Community Behavioral Health Worker (I-FAST)

About the role

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health is seeking a Community Behavioral Health Worker to join our team in Athens County, OH. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment using the I-FAST treatment model and principles.
• Leverage strengths and focus on the positive, understand sequences of behavior, and increase mature behavior.
• Conduct a thorough assessment of the client and family, gathering information on behaviors of concern and strengths in the family and their ecology.
• Engage the primary caregiver, family members, supports, and community agency staff (school, probation, child welfare) in change-oriented treatment.
• Work with fellow colleagues to ensure clients have access to 24/7 support.
• Receive regular training, professional development, supervision, and consultation activities designed to help you acquire extensive clinical skills within the I-FAST treatment model.
• Assure ongoing case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor and team members.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of directly relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree.
• Current license/certification, including LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC, is preferred.
• Experience working with complex family systems and youth who are experiencing severe emotional/mental health issues.
• Demonstrated a high degree of cultural awareness.
• Broad knowledge of community service systems.
• Willingness to participate in and lead cross-systems team-building activities.
• Able to effectively communicate through verbal/written expression.
• Must be able to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of community service systems and resources.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits

Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, 401K with Employer Match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.