School-Based Prevention Specialist

We are looking for empowered individuals that are dedicated and passionate about behavioral health to join us on our mission to change the lives of the people in our community. 

The School-Based Prevention Specialist works to promote mental health awareness, suicide prevention, bullying prevention, and substance use prevention among students in grades K-12. The School-Based Prevention Specialist conducts individual and group sessions using evidence-based curricula and is responsible for the management of day-to-day tasks of engaging students. This position requires strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The School-Based Prevention Specialist must be committed to creating positive change and supporting individualized learning in a multi-cultural environment.

About Us

North Community Counseling Centers (NCCC) is a nonprofit, mental health and addiction agency that has been providing essential services since 1968. Were on a mission to assist people in the community to achieve their maximum potential by providing behavioral healthcare services in a healthy, comfortable, and safe environment. With four locations and home- and school-based programs, NCCC is able to offer solutions to challenges related to mental health and addiction. In addition to therapy, NCCC offers case management, substance use disorder treatment, and youth and adolescent programming. We invite you to join our team and start changing lives today.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to implement evidence-based curricula with individuals and groups
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and deliver the services of the program to clients.
• Identifies need for chemical dependency and/or mental health treatment.
• Exhibits ability to de-escalate client crisis situation in an appropriate therapeutic manner.
• Has knowledge of and seeks support of area services and referral sources for clients.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with clients, parents, teachers, and school staff.
• Seeks feedback from clients/co-workers.
• Abides by and has knowledge of agency confidentiality policies and HIPAA rules.
• Completes required ADAMH outcomes instruments as required
• Maintains accurate documentation and completes documentation in timely manner.
• Communicates needed information respectfully and clearly with clients, providers, and staff.
• Updates and maintains accurate client documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Meets minimum productivity as per agency policy.
• Assesses personal training needs, sets goals to meet these needs, and achieves them.

Qualifications:

• Degree in human services field is required.
• Ohio Social Work license or Ohio Prevention Specialist certification is preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to use electronic health record system
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Strong leadership qualities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid drivers license & insurance
• Must have an operating vehicle

Agency Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Free CEU training
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Remote and in-office work environments
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Guaranteed 9 paid holidays
• Competitive reimbursement
• Monthly bonuses as earned.

Job Type: Full-Time

North Community Counseling Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.