Behavioral Health Specialist, Adult Mobile Crisis

OhioGuidestone is looking for a fulltime qualified Behavioral Health Specialist with a desire to work with adult clients who are experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues. Services may be provided via our outpatient office in Napoleon and community-based settings. The Behavioral Health Specialist will be working with adults with our Mobile Crisis Team. Peer Recovery Supporter certification is required (or your ability to obtain within 90 days of hire) for this Monday-Friday position.

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

• Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g. psychology, etc.); or Equivalent experience.


• Relevant experience or course of study in behavioral healthcare helpful.

• Peer Supporter Certification (or ability to obtain certification in accordance with state requirements within 90 days).


• Personal, lived experience with a mental health or substance use condition is required to get certified.


• Ability to promote long-term recovery.


• Internship 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


• UKG Wallet: Get paid after your shift!

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.