Behavioral Health Specialist- Cleveland, Ohio

Behavioral Health Specialist

LOCATION: Cuyahoga County Diversion Center/Oriana House Reentry Center, Cleveland Ohio

Pay Rate: $21.00/hr

(Pay Range: $21.00-$29.40/hr)

Schedules Available

Full time; 2nd Shift; Sunday-Thursday

At Oriana House, we believe alcoholism and chemical dependency are diseases that require an individual's continuous commitment to recovery over the course of his or her life. Our programming sends individuals on a multi-step journey to rehabilitation through their own admission of a problem, abstinence, avoidance of relapse, and a daily dedication to recovery. We are proud to be a part of this process and to assist individuals in regaining control of their lives.

As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you would be responsible for conducting entry level tasks of a Behavior Health Clinician while performing safety and security duties under close supervision.

Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to

• Reads, initials, and dates shift reports within first 60 minutes of shift.
• Maintains an active presence on the floor (common and group room areas) by conducting frequent circulations of the unit at a minimum 30 minute intervals.
• Completes scheduled activities including, but not limited to: focus group activities, counseling groups under appropriate clinical supervision, intakes, random alco-sensor tests, urine drug screens, dorm/room searches, and emergency drills (fire, tornado, etc.) in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitors medication compliance and reports and documents any non-compliance to clinical and or medical staff.
• Notifies a facility supervisor immediately when law enforcement officers, fire department, and/or EMS personnel are called to the unit.
• Monitors, orders, and maintains supplies and forms for each staff post.

Remains awake and alert while on duty to ensure responsiveness to staff, client, and/or facility needs.

• Effectively orients clients to program and facility by explaining issues including, but not limited to: programming attendance expectations, the role of treatment assistants, rule infractions that may result in termination, the hours of service availability, clients’ rights and the grievance procedure and costs for which they may be responsible.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete 40 hours of training in the first 60 days of hire to become a Qualified Behavior Health Specialist under the Medicaid guidelines and be eligible and willing to obtain a CDCA within three months of working in the facility.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that does not preclude the employee from being covered from Agency liability insurance.
• Must be willing to undergo backgrounds checks, TB Test and pass a drug screen

Full Time Benefits Package Includes

• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance and Prescription Coverage
• Dental/Vision Plans
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Hours
• Eight paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b)

Oriana House Recruiters may reach out to applicants via text messaging.

Oriana House Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace. 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.