Behavioral Health Specialist III, Foster Care

OhioGuidestone • Berea, OH

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is a leading behavioral health organization in Ohio, serving approximately 26,000 individuals annually. We offer telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment, focusing on the holistic needs of each person. Our mission is to compassionately guide individuals through challenging times, empowering them towards healthier futures. The Foster Care Behavioral Health Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting foster children and their families by building relationships, maintaining communication with families and external providers, and managing daily logistics. Services can be delivered through various methods including telehealth, outpatient offices, home visits, and community-based settings. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, etc.)
• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
• Flexible; able to work days, evenings, holidays and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.

Nice To Haves

• Internship in behavioral healthcare helpful.
• Relevant experience or course of study in behavioral healthcare helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with and maintain consistent communication with family and external providers to help manage the daily logistics of the foster children and their birth or foster/adoptive families.
• Monitor client symptoms and response to treatment, communicating changes to the treatment team for timely interventions.
• Develop and maintain a service relationship with clients, family, and caregivers, providing support as needed.
• Coordinate community resources such as schools, referral sources, and outpatient behavioral health providers to ensure continuity of care, acting as a client advocate.
• Provide crisis intervention consultation during emergencies for coordination and assistance in crisis management and stabilization.
• Facilitate appointments to ensure overall physical well-being, including basic, mental health, and substance use needs.
• Review Diagnostic Evaluations 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 training and treatment coordination.
• Perform related administrative responsibilities, including maintaining client information, reports, records, and responding to communications in a timely manner.
• 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 the case.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment, and foster a culture of belonging.
• Represent the Agency positively in all internal and external interactions.

Benefits

• New, higher pay rates
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-cost premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays; including some float holidays
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level