Behavioral Health Specialist - Adults

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.

Benefits include : Free CEU trainings

Competitive medical benefits including a zero-cost monthly option for employee or employee + children!

10 paid holidays; three are exchangeable

Flexible work schedules to support work / life balance

Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations

401(k) with employer match option

Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Free licensure supervision

Recognition and rewards

Pay : $18.00-20.00 an hour Depending on experience, license, knowledge and education.

Are you looking to make a difference in your own community? Here is a great chance! Our Medina County Community Counseling department seeks a passionate and excited individual to provide services to a diverse clientele with mental health diagnoses. Behavioral Health Specialists provide case management and qualified mental health services to OhioGuidestone clients needing behavioral interventions and guidance. Flexible scheduling - make your own schedule! OhioGuidestone offers a comprehensive benefits package. #YourPathStartsHere

Essential Functions :

• Monitor client symptoms as well as response to treatment; communicate changes with treatment team 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 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 :
• (a) 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;
• (b) Referral and linkage to other healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and non-healthcare services to avoid more restrictive levels of treatment;
• (c) Interventions using evidence-based techniques;
• (d) Identification of strategies or treatment options;

(e) Restoration of social skills and daily functioning; and,

(f) Crisis prevention and amelioration.

Education / Experience :

Qualifications :

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 a 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.

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