Rehabilitation Counselor - Behavioral Health Specialist

Overview

Rehabilitation Counselor 2 - Behavioral Health Specialist (41019) within the Disability Employment and Transitions Division at the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). This position provides guidance and counseling to individuals experiencing significant mental/behavioral health disabilities in achieving competitive integrated employment outcomes. Responsibilities include developing individual rehabilitation plans, counseling consumers on job and career development goals, providing on-site job coaching or assistive devices, approving, purchasing, and monitoring the quality of goods and services, and consulting and coaching Workforce partners, community rehabilitation providers, businesses, and other stakeholders on serving individuals with disabilities.

• Develop individual rehabilitation plans.
• Counsel consumers on job and career development goals.
• Provide on-site job coaching or assistive devices.
• Approve, purchase, and monitor the quality of goods and services.
• Consult and coach Workforce partners, community rehabilitation providers, businesses, and other stakeholders on serving individuals with disabilities.

• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment and vocational rehabilitation counseling.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and disability rights, culture, and history.
• Ability to be flexible and balance literal adherence to rules with the use of policies as a guide.
• Skill in working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to interpret and use medical and psychological information to make sound decisions.
• Ability to be proactive, organized, and manage caseloads.
• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field with coursework eligible to sit for certification.
• Two years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, career counseling, human services, or human resources.
• Certification by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) is highly preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered.

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 – describe your experience working with individuals who live with disabilities.
• 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.

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

Applicant Pool Statement:
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment:
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

$28.55 - $30.05 hourly. Telework eligibility:
Telework eligible (full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved). Benefits package eligibility:
Health insurance, paid leave & holidays, retirement plan.

Number of Openings: 1

Job Type: Standard |

Schedule:

Full-Time | Shift: Day Job | Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time

Primary

Location:

Great Falls

Department of Public Health & Human Services | Union:
Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date:
Sep 18, 2025, 6:05:32 PM | Closing Date:
Ongoing

Contact Name:
Margaux Lilly | Email:
Margaux.

Lilly2 | Phone:

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency’s HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay tana Job Service Offices offer assistance with submitting an online application. The State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.