School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist, Lucas County

OhioGuidestone • Toledo, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is seeking a School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist to provide diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, therapy, counseling, and support services for a diverse caseload including adults, adolescents, and families. Responsibilities vary depending on licensure. Services may be provided via telehealth, outpatient offices, and/or community-based settings. The role offers opportunities for skill and knowledge growth through excellent training, ongoing team support, and individualized supervision to advance professional careers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred (e.g. psychology, etc.)
• Three years relevant experience and able to demonstrate competencies in basic behavioral health skills, for example: understanding of human behavior, mental illness, psychiatric symptoms, and impact on functioning and behavior; understanding how to therapeutically engage a mentally ill person, concepts of recovery/resiliency; understanding of the mental health system; de-escalation techniques; Understanding of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emotional and mental dysfunctions; Understanding of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emotional and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
• Effective interpersonal skills; ability to form relationships with diverse populations within diverse settings.
• Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize, comfortable in fast-paced environment with multiple clients.
• Proficient computer skills, including electronic health records, Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam and drug screening.
• Authorization to work legally in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience or course of study in behavioral healthcare helpful
• LSW, LPC licensure preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family and group counseling and psychotherapy to assigned caseload, which may require specialty therapeutic services.
• Complete documented evidence-based treatment plan after the first encounter with client and documented review of plan and progress toward therapy goal(s)/objective(s) in each progress note thereafter.
• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with client, family, and caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
• Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support clients in a framework and manner that acknowledges their unique and intersecting personal and cultural identities.
• Identify appropriate interventions for clients in crisis, working effectively with the staff to access appropriate resources, and engaging community partners to develop an effective plan for supporting clients.
• Provide Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST), and Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and/or care coordination functions if needed.
• Serve as a liaison to coordinate, makes referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed, acts as an advocate for the client as needed.
• Actively participate in treatment conferences and meetings for the clients; maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
• Accurately and promptly, document and maintain client and family interactions including, legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
• Attend and participate in regular supervision.
• Maintain all required licenses.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Benefits

• New higher pay rates
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium monthly option for employee or employee + children! Full time employees only.
• Potential monthly bonuses for exceeding productivity targets!
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 Paid holidays; some are exchangeable
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level