STARLight Center-Behavioral Health Specialist Part Time Night shift

About the Role

The Behavioral Health Specialist works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Manager and is responsible for providing case management services to a diverse clientele of children and families with mental health and substance use diagnoses. Services may be provided via telehealth, outpatient offices, and/or community-based settings.

Schedule

Friday, Saturday & Monday Nights, 10pm-6am

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and ethics.
• Monitor client symptoms as well as response to treatment; communicate changes with treatment team to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions.
• Develop and maintain a service relationship with client, family, and caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
• Coordinate community resources including school, referral sources, and outpatient behavioral health providers to ensure continuity of care; act as an advocate for the client as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention consultation in times of emergencies for coordination and assistance in crisis management and stabilization as needed.
• Facilitate appointments to ensure overall physical well-being including basic, mental health, and substance use needs.
• Review Diagnostic Evaluation and additional assessments to aid in the ongoing development and implementation of a client’s individualized treatment plan (ITP).
• Attend and participate in agency/team/clinical meetings, including mandatory trainings and treatment coordination.
• Perform related administrative responsibilities; maintain client information, reports, records, and other documents; respond timely to emails and phone calls; attend and participate in various trainings and meetings; communicate with other agencies, departments, and vendors regarding required paperwork, contract compliance, and consult with other county agencies and/or supportive services as necessary.
• Accurately and promptly document and maintain the confidentiality of client and family interactions including legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
• Meet with Supervisor for weekly supervision.
• Maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals, parents, or outside agency professionals assigned to the case.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment, and a culture of belonging.
• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Therapeutic Behavioral Service (TBS) Activities

• Consultation with a licensed practitioner or an eligible provider to assist with the individual's needs and service planning for individualized supports or care coordination of healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and non-healthcare services and development of a treatment plan.
• Referral and linkage to other healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and non-healthcare services to avoid more restrictive levels of treatment.
• Interventions using evidence-based techniques.
• Identification of strategies or treatment options.
• Restoration of social skills and daily functioning.
• Crisis prevention and amelioration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of relevant experience and able to demonstrate competencies in basic behavioral health skills, for example:
  • Understanding of human behavior, mental illness, psychiatric symptoms, and impact on functioning and behavior.
  • Understanding how to therapeutically engage a mentally ill person, concepts of recovery/resiliency.
  • Understanding of the mental health system; de-escalation techniques.
  • Understanding of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emotional and mental dysfunctions.
  • Understanding of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
• Relevant experience or course of study in behavioral healthcare helpful.

Qualifications

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact.
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people.
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment.
• Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients.
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.

Benefits

• Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record.
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles.
• Opportunity to earn monthly bonus (select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only).
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children.
• Free CEU trainings.
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable).
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations.
• 401(k) with employer match option.
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Free licensure supervision.
• Recognition and rewards.