Youth Mental Health Support Specialist: Group Floater

Bellefaire JCB

About The Position

The Group Floater is a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team and is responsible for providing behavioral and emotional support to the youth referred to the Group Services Department. The Group Float is responsible for coordinating and/or delivering client transportation, addressing basic client needs, providing behavioral and emotional support to clients as needed, and for regular communication with parents/guardians and other providers. The Group Float also assists other group staff in the preparation and execution of day treatment groups, IOP groups, BH Respite Groups, and/or other group services as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Minimum High School Diploma required.
Experience: Experience working with children, adolescents and their families.
Other: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company. Must be approved by Bellefaire to transport clients in agency and/or own vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic behavioral services and documentation thereof, including but not limited to: support, including education and consultation for families regarding the client’s mental illness;
case management;
symptom monitoring and self-management of symptoms;
assistance in increasing social support skills and networks;
referral and linkage to other healthcare, behavioral health care, and non-health care services;
access to resources in the community; and
skills building & reinforcement.
Complete all clinical documentation, including progress notes, appropriately and within departmental timelines.
Provide required amount of delivery hours per week as established by departmental guidelines.
Support other group staff in the setup and execution of day treatment, BH Respite, IOP, and/or other groups as assigned by the Group Services Supervisor.
Responsible for the coordination and/or execution of client transportation to and from group programming.
Responsible for attending to the basic needs of clients in group, including food, water, and bathroom breaks.
Responsible for providing behavioral and emotional support to clients involved in group services.
Assist in overseeing client activities and is accountable for whereabouts and safety of clients on site during group time.
Engage in crisis intervention, problem resolution and process discussions with clients on an as needed basis.
Maintain consistent contact with parents/guardians of clients to provide updates, skills education, and client advocacy.
Maintain positive relationships with other community providers (such as Ohio Rise and schools) and provide regular communication, updates, and client advocacy.
Remain current with all training requirements.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
Defined benefit pension plan
403(b) retirement plan
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care