Community Behavioral Health Worker- I-FAST

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health•Hillsboro, OH

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an I-FAST Community Behavioral Health Worker! Highland, OH Join our Team! Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to the resources. We serve Southeastern and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services, working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. Our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual. I-FAST Community Behavioral Health Workers work in collaboration with all involved to address the needs of youth and families that are experiencing a wide range of DSM diagnoses, including complex cases of children at risk for out-of-home placement. This role empowers families to address challenging and/or problematic behavior and to help children/youth aged 5-21 make life-transforming changes. Treatment progress is made through intensive interventions such as skill building, changing unhelpful family interactions, and increasing social support, to name a few. This role receives ongoing training in the Integrated Family and Systems Treatment (I-FAST) model as you work with families, children/youth, their communities, and other key members of their ecology to implement I-FAST as designed.

Requirements

A high school degree or GED equivalent is required
A bachelor's degree in healthcare, behavioral health or related field or three years of relevant experience is required
2- 3 years direct experience in healthcare, behavioral health or related field is preferred
Experience with community services within various kinds of populations is required
Experience working with multisystems such as: Court Systems, Child Protective Services, Schools, OhioRise, Family and Children First Council is required
Advanced communication skills, both oral and written is required
Advanced organizational skills are required
Ability to maintain confidential information is required
Willing to participate in and lead cross-systems team-building activities
Ability to bill Medicaid without restrictions is required
A valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required
An appropriate level of auto insurance coverage is required
Must be able to use a personal vehicle or company vehicle to provide services in homes, schools, and community settings.
Ability to manage deadlines within a fast-paced, high-volume environment is required
Ability to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment is required
Ability to maintain high-speed internet connection is required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with complex family systems and youth who are experiencing severe emotional/mental health issues is preferred
Experience with multi-need individuals and families is preferred

Responsibilities

Engage individuals and families in the home and community to identify strengths, barriers, and goals related to behavioral health and daily functioning.
Provide direct interventions using the I-FAST treatment model and principles. Some principles include leveraging strengths and focusing on the positive, understanding sequences of behavior, and increasing mature behavior
Conduct a thorough assessment of the client and family: gather information on behaviors of concern and strengths in the family and their ecology to inform conceptualization of the problem behaviors and interactions within the family’s ecological context
Conduct treatment planning and participate in regular collaboration with members of the treatment team including schools, courts, care management entity, etc.
Provide care in home and community-based settings
Continuously work to engage the primary caregiver, family members, supports, and community agency staff (school, probation, child welfare) in change-oriented treatment
Dedicate time to weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor and team members
Attend regular training, professional development, supervision, and consultation activities to acquire extensive clinical skills within the I-FAST treatment model.
Provide backup for team members as needed to ensure continuity of care and 24/7 coverage responsibilities
Adhere to ISBH EHR Documentation policy
Meet ISBH standards for productivity and quality of service delivery
Utilizes databases and Electronic Health Record systems for accurate client documentation
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and professional ethical guidelines
Travel within designated service areas
Other duties as assigned