Behavioral Health Specialist III, Foster Care

OhioGuidestone provides a complete continuum of responsive person-centered
prevention services, mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around
supports, serving the needs of over 50,000 people each year through telehealth
and locations across Ohio.  

At OhioGuidestone, we believe a workforce comprised of employees from diverse
backgrounds and communities and a culture of belonging makes us a better
organization. Together, we continue to build a workplace that encourages,
supports, and celebrates the varied voices of our employees.

Are you ready to make a difference? 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. This position is Part-Time but we anticipate it
turning into a Fulltime role.

Essential Functions

* 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; acts 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 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.

Education/Experience

* Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e. g. psychology, etc.); or Equivalent
experience (defined as one year experience as Behavioral Health Specialist
II).
* Internship in behavioral healthcare helpful.

* 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.

What we offer

* Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record!  

* Clear career ladder for development path in various roles 

* Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (on 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 

WE ALSO 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.