Community Behavioral Health Worker- ACT

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health•Chillicothe, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is seeking a Community Behavioral Health Worker / Vocational Specialist for their Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Chillicothe, OH. This role is crucial for supporting individuals with serious mental illness in achieving recovery goals through meaningful employment. The position emphasizes community-based, person-centered vocational support and adheres to Dartmouth Assertive Community Treatment Scale (DACTS) fidelity standards. The organization aims to help people explore, obtain, and maintain competitive, integrated employment as part of a multidisciplinary team. ISBH serves Southeastern and Central Ohio, connecting individuals to resources and promoting healthy communities.

Requirements

A High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Minimum of three years of relevant experience (e.g., behavioral health, employment services, vocational rehabilitation).
Valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation is required for community-based work.
Demonstrated commitment to recovery principles and cultural humility.
Knowledge of local community service systems and employer networks.
Comfortable working in an Internet-based, mobile office environment.
Able to engage and motivate individuals with complex behavioral health needs.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Broad knowledge of community service systems is required.
Advanced communication skills, both oral and written is required.
Advanced organizational skills are required.
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.
Ability to use a personal vehicle or company vehicle to provide services in homes, schools, and community settings is required.
Ability to maintain confidential information is required.
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.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer is required.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals in exploring their interests and goals related to work, education, and meaningful daily roles.
Provide individual vocational assessments, job development, benefits counseling, job coaching, and ongoing follow-along supports.
Cultivate relationships with local employers and community partners to identify job opportunities aligned with individual strengths and preferences.
Educate clients on how employment affects benefits (SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, etc.) using evidence-based tools.
Provide behavioral health and case management services in homes, workplaces, and community settings.
Serve a shared caseload as a full member of the ACT team; participate in daily team meetings and treatment planning.
Document all services accurately and promptly in accordance with agency standards and Medicaid billing guidelines.
Meet productivity and fidelity requirements as defined by ISBH and DACTS.
Participate in cross-training, utilization review, and quality improvement initiatives.
Support program expansion into surrounding counties (e.g., Scioto, Lawrence) as needed.
Assesses or defines the strengths and needs of referred people, families, and communities.
Directly provides home and community behavioral health services that are practical, helpful, and collaborative.
Meets people wherever they may be with support for self-management of health and well-being.
Carries out utilization review and quality assurance activities as directed.
Maintains necessary documentation, participates in program evaluation, attends team and program planning meetings, and cross-systems training, and acquires knowledge of community resources.
Other duties as assigned.