care with facility staff and BHS clinicians, and summarizing patients' behavioral records for submission to special needs programs. CNAs, BHTs, Medical Assistants, and similar personnel are encouraged to apply.

This position will train with and report to a remote Clinical Supervisor for oversight on all cases worked.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IDT meetings with nursing facility staff and BHS clinicians.
• Audit charts to promote timely and appropriate behavioral documentation.
• Write clinical documentation that summarizes a patient's behavioral record for submission to special needs programs.
• Update tracking reports with approved and pending participants.
• Perform administrative duties related to processing and tracking patients on special needs programs.

Job Type

• Full‑Time, W2 Employment (Monday – Friday).
• Travel through the Missoula area is required and is compensated.

Requirements

• COVID‑19 vaccination and booster required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Two years of experience working in a behavioral health setting, or educational equivalence that can be substituted for up to one year of work experience.
• Non‑violent Crisis Prevention Training preferred; CPI certification is a plus.
• Travel required.
• Moderate computer skills required; experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their loved ones, and other professionals.
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to write reports and clinical documentation.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement.
• Competitive earnings.
• Hands‑on and virtual training and supervision.
• Work‑life balance.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• A comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more).
• 401(k) with 3% company match.

Pay

$23 – $25.00 per hour.