Autism Spectrum Informed Mental Health Specialist - $2,500 Bonus
About The Position
The Buckeye Ranch is seeking an Autism Spectrum Informed Mental Health Specialist for its Community Based program. The specialist supports children and youth with co-occurring mental health conditions and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), working closely with families to prevent out-of-home placement and reduce risks. The program provides intensive, community-based services to high-risk clients through a paired dyad approach. Therapists maintain small caseloads, provide in-home care, and typically work with families for 6–9 months. Providers are accountable for achieving positive outcomes and receive comprehensive initial and ongoing training and supervision to strengthen clinical skills and support high-quality care. The position is based at E Main St in Whitehall, Ohio, and involves 50–60% travel. The role is full-time. The Buckeye Ranch provides care for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio, addressing needs related to trauma, mental illness, abuse, and neglect.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
- Previous mental or behavioral health experience.
- Active Ohio driver’s license.
- Proof of auto insurance.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
- Employment offer is contingent on satisfactory pre-employment drug screening, references, FBI/BCI background check, ARCS registries check, and SACWIS database checks.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support children and youth with co-occurring mental health conditions and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Work closely with families to prevent out-of-home placement and reduce risks.
- Provide intensive, community-based services to high-risk clients through a paired dyad approach.
- Provide in-home care and work with families, typically for 6–9 months.
- Maintain a small caseload.
- Work toward and be accountable for positive client outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Three weeks of paid time off within the first year.
- Same Day Pay.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Free continuing education units and supervision hours.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- 401(k) with employer contribution.
- Non-profit student loan forgiveness program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee referral program.
- $2,500 bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
