DSHS ESH Behavior Management Team Director
Apply NowCompany: State of Washington
Location: Medical Lake, WA 99022
Description:
Salary: $68,940.00 - $126,517.00 Annually
Location : Spokane County - Medical Lake, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2025-01939
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: BHA
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
DSHS BHA Behavior Management Team (BMT) Director
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for making a positive impact in the field of mental health? We are excited to announce an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the (BHA), at Eastern State Hospital (ESH) as the Behavior Management Team (BMT) Director.
As the BMT Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving transformative change and providing essential support to patients and treatment teams. In this supervisory and managerial role, you'll spearhead the transformative work of the Behavior Management Team-a diverse and skilled group of professionals dedicated to driving positive change in patient behaviors.
At the core of your responsibilities lies the management and implementation of the BMT, a multidisciplinary powerhouse that provides ward treatment teams crucial short-term consultation. These teams are faced with the complex challenge of managing patients exhibiting high levels of challenging behaviors-behaviors that have not responded adequately to their prescribed treatment plans.
Leading a team of exceptional professionals you'll cultivate a collaborative environment. Your guidance will play a pivotal role in enhancing patient care and fostering a safe and therapeutic environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to make real, lasting differences!
This position is required to work on-site. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some of what you will do
Who should apply
Professionals with a doctoral degree in behavioral science (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education with a behavioral science core curriculum, etc.) and five years of experience working in a psychiatric facility or community behavioral health setting with patients exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Or
A master's degree in behavioral science (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education with a behavioral science core curriculum, etc.) and nine years of experience working in a psychiatric facility or community behavioral health setting with patients exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Or
A bachelor's degree in behavioral science (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education with a behavioral science core curriculum, etc.) and eleven year of experience working in a psychiatric facility or community behavioral health setting with patients exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
AND
Three years of supervisory experience.
Preferred/desired education, experience, and competencies:
See why people like you chose careers with DSHS.
Interested? Please list 3 professional references' contact information on your application and include your current resume and a cover letter explaining how your knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify you for this role.
Questions? Please contact and reference 01939. To learn more about DSHS, go to
The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
Location : Spokane County - Medical Lake, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2025-01939
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: BHA
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
DSHS BHA Behavior Management Team (BMT) Director
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for making a positive impact in the field of mental health? We are excited to announce an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the (BHA), at Eastern State Hospital (ESH) as the Behavior Management Team (BMT) Director.
As the BMT Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving transformative change and providing essential support to patients and treatment teams. In this supervisory and managerial role, you'll spearhead the transformative work of the Behavior Management Team-a diverse and skilled group of professionals dedicated to driving positive change in patient behaviors.
At the core of your responsibilities lies the management and implementation of the BMT, a multidisciplinary powerhouse that provides ward treatment teams crucial short-term consultation. These teams are faced with the complex challenge of managing patients exhibiting high levels of challenging behaviors-behaviors that have not responded adequately to their prescribed treatment plans.
Leading a team of exceptional professionals you'll cultivate a collaborative environment. Your guidance will play a pivotal role in enhancing patient care and fostering a safe and therapeutic environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to make real, lasting differences!
This position is required to work on-site. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some of what you will do
- Strategically directs, plans, develops, and provides leadership and management for the multidisciplinary Behavior Management Team (BMT).
- Ensures completion of ward referral process, triages referrals, assigns BMT resources to respond to the request, and schedules necessary meetings.
- Responds to referrals from leadership and work with the identified ward to address the concerns.
- Ensures that the BMT's consultation services align with ESH policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations, including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards.
- Collects and reports various data points.
Who should apply
Professionals with a doctoral degree in behavioral science (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education with a behavioral science core curriculum, etc.) and five years of experience working in a psychiatric facility or community behavioral health setting with patients exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Or
A master's degree in behavioral science (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education with a behavioral science core curriculum, etc.) and nine years of experience working in a psychiatric facility or community behavioral health setting with patients exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Or
A bachelor's degree in behavioral science (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education with a behavioral science core curriculum, etc.) and eleven year of experience working in a psychiatric facility or community behavioral health setting with patients exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
AND
Three years of supervisory experience.
Preferred/desired education, experience, and competencies:
- Ability to work as a multidisciplinary team leader with skills and abilities in resolving conflicts with a team in a calm, not threatening manner.
- Exceptional communication skills when working with management, peers, patients, and the public to carry out the assigned duties of the position.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and consistently delivers high-quality results.
- Experience working with large multidisciplinary teams that work varying shifts, and with psychiatric patients with challenging behaviors (aggressive/assaultive behavior, frequent seclusion and restraint episodes and self-harm, etc.)
See why people like you chose careers with DSHS.
Interested? Please list 3 professional references' contact information on your application and include your current resume and a cover letter explaining how your knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify you for this role.
Questions? Please contact and reference 01939. To learn more about DSHS, go to
The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022