Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 - Cuyahoga County
About The Position
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 to support clients through evidence-based treatment, individualized skill development, and coordinated care. The role delivers clinical services including diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration. It also ensures accurate documentation, facilitates referrals, and includes ongoing training to support high standards of behavioral healthcare. This is a permanent, full-time hourly position in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The pay range is $27.48 to $34.35 per hour; the selected candidate generally begins at Step 1, with an opportunity for an increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter. A longevity supplement is available after five years of service.
Requirements
- Hold one of the following Ohio credentials: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Social Worker (LSW); Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT); or a Licensed Registered Nurse with a practice specialty certificate in Mental Health or Psychiatric Nursing.
- Alternatively, be a Licensed Registered Nurse and have completed a master's degree in Psychology or another mental-health-related field.
- Alternatively, be a Licensed Registered Nurse and have completed a master's degree in Nursing with a Mental Health or Psychiatric Nursing concentration.
- Submit official transcripts for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application before receiving a formal employment offer.
Responsibilities
- Complete initial diagnostic assessments for new clients.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Coordinate client assessments, admissions, and evaluations.
- Teach and support clients in developing independent living skills.
- Provide individual counseling and therapeutic support.
- Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Prepare and submit reimbursement materials.
- Attend required training and professional development sessions.
- Coordinate referrals to providers and conduct follow-up outreach.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation
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Job Type
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