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 Ross County, OH. This position offers the opportunity to work with children and families, providing strength-based behavior change through the I-FAST treatment model.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical treatment using the I-FAST treatment model
• Conduct thorough assessments of clients and families, gathering information on behaviors and strengths
• Engage primary caregivers, family members, and community agency staff in change-oriented treatment
• Participate in regular training, supervision, and consultation activities to enhance clinical skills
• Ensure clients have access to 24/7 support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience working with multisystems such as Court, Child Protective Services, Schools, OhioRise, Family Children First Council
• Current license/certification in LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC (preferred)
• Experience with complex family systems and youth with severe emotional/mental health issues
• Demonstrated cultural awareness
• Broad knowledge of community service systems
• Ability to participate in and lead cross-systems team-building activities
• Able to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment

Qualifications

• High degree of cultural awareness
• Broad knowledge of community service systems
• Ability to effectively communicate through verbal/written expression
• Able to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
• Knowledge of the I-FAST treatment model
• Cultural competency

Benefits

Our organization offers a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and a strong benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 401K with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)