Qualified Mental Health Specialist - IHBT

GRO Clinical Services LLC•Cincinnati, OH

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) serves a critical case management and community-facing role within the Intensive Home-Based Therapy (IHBT) model. Working in close partnership with a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), the QMHS supports treatment implementation by ensuring assessments, service coordination, and community-based insights inform clinical decision-making. The Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) helps bridge therapy and real-world systems—supporting documentation, follow-through, and practical application of the LSW’s clinical direction while offering valuable perspective from the home, school, and community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field (required).
QMHS eligibility is determined as outlined per OH and Medicaid guidelines.
Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills.
Comfort working independently in community settings while collaborating closely with a clinical lead.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within the service area.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred.
Experience in case management, community-based services, or youth/family support (preferred).

Responsibilities

Support completion, follow-up, and timely updates of required assessments, including Ohio CANS, under the clinical guidance of the LSW.
Assist families with navigating systems such as schools, probation, healthcare, and community resources.
Track service needs, referrals, and follow-through to reduce barriers to engagement and care.
Support families in accessing concrete resources (e.g., transportation, basic needs, community programs) aligned with treatment goals.
Maintain organized case management records and communicate updates to the LSW and supervisor.
Work alongside the LSW to observe, reinforce, and operationalize clinical insights gained through therapy sessions.
Support implementation of treatment goals through real-time coaching, modeling, and follow-up between sessions.
Provide the LSW with observational feedback from home, school, and community interactions that may inform treatment planning.
Reinforce therapeutic strategies and language introduced by the LSW, without independently delivering clinical therapy.
Serve as a consistent point of contact for families in community settings, strengthening engagement and continuity.
Offer insight into community dynamics, cultural context, environmental stressors, and strengths that impact family functioning.
Support coordination with schools, community partners, and natural supports as directed by the LSW.
Support in planning and execution of family department’s community events
Assist with school meetings, probation check-ins, and community interventions to support treatment goals.
Monitor safety, risk factors, and engagement challenges in day-to-day settings.
Support implementation of safety plans and escalation protocols as directed by the LSW.
Communicate concerns promptly to the LSW and supervisor in accordance with agency policy.
Participate in crisis support activities when required, within QMHS scope.
Complete timely, accurate, and Medicaid-compliant documentation related to case management and support services.
Ensure documentation aligns with treatment goals, Ohio CANS indicators, and IHBT requirements.
Support maintenance of complete and audit-ready case files.
Adhere to confidentiality, ethical standards, and IHBT program guidelines.
Participate in weekly team meetings, supervision, and case consultations.
Engage in required training related to IHBT, Ohio CANS, documentation, and community-based practice.
Maintain professionalism, cultural humility, and trauma-informed engagement at all times.