Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist (QBHS)
About The Position
The Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist (QBHS) delivers Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) to individuals with mental health or behavioral health needs. The role provides individualized support, care coordination, and therapeutic interventions in collaboration with licensed practitioners and other providers. The QBHS documents services and progress in a timely, clear, and detailed manner, follows agency policies and behavioral health service standards, and performs additional duties as assigned within the scope of practice. Services may take place in a client's home, school, community, or workplace, depending on the individual's needs and care plan. A state and/or federal background check, including FBI/BCI background checks, is required before employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or a related human services field, or a high school diploma with at least three years of relevant behavioral health experience.
- Training in therapeutic behavioral interventions and services for individuals with mental health conditions.
- Valid driver's license.
- State and/or federal background check before employment; FBI/BCI background checks are required.
- Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health interventions and Ohio behavioral health guidelines.
- Communication, documentation, crisis management, and therapeutic intervention skills.
- Experience working with individuals with mental health or behavioral health needs, including service coordination in diverse settings.
Responsibilities
- Work with licensed practitioners to assess individual needs and develop treatment plans aligned with therapeutic goals.
- Ensure services and interventions remain within the scope of Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS).
- Provide timely referrals and coordinate services with healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and non-healthcare providers.
- Support individuals in accessing appropriate resources and services to help prevent more restrictive treatment levels.
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions that help individuals manage behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Support the restoration of daily living and social skills through individualized behavioral interventions.
- Implement crisis prevention strategies and provide immediate interventions to de-escalate and stabilize situations.
- Collaborate with the care team to ensure crisis situations are handled appropriately within the scope of practice.
- Help clients restore and maintain daily routines that support remaining in home, school, and community environments.
- Support improved self-management of psychiatric symptoms and daily functioning.
- Complete case notes and documentation in a timely, clear, and detailed manner in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure records accurately reflect services provided, individual progress, treatment adjustments, and recommendations.
- Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the agency within the QBHS scope of practice.
- Comply with agency protocols and behavioral health service standards.
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Job Type
Full-time
