Behavioral Health Specialist, Adult Mobile Crisis

OhioGuidestone•Napoleon, OH

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist to support adults experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues as part of its Adult Mobile Crisis Team. Services may be delivered through the outpatient office in Napoleon and in community-based settings. The role monitors client symptoms and treatment responses, supports clients and their families, coordinates community resources and crisis interventions, and helps clients access physical, mental health, and substance-use services. The specialist reviews assessments to support individualized treatment planning, maintains timely and confidential documentation, participates in supervision, meetings, and trainings, and coordinates frequently with OhioGuidestone professionals, families, and outside agencies. The position requires Peer Recovery Supporter certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire; certification requires personal lived experience with a mental health or substance-use condition.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as psychology, or equivalent experience.
Peer Recovery 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 and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak with individuals and groups.
Ability to exercise discretion and sound professional judgment.
Flexibility to work days, evenings, and/or weekends as needed to meet client needs.
Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, attend to detail, and work independently.
Ability to maintain relevant and timely documentation.
Computer literacy, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records.
Ability to access work locations, offices, and homes, which may include 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 behavioral healthcare experience or coursework 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 to the treatment team to support timely, appropriate interventions.
Develop and maintain supportive service relationships with clients, families, and caregivers.
Coordinate community resources, including referral sources and outpatient behavioral health providers, to support continuity of care; advocate for clients as needed.
Provide crisis-intervention consultation and assist with crisis management and stabilization during emergencies.
Facilitate appointments addressing clients’ physical well-being and basic, mental health, and substance-use needs.
Review diagnostic evaluations and other assessments to support the ongoing development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
Participate in agency, team, and clinical meetings, mandatory trainings, and treatment coordination.
Complete administrative work; maintain client information, reports, records, and documents; respond promptly to emails and phone calls; and coordinate required paperwork and contract compliance with agencies, departments, and vendors.
Document client and family interactions accurately and promptly while maintaining confidentiality and following agency guidelines.
Meet with the supervisor for weekly supervision.
Maintain frequent, ongoing contact with assigned OhioGuidestone professionals, parents, and outside agency professionals involved in cases.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities; promote positive leadership, teamwork, and a culture of belonging; and represent the agency positively.

Benefits

Opportunity to earn a monthly bonus in select clinical, therapist, and Behavioral Health Specialist roles.
Competitive medical benefits, including a low-premium medical plan option for employees or employees with children.
Free CEU trainings.
10 paid holidays, some of which are exchangeable.
Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
Flexible work opportunities supporting different career paths, roles, locations, and intern-to-hire arrangements.
401(k) with an employer match option.
Mileage reimbursement.
Free licensure supervision.
Recognition and rewards.
UKG Wallet access to get paid after a shift.
Fingerprint background screening, physical examination, TB test, and drug screen are covered by the employer after an employment offer.