Behavioral Health Specialist/Relational Skill Building position

OhioGuidestone • Euclid, OH

12h • Onsite

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is a leader in community behavioral health care, serving approximately 26,000 Ohioans annually. The organization focuses on holistic care, offering telehealth and in-person prevention services, mental health, and substance use treatment. They aim to empower individuals towards a healthier future with compassion and respect. The Euclid office is seeking a passionate individual to provide services to a diverse clientele with mental health diagnoses. Behavioral Health Specialists will offer case management and qualified mental health services, including behavioral interventions and guidance. The position offers flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years relevant experience and able to demonstrate competencies in basic behavioral health skills, for example: understanding of human behavior, mental illness, psychiatric symptoms, and impact on functioning and behavior; understanding how to therapeutically engage a mentally ill person, concepts of recovery/resiliency; understanding of the mental health system; de-escalation techniques; Understanding of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emotional and mental dysfunctions; Understanding of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
• Flexible; able to work days, evenings, 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.
• Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Able to provide services in the community and client homes, which may include facilities with multiple levels
• Successfully meet all pre-employment background requirements (fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen)

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience or course of study in behavioral healthcare helpful

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Nurturing Parenting Facilitator Training and assist in the planning and implementation of the program and appropriate curriculum for referred parents.
• Develops and maintains a service relationship with family and caregivers to help design and implement a service plan.
• 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.
• 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.
• Referral and linkage to other healthcare, behavioral healthcare, 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.
• Crisis prevention and amelioration.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees