PAX Prevention Specialist I

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Overview: From the moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patients and families, you understand why you’re here. And when you speak with anyone on our team, you’ll want to be part of it. We’re looking for individuals who embody our One Team values and are driven to improve the lives of the children we serve. Children who live fuller, healthier lives because of the knowledge, compassion, and dedication we share. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a recognized leader in behavioral and mental health care, advancing the field through research, innovative interventions, strategic initiatives, and comprehensive treatment options. Nationwide Children’s Hospital — a place to be proud. Job Description Summary: Provides evidence-based prevention services within schools and community settingsby implementing, supporting, and teaching behavioral health interventions and positive mental health practices. Job Description: Essential Functions: Implements and coordinates evidence-based prevention programs in community, schools, or early care settings to promote positive mental health and prevent behavioral health issues among children. Facilitates data collection and assessment to identify children at risk of developing behavioral health issues and monitor program implementation progress. Provides appropriate support through interventions and referrals. Collaborates and maintains relationships with school staff, caregivers, providers, and community organizations to provide appropriate resources and support. Provides consultation and education on behavioral health topics and prevention strategies. Maintains accurate records and documentation of child, caregiver, and program progress and outcomes. Participates in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in behavioral health prevention and intervention.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, child development, education,or related field, required.
• Appropriate Ohio licensure, required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements.
• Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
• Creative and effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain persistent and flexible to changes in plans.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization, and presentation skills.
• Basic technology and computer software skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child and family development.
• Knowledge of and ability to connect with available community resources.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree, preferred.
• Experience in early learning or school mental health or in education, preferred.
• Behavioral health experience, preferred.
• Training and experience with position-specific evidence-based prevention models, preferred.
• Experience serving at-risk populations and demographically diverse communities, preferred

Responsibilities

• Implements and coordinates evidence-based prevention programs in community, schools, or early care settings to promote positive mental health and prevent behavioral health issues among children.
• Facilitates data collection and assessment to identify children at risk of developing behavioral health issues and monitor program implementation progress.
• Provides appropriate support through interventions and referrals.
• Collaborates and maintains relationships with school staff, caregivers, providers, and community organizations to provide appropriate resources and support.
• Provides consultation and education on behavioral health topics and prevention strategies.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of child, caregiver, and program progress and outcomes.
• Participates in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in behavioral health prevention and intervention.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees