Where New Paths BeginOhioGuidestone 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. Essential Functions:
- Monitor client symptoms as well as response to treatment; communicate changes with treatmentteam to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions
- Develop and maintain a service relationship with client, family, and caregivers to provide themsupport as appropriate.
- Coordinate community resources including school, referral sources and outpatient behavioralhealth 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 incrisis management and stabilization as needed.
- Facilitate appointments to ensure overall physical well-being including basic, mental health andsubstance use needs.
- Review Diagnostic Evaluation and additional assessments, to aid in the ongoing developmentand implementation of a client's individualized treatment plan (ITP).
- Attend and participate in agency/ team/clinical meetings, including mandatory trainings, andtreatment coordination.
- Perform related administrative responsibilities; maintain client information, reports, records, andother documents; respond timely to emails and phone calls; attend and participate in varioustrainings and meetings; communicate with other agencies, departments, and vendors regardingrequired paperwork, contract compliance and consult with other county agencies and/orsupportive services as necessary.
- Accurately and promptly, document and maintain the confidentiality of client and familyinteractions including, legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
- Meet with Supervisor for weekly supervision.
- Maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals, oroutside agency professionals assigned to case.
- Promote an inclusive work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with allinternal and external contacts.
- Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested orrequired.
- Therapeutic Behavioral Service (TBS) and SUD Case management service activities include, but are not limited to the following:(a) Consultation with a licensed practitioner or an eligible provider, to assist with the individual'sneeds and service planning for individualized supports or care coordination of healthcare,behavioral healthcare, and non-healthcare services and development of a treatment plan;(b) Referral and linkage to other healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and non-healthcare servicesto avoid more restrictive levels of treatment;(c) Interventions using evidence-based techniques;(d) Identification of strategies or treatment options;(e) Restoration of social skills and daily functioning; and,(f) Crisis prevention and amelioration.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three years relevant experience and able to demonstrate competencies in basic behavioralhealth skills, for example:
- understanding of human behavior, mental illness, psychiatric symptoms, and impact onfunctioning and behavior;
- understanding how to therapeutically engage a mentally ill person, concepts ofrecovery/resiliency
- understanding of the mental health system; de-escalation techniques
- Understanding of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, andrehabilitation of emotional and mental dysfunctions.
- Understanding of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, humanmigrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
- Relevant experience or course of study in behavioral healthcare helpful
- Willingness to pursue and obtain CDCA Credentialing (Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistance)
Qualifications:
- Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
- Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
- Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
- 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 andperform work independently
- Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
- Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronichealth records, etc.
- Able to provide services in the community and client homes, which may include facilitieswith multiple levels.
- Successfully meet all pre-employment background requirements
- Vailed Drivers license and proof of Auto insurance
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 a 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.Committed to creating a more diverse community, we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. EEO/AA M/F/H/V