Your story. Our mission. A perfect match.
Your story. Our mission. A perfect match. You have a place at OhioGuidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health! 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.
Pay:
Salary Base Pay: $17.00-$22.00 an hour- (Depending on experience, license, knowledge and education).
*This position includes monthly bonus potential.
Benefits include:
Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
Competitive medical benefits including
options for employee, family or employee + children
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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 Walet: Get paid after your shift!
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Program
Personalized counseling for individuals, children, and families addressing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and trauma.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
Respond within established timelines to MRSS dispatch calls and provide in-person or telehealth support.
Manage mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support clients in a framework and manner that acknowledges their unique and intersecting personal and cultural identities.
Collaborate with clinical staff to assess crisis situations, identify strengths and needs, and participate in crisis de-escalation.
Support the development and implementation of individualized short-term stabilization plans in partnership with the youth, family, and clinical team.
Assist families in identifying natural supports and navigating access to community-based behavioral health services and resources.
Provide psychoeducation, behavioral coaching, and skill-building interventions to youth and caregivers.
Participate in regular follow-up and stabilization support for up to 30 days post-crisis.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of service delivery in compliance with Medicaid and OhioMHAS regulations.
Comply with workflows and data collection requirements for MRSS and Crisis services
Engage in required training and supervision to maintain fidelity to MRSS service model and agency standards.
Meet with Supervisor for weekly supervision.
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 degree or minimum of three years of experience in behavioral health setting working with youth and families. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Must meet qualifications for a Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist (QBHS) per Ohio Administrative Code.
Experience working in youth-serving systems (e.g. behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice, etc.)
Relevant experience or course of study in behavioral healthcare helpful.
Qualifications:
Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in crisis environments.
Cultural competence and trauma-informed care knowledge
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
Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
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.