Behavioral Health Engagement Specialist LSW- Nursing Home

Job Summary

Are you passionate about helping older adults find meaning, connection, and emotional wellness? Do you thrive in supportive environments where your compassion and clinical skills make a real difference? Attain Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Engagement Specialist LSW to lead engaging, person-centered Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) groups within our partner nursing homes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate meaningful TBS groups that support emotional health, coping skills, motivation, and quality of life for nursing home residents.
• Adapt group content to meet the cognitive and emotional needs of older adults, including those with medical complexities or mild cognitive impairment.
• Collaborate closely with facility staff and our on-site clinical team to ensure residents receive consistent, compassionate care.
• Complete documentation (group notes, progress updates, Medicaid paperwork) accurately and on time.
• Support resident engagement by encouraging participation, fostering connection, and creating a safe, respectful group environment.
• Participate in ongoing supervision and professional development as part of a supportive and collaborative behavioral health team.

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the following: LSW, LISW, or LPC, LPCC.
• Experience facilitating behavioral health or substance-use groups.
• Experience working with older adults, long-term care, or medically complex populations strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills, empathy, and an ability to connect with residents patiently and respectfully.
• Able to work independently in off-site facilities.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Must meet Ohio Medicaid and background check requirements.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• A warm, compassionate approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of older adults.
• Experience with EHR systems (training available).
• Trauma-Informed Care training or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Comfortable in nursing home environments and able to walk/stand as needed.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable traveling between locations.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful difference: Your groups may be the highlight of a resident's day.
• Supportive team culture: You'll receive ongoing supervision, clinical support, and opportunities to grow.
• Mission-driven work: We are committed to improving behavioral health access for aging adults, a deeply underserved population.
• Predictable daytime hours: Most groups occur during standard daytime schedules.
• Opportunities for advancement within Attain Behavioral Health.

Additional Details

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Sign-on bonus for immediate starts.
• Referral bonuses.
• CEU support.
• Potential for growth into clinical leadership.