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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Behavioral Case Manager at MMHNCC. * * * * Job Overview:* The Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center is a licensed residential facility for the long-term care and treatment of persons who have mental disorder and who require a level of care not available in the community, but who cannot benefit from the intensive psychiatric treatment available at Montana State Hospital. Responsibilities include counseling residents regarding issues such as day-to-day problems, resident rights, behavior management, and family issues such as financial and Advance Directives; maintaining contact as necessary with the resident’s family or guardians to share information to assist in making decisions, and keeping the family informed during medical emergencies or emotional crisis; and coordinating residents admissions, discharges, guardianships, and deaths following Mental Health Commitment Laws. *Why Join DPHHS:Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. * *How to Apply: *To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. * Cover Letter * Resume Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. * Additional Information: *This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. *Physical and Environmental Demands:This position provides behavior intervention and counseling to residents with mental disorders who require a level of care not available in the community by working with all departments to provide for the Psycho-social needs of the resident. Position can be psychologically stressful dealing with resident and family. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors): Required for the first day of work: * Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and social services delivery. * Knowledge of Elderly, Disabled and Intellectually Disabled Adults. * Ability to conduct in-depth investigations, researching findings and documenting results. * Ability to identify problems, researching to develop and implement solutions. * Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. * Ability to maintain a calm and objective demeanor during periods of stress and pressure, defusing possible volatile situation * Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheets, word processing, database, email, internet and other computer programs Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): * Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Counseling or a closely related field. * One to two years of job-related work experience in areas such as social work, human services working with Elderly, Disabled Adults, or Intellectually Disabled Adults. * Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Title: Behavioral Case Manager Location: Lewistown Requisition ID: 25140166

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