Behavioral Health Specialist-Adults (ACT Program), Cuyahoga, OH

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.

The Pay: Salary Base Pay: $18.00 -$22.00 hourly- (Depending on experience, license, knowledge and education). Plus monthly bonus outcome based productivity incentive.

• Required: Must have a CDCA certification

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!

ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Rather than requiring patients to visit an office or hospital clinic, the ACT program delivers the full capabilities of a 24/7 psychiatric unit directly to the client's home and community.

Essential Functions:

• 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. • Promote an inclusive work environment and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts. • Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required. * Therapeutic Behavioral Service (TBS) service activities include, but are not limited to the following: