Behavioral Health Specialist

Where New Paths Begin

OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

OhioGuidestone a leading social service agency is seeking to fill full-time Behavioral Health Specialist / Case Management positions to help our multicultural clients navigate a diverse range of mental and behavioral health needs.

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Essential Functions :

• Monitor client symptoms as well as response to treatment; communicate changes with treatment team (consists of social workers and case managers) to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions
• Develop and maintain a service relationship with client, family, and caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
• Coordinate community resources including school, referral sources and outpatient behavioral health providers to ensure continuity of care; acts as an advocate for the client as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention consultation in times of emergencies for coordination and assistance in crisis management and stabilization as needed.
• Facilitate appointments to ensure overall physical well-being including basic, mental health and substance use needs.
• Review Diagnostic Evaluation and additional assessments, to aid in the ongoing development and implementation of a client’s individualized treatment plan (ITP).
• Attend and participate in agency / team / clinical meetings, including mandatory trainings, and treatment coordination.
• Perform related administrative responsibilities; maintain client information, reports, records, and other documents; respond timely to emails and phone calls; attend and participate in various trainings and meetings; communicate with other agencies, departments, and vendors regarding required paperwork, contract compliance and consult with other county agencies and / or supportive services as necessary.
• Accurately and promptly, document and maintain the confidentiality of client and family interactions including, legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
• Meet with Supervisor for weekly supervision.
• Maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals, parents or outside agency professionals and social service agencies assigned to case.
• Promote an inclusive work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Therapeutic Behavioral Service (TBS) service activities include, but are not limited to the following :
• Consultation with a licensed practitioner or an eligible provider, to assist with the individual's needs and service planning for individualized supports or care coordination of healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and non-healthcare services and development of a treatment plan;
• Case management, referral and linkage to other healthcare, behavioral healthcare, social service agencies and non-healthcare services to avoid more restrictive levels of treatment;
• Interventions using evidence-based techniques;
• Identification of strategies or treatment options;
• Restoration of social skills and daily functioning; and,
• Crisis prevention and amelioration.

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At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

We believe that fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our organization. Embracing diversity not only promotes a culture of respect and belonging, but it also enhances creativity, innovation, and problem-solving, ultimately contributing to our collective success.

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