Community Based Behavioral Health Specialist- Substance Use Disorder- TUSC County

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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.

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Job Summary:

The community based Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) will develop a service
relationship with each client to help them develop insight into themselves and
their relationships. The BHS provides cognitive-behavioral therapy to assist
individuals struggling with a range of issues related to their emotional and
behavioral health, such as substance use and addiction, difficulty coping with
stress, and grief and loss issues and relationship and family issues.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Develops and maintains a service relationship with client, family, and
caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
• Reviews Diagnostic Evaluation and additional assessments, to aid in the
ongoing development and implementation of a client’s individualized treatmentplan (ITP).
• May provide Ohio Department of Medicaid behavioral health and addiction
services within scope of practice.
• Assess clients for high risk behavior.
• Teaches clients social, coping, and conflict resolution skills.
• Provides first-line crisis intervention and mediation as necessary.
• Meets and sustains the OhioGuidestone designated productivity standard.
• Serve as a liaison to coordinate, makes referrals, or arrange for appropriate
community resources when needed, acts as an advocate for the client asneeded.
• Performs related administrative responsibilities; maintains client
information, reports, records, and other documents; responds timely to emailsand phone calls; attends and participates in various trainings and meetings;communicates with other agencies, departments, and vendors regarding requiredpaperwork, contract compliance and consults with other county agencies and/orsupportive services as necessary.
• Accurately and promptly, documents and maintains the confidentiality of
client and family interactions including, legal, financial, and clinicaldocumentation within agency guidelines.
• Maintains ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone
professionals, parents or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Exhibits positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new
responsibilities as requested or required.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in
ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychologicalresearch methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral andaffective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment,
and rehabilitation of emotional and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences,
human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal
services.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the
meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office
Suite, and basic database usage, as well as basic typing.
• Organizational skills, team player and attention to detail.
• Ability to transport clients as needed.

Performance/Physical Requirements:
• Work consist of walking, bending, stooping, ascending/descending stairs, and
remaining in a stationary position 50% of the time, including positioningself to an equal level in order to assist clients of all ages.
• Work environment is based in the community and can include an agency office,
school-based setting, child care facilities, or participant’s homes.
• Must be able to drive frequently due to work varying work environments
including agency office, school based, community based locations which mayinclude participant homes in various communities.
• Works flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and weekends, as
desired to meet the needs of clients and the OhioGuidestone and is availablefor crisis management by phone as needed.
• Interacts verbally with coworkers, representatives from outside agencies, and
families.

Qualifications:
• Must have a high school diploma with 3 years of mental health or related
experience*, an Associate’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or arelated field with 1 year of mental health or related experience*. ABachelor’s degree preferred.
• CDCA preferred
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid
insurance.
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam and drug screening.
• Employment is contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

Benefits include:
• Free CEU trainings
• Competitive medical benefits including a low cost monthly premium option for
employee or employee + children!
• 10 paid holidays 2 to be used as floating 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.

We believe that fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds,
experiences, and perspectives strengthens our organization. Embracing diversity
not only promotes a culture of respect and belonging, but it also enhances
creativity, innovation, and problem-solving, ultimately contributing to our
collective success.

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