Clinical Resource Specialist, OhioRISE

About the role

The OhioRISE Clinical Resource Specialist provides advanced clinical expertise to support children and youth with complex behavioral and developmental health needs enrolled in the OhioRISE program. This role partners with families, care coordinators, the community, and state stakeholders to guide high-acuity cases using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the catchment areas (CME) internal clinical expert for Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings, providing guidance for high-acuity cases
• Provide clinical consultation to support trauma-informed, strength-based, and family-centered care planning within the scope of licensure
• Consult on care plans, crisis plans, and safety planning for complex cases within the scope of licensure
• Utilize knowledge and understanding of local and state systems to connect youth and families with complex behavioral health needs
• Support clinical decision-making related to ongoing behavioral health care and needs
• Collaborate with OhioRISE staff and community partners to ensure coordinated, continuous care
• Utilize clinical knowledge to align with OhioRISE standards, Medicaid requirements, and evidence-based practices
• Address barriers to the implementation and engagement of the OhioRISE Program and Wraparound philosophy at the model, community, and systemic levels
• Contribute to planning OhioRISE-specific trainings for quality improvement
• Utilize databases and Electronic Health Record systems for accurate client documentation
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and professional ethical guidelines
• Travel within designated service areas

Requirements

• Education/ Licensure: A high school degree or GED equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree in healthcare, behavioral health or a related field is required. An active licensure as an independent licensed social worker or professional counselor (LISW/LPCC) in the state of Ohio is required.
• Experience: 3–4 years of experience in mental or behavioral health services, including leadership or clinical consultation for complex cases, is required.

Qualifications

• Advanced communication skills, both oral and written
• Advanced organizational skills
• Proficiency in electronic health records, billing systems, and standard computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel)
• Advanced analytical, clinical judgment, and independent decision-making skills
• Knowledge of OhioRISE guidelines and requirements
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use disorders, and recovery-oriented care
• Knowledge of community service systems
• Knowledge of Medicaid regulations and procedures, licensing and certification requirements, and other state and federal regulations relating to the healthcare industry
• Knowledge of all local, state, and federal guidelines pertaining to HIPAA privacy standards and laws
• The ability to maintain confidential information
• The ability to bill Medicaid without restrictions
• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle
• An appropriate level of auto insurance coverage
• Access to reliable transportation
• The ability to manage deadlines within a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• The ability to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment
• The ability to maintain a high-speed internet connection

Skills

• Advanced communication skills, both oral and written
• Advanced organizational skills
• Proficiency in electronic health records, billing systems, and standard computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel)
• Advanced analytical, clinical judgment, and independent decision-making skills
• Knowledge of OhioRISE guidelines and requirements
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use disorders, and recovery-oriented care
• Knowledge of community service systems
• Knowledge of Medicaid regulations and procedures, licensing and certification requirements, and other state and federal regulations relating to the healthcare industry
• Knowledge of all local, state, and federal guidelines pertaining to HIPAA privacy standards and laws
• The ability to maintain confidential information
• The ability to bill Medicaid without restrictions

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401K with employer match, employee assistance program (EAP), and more.