Behavioral Intervention Specialist- Helena Middle School

Shodair Childrens Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Intervention Specialist to join our Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT) team at Helena Middle School. This full-time school-based position provides direct support to students experiencing serious emotional disturbances (SED) by working collaboratively with a CSCT therapist school staff and families to implement mental health interventions and support students success in the classroom and beyond.

• Provide direct care supervision and support to students based on individualized treatment and behavior plans.
• Assist students in developing and practicing social skills emotional regulation and coping strategies.
• Support students with therapeutic classroom activities and assignments.
• Collaborate with therapists school personnel and families to ensure consistent intervention and communication.
• Participate in crisis intervention using safe non-violent techniques when necessary.
• Document student behaviors progress and interventions in accordance with policy and billing requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in structured summer and holiday programming including transporting students as needed.
• Administer school-time medications during non-traditional school sessions.
• Serve as a positive role model for students promoting safe respectful and age-appropriate behavior.
  

• Empathetic and patient with a strong commitment to student-centered care.
• Effective communicator with students families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in de-escalation problem-solving and behavior management.
• Reliable organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced school setting.
• Culturally responsive and respectful of confidentiality.
• Physically active and able to participate in student activities including field trips and play.

At Shodair youll be part of a mission-driven team that provides hope healing and compassionate care to Montanas youth. We offer a collaborative work environment opportunities for professional growth and the chance to truly impact young lives. Shodair offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including paid Medical and vision tuition reimbursement student loan assistance and a 6% employer paid 403B contribution. Starting at $19.04 per hour.

• Bachelors degree in human services social work or a related field OR High school diploma/GED with two years of experience working with youth with mental health and behavioral health challenges.
• Valid drivers license (for transporting students during programming)