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Behavioral Health Specialist III - Honolulu District, Oahu

Employer
Hawaii Department of Education
Location
Honolulu, HI, US
Salary
Competitive

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  • Amended 7-2-18: Monthly Salary
  • BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST III
    $4,079.00 - $4,777.00 per month (SR-20)
  • NOTE: Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.
  • Location:
    Honolulu District, Oahu
  • NOTE: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself eligible for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities.

    A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
  • Performs the full range of counseling, skill training and support services to individuals with behavioral problems. Assignments are received from a clinical psychologist or other qualified professional who is available to provide technical advice and guidance when difficulties arise and explain program procedures.
  • Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

    To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
  • Education Requirement:
    Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, marriage/family therapy, psychology or social work.

    Desirable Qualification:
    Possession of a current National Certified Counselor credential from the National Board of Certified Counselors.

    NOTE: If you will graduate within six months of application from an accredited university and will meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements upon your graduation, you must provide a letter attesting to such from your department chair or university, along with your most current transcripts. Final transcripts showing receipt of the degree must be submitted upon graduation.
  • Driver's License Requirement:
    This position requires the possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license to drive in the State of Hawaii. Please mail a copy (or attach a scanned copy) of your license immediately upon applying.
  • All documents submitted to us become the property of the Department of Education.

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