Youth Mental Health Support Specialist: Group Floater

Bellefaire JCB • Portage County, OH

19d • $18 - $21

About The Position

The Group Floater is a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and provides behavioral and emotional support to youth referred to the Group Services Department. The role coordinates and/or delivers client transportation, attends to clients’ basic needs, supports clients as needed, and communicates regularly with parents or guardians and other providers. The Group Floater also assists other group staff with preparing and delivering day treatment groups, IOP groups, BH Respite groups, and other group services as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the agency’s insurance company.
• Approval by Bellefaire to transport clients in an agency vehicle and/or personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic behavioral services and document them, including family education and consultation, case management, symptom monitoring and self-management, social-support skills, referrals and linkages, access to community resources, and skills building and reinforcement.
• Complete clinical documentation, including progress notes, accurately and within departmental timelines.
• Provide the required number of service delivery hours per week under departmental guidelines.
• Assist other group staff with setting up and delivering day treatment, BH Respite, IOP, and other assigned groups.
• Coordinate and/or provide client transportation to and from group programming.
• Attend to clients’ basic needs during groups, including food, water, and bathroom breaks.
• Provide behavioral and emotional support to clients participating in group services.
• Oversee client activities and remain accountable for clients’ whereabouts and safety on site during group time.
• Provide crisis intervention, problem resolution, and process discussions with clients as needed.
• Maintain regular contact with parents or guardians to provide updates, skills education, and client advocacy.
• Maintain positive relationships and regular communication with community providers, including Ohio Rise and schools, and provide updates and client advocacy.
• Keep training requirements current and attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing training.
• Keep required training, certifications, and licensure current in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Protect client privacy and handle client-related documents in accordance with agency confidentiality guidelines.
• Maintain ethical and professional conduct and follow agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits for employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.
• Comprehensive medical coverage, including a free option, dental and vision insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• 50% Case Western MSW tuition discount.
• 10% undergraduate and 15% graduate tuition scholarships through Ohio University.
• Free supervision for licensed roles.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• 24/7 employee assistance program support.
• Fertility and IVF coverage.
• Childcare flexible spending account.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED