Behavioral Health Consultant

About GRO Community:

God Restoring Order (GRO) Community is a mental healthcare provider that specializes in trauma recovery services for males of color ages 5 and up. GRO services are grounded in an understanding of the neurological, biological and psychological effects of trauma. GRO services include mental health and wellness, stress management, and community outreach.

Job Description:

Purpose of Position: As a Behavioral Health Consultant, you will provide direct service that assists clients with their needs that pertain to everyday life issues, complications, and problems, including incidents of neglect, abuse, or domestic violence, or with mental health, and trauma informed challenges. BHCs will assist with diagnoses and work with specific populations, including children and men, within the black and brown communities.

As a BHC you will collaborate with clients to assess their goals and adjust them as needed. When appropriate, the BHC may also offer to support clients by indicating the need for outside referrals from other support groups or mental health professionals. You will be responsible for working with clients to craft a plan with coping strategies that address their health or well-being.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for completing behavioral health assessments within contract requirements

• Conducts virtual assessments to determine an individual’s needs for services and supports, eligibility, level of care, and appropriate diagnosis

• Perform all job duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company confidentiality policies and procedures.

• Preferred knowledge may include community support programs, long-term care assessment, and level of care in medical, behavioral health, or related programs

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of medical and/or behavioral health diagnoses and prescribed medications

• Regularly collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Work to meet timelines in a fast-paced independent environment

• Responsible for completing behavioral health assessments and Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) assessments within organization requirements.

• Must be able to meet in person for quarterly all-staff meetings, monthly supervision with the Chief Clinical Officer or the Clinical Supervisor, and monthly BHC team meetings (for training and professional development)

Competencies:

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and working knowledge of computer applications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and client engagement skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Work Environment: hybrid schedule | 90% remote environment

Location: Ohio

Expected Hours of Work: Monday-Friday/40 hours per week.

Travel: Must have access to reliable transportation to GRO Community and community sites

Qualifications:

Required Education and Certifications:

• Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio required

• Ohio Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Certification is required at the time of hire, or within one month of the Human Resources onboarding date

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role

• Previous experience with biopsychosocial assessments

• Social services work experience required/preferred

Physical Demands: n/a

What we offer:

Thrive in a family orientated work environment where we believe in the importance of mental health, wellness, and self-care. Here at GRO we recognize the importance of growth and development while striving to ensure all staff are set up for success in their endeavors as a member on our team.

Benefits:

Dental insurance | BCBS PPO Health Insurance| Vision Insurance| Employer Paid Life Insurance| Voluntary Supplemental and Life Insurance Plans| Paid Time Off | 403(b) Retirement Plan

AAP/EEO Statement

GRO Community provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, GRO Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

GRO Community expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of GRO Community employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Would you be open to a full time onsite family counselor role?

Location:

• Cincinnati, OH (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000