Behavioral Health Specialist, Adult Mobile Crisis

OhioGuidestone•Napoleon, OH

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist to work with adults experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues as part of its Adult Mobile Crisis Team. Services may be provided through the outpatient office in Napoleon and in community-based settings. The role requires Peer Recovery Supporter certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire. The position is described as Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work days, evenings, and/or weekends to meet client needs. The specialist monitors client symptoms and treatment response, develops supportive relationships with clients and their families or caregivers, coordinates community resources, and provides crisis intervention consultation. The role also supports appointments for clients’ physical, mental health, and substance-use needs and contributes to individualized treatment planning. Administrative work includes maintaining timely and confidential records, communicating with clients and partner organizations, attending meetings and trainings, and coordinating with other assigned professionals. The specialist meets with a supervisor weekly and supports a positive, team-based, inclusive environment. OhioGuidestone describes itself as a stable nonprofit organization with a 160+ year track record. The organization offers a career development ladder, selected-role monthly bonus opportunities, medical benefits, paid holidays, flexible scheduling and work opportunities, a 401(k) with an employer match option, an Employment Assistance Program, mileage reimbursement, free CEU training and licensure supervision, recognition and rewards, and access to UKG Wallet for pay after a shift. Applicants receiving an employment offer must complete pre-employment screenings; the employer covers the cost of fingerprint background screening, a physical, tuberculosis testing, and a drug screen. Offers are contingent on satisfactory screening results.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as psychology, or equivalent experience.
Peer Supporter certification, or ability to obtain certification in accordance with state requirements within 90 days of hire.
Personal lived experience with a mental health or substance-use condition, required to obtain certification.
Ability to promote long-term recovery.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to speak effectively with individuals and groups.
Ability to exercise discretion and sound professional judgment.
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation.
Computer literacy, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records.
Ability to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, including ascending and descending stairs.
Valid Ohio driver’s license, safe driving record, and valid insurance.
Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, including drug testing, background checks, and any other required assessments such as a physical examination and TB test.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience or coursework in behavioral healthcare is helpful.
An internship in behavioral healthcare is helpful.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate OhioGuidestone’s values and guiding principles while maintaining high standards of excellence, integrity, and ethics.
Monitor client symptoms and responses to treatment, and communicate changes with the treatment team to support timely, appropriate interventions.
Develop and maintain supportive service relationships with clients, families, and caregivers.
Coordinate community resources, including schools, referral sources, and outpatient behavioral health providers, to support continuity of care and advocate for clients as needed.
Provide crisis intervention consultation during emergencies to coordinate assistance, crisis management, and stabilization.
Facilitate appointments that support clients’ overall physical well-being, including basic, mental health, and substance-use needs.
Review diagnostic evaluations and additional assessments to support the ongoing development and implementation of clients’ individualized treatment plans.
Attend and participate in agency, team, and clinical meetings, mandatory trainings, and treatment coordination.
Perform administrative responsibilities, maintain client information and records, respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner, attend trainings and meetings, and coordinate paperwork and compliance with other agencies, departments, vendors, county agencies, and support services.
Document client and family interactions accurately and promptly while maintaining confidentiality of legal, financial, and clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Meet weekly with a supervisor for supervision.
Maintain frequent ongoing contact with assigned OhioGuidestone professionals, parents, and outside agency professionals assigned to cases.
Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, and willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
Demonstrate positive leadership and promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
Represent the agency positively in interactions with internal and external contacts.

Benefits

Competitive medical benefits, including a low-premium medical plan option for the employee or employee plus children.
Free CEU trainings.
10 paid holidays, some of which are exchangeable.
Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern-to-hire opportunities, and locations.
401(k) with employer match option.
Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
Mileage reimbursement.
Free licensure supervision.
Recognition and rewards.
UKG Wallet access to get paid after a shift.
Opportunity to earn a monthly bonus for selected clinical, therapist, and BHS roles.
Career development ladder.