What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Specialist III position at OhioGuidestone?
Your story. Our mission. A perfect match.
Your story. Our mission. A perfect match. You have a place at OhioGuidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health! OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.
The Foster Care Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for developing relationships with and maintaining consistent communication with family and external providers to help manage the daily logistics of the foster children and their birth or foster/adoptive families. Services may be provided via telehealth, outpatient offices, in homes, and/or community-based settings.
- Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the
- Monitor client symptoms as well as response to treatment; communicate changes with treatment
- Develop and maintain a service relationship with clients, family, and caregivers to provide them
- Coordinate community resources including school, referral sources and outpatient behavioral
- Provide crisis intervention consultation in times of emergencies for coordination and assistance in
- Facilitate appointments to ensure overall physical well-being including basic, mental health and
- Review Diagnostic Evaluation and additional assessments, to aid in the ongoing development
- Attend and participate in agency/team/clinical meetings, including mandatory training, and
- Perform related administrative responsibilities; maintain client information, reports, records, and
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
- Meet with Supervisor for weekly supervision.
- Maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals, parents or
- Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or
- Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of
- Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g. psychology, etc.)
- Internship in behavioral healthcare helpful.
- Relevant experience or course of study in behavioral healthcare helpful.
- 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
- Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
- Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and
- Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include
- 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
What We Offer:
- New, higher pay rates
- Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
- Competitive medical benefits including a zero-premium medical plan option for employee or employee children!
- Free CEU trainings
- 10 paid holidays; including two float holidays
- 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
At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.
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