Youth Behavioral Health Specialist

4C Health•Logansport, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This grant-funded position provides psychoeducation, behavioral health support, referral coordination, engagement services, screening, and triage, primarily in school settings. Services may be provided individually or in groups to promote early intervention, connection to care, and access to behavioral health resources. The position serves as a liaison among referral sources, individuals, families, and treatment providers to help ensure timely access to services. It does not provide psychotherapy, diagnostic assessments, or other independently licensed clinical treatment services. The role receives direct clinical and administrative supervision from the Director of OP Clinical Quality and Outcomes, typically works with minimal day-to-day supervision, and may seek professional help from outside sources as necessary. The associate is expected to use tact, judgment, and confidentiality when interacting with the public, consumers, families, and colleagues, and to deliver services according to professional and ethical standards. The work is broad in scope and requires applying complex and technical practices and procedures.

Requirements

Advanced degree in behavioral health or a related field, such as MSW, MS, MA, PhD, or PsyD, and working toward licensure.
Valid Indiana Driver’s License.
Willingness to submit to a pre-employment drug screen.
Willingness to submit to comprehensive background checks, including criminal and child protective services checks.
Ability to work, communicate, and interact with Center patients/individuals, external agencies, and Center associates.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of individual data and personal information.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of community and agency resources.
Knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Knowledge of healthcare standards published by Joint Commission, CMS, DMHA, and others.
Ability to organize and manage work with little direct supervision.
Ability to oversee complex tasks and request supervision when necessary.
Ability to model professionalism, teamwork, communication, and efficiency.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships and rapport with the community.
Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience and knowledge of appropriate therapeutic practices is preferred.
Fluency in Spanish or Burmese for eligibility for bilingual wage premiums.

Responsibilities

Participate in data collection, performance improvement activities, and reporting needed to meet HRSA grant objectives, outcome measures, and compliance requirements.
Coordinate with the Project Coordinator and referral sources to identify and meet outcome measures for the HRSA CABH project.
Provide psychoeducation, behavioral health support, referral coordination, engagement services, and triage for mental health and/or substance use support.
Bridge individuals’ access to treatment.
Conduct outreach to law enforcement, school corporations, faith-based organizations, local Systems of Care, and local businesses to encourage participation in grant activities.
Participate in weekly clinical supervision with a licensed therapist.
Facilitate smooth transitions between referral sources and the Center so individuals engage with and remain connected to services as recommended.
Complete assigned trainings.
Provide support to the youth drop-in center under the HRSA CABH grant.
Track and document de-identified participants, contacts, referrals, outcomes, and other required or requested data.
Communicate with the internal grant team regarding individuals served.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

$150 per month ($1,800 annually) in student loan repayment, available at hire.
Referral incentive of $750 for each referred person hired and retained for six months, plus an additional $500 annually while both remain employed.
Bilingual wage premiums for individuals fluent in Spanish or Burmese.
Multiple health plan options.
Health premium wellness discounts.
Employer-paid HSA contributions.
Mileage reimbursement.
Dental and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement plan.
Employer-paid life insurance and other supplemental insurance products.
Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance.
Birthday off after one year of employment.
Four-day, 32-hour work week.