Senior School Behavioral Health Specialist

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

21 days of vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Temporary disability insurance

Job summary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist V in Lihue, Hawaii. This role is responsible for overseeing school-based behavioral health services, evaluating staff performance, and coordinating with educational personnel and providers.

Applicants must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and have at least three years of progressive counseling experience. The position includes benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of progressively responsible post-masters experience in counseling or therapy.
• Possession of Hawaii State Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, or Marriage and Family Therapist license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor the performance of behavioral health specialists and staff.
• Evaluate work performance and complete appraisals within the required timeframe.
• Collaborate with providers to plan and deliver essential services.

Skills

Counseling

Behavioral health services

Supervision

Interagency collaboration

Education

Master's degree in counseling, marriage/family therapy, psychology, or social work

Job description

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist V in Lihue, Hawaii. This role is responsible for overseeing school-based behavioral health services, evaluating staff performance, and coordinating with educational personnel and providers.

Applicants must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and have at least three years of progressive counseling experience. The position includes benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.