Behavioral Health Benefits Specialist - Access SSA/SSDI

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

403(b) Retirement with Match

Tuition Benefits

Internships & Practicum opportunities

Professional Development & CEUs

Job summary

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Benefits Specialist to support adults experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. You will collaborate with referral sources, complete SSI/SSDI applications with detailed medical summaries, and coordinate with local SOAR and HMIS/OAT platforms.

The role emphasizes benefits knowledge, outreach, record-keeping, and liaison work with community partners to secure SSA/JFS benefits and related services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or High School diploma with a minimum of three years' experience in Behavioral Health or Human Services related field.
• Work experience and knowledge of benefits.

Responsibilities

• Work with referral sources and community partners to identify applicants through case conferences, outreach and referrals.
• Complete clinically appropriate interviews with individuals and collateral persons/agencies to complete SSI/SSDI applications, including a detailed Medical Summary Report.
• Create and maintain relationships with local medical and mental health providers to assist with gathering of medical records.
• Coordinate with the local Social Security SOAR liaison to ensure complete and timely applications.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and timely data tracking through the HMIS, OAT system and paper files.
• Ensure program specific paperwork is accurately and thoroughly completed.
• Conduct outreach and educational training to staff regarding SOAR.
• Liaison with community partners to assist with clients obtaining and retaining SSA/JFS benefits.
• Assist GCB JFS benefit specialist as needed

Skills

Benefits knowledge

Outreach

Interagency collab

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's in Human Services

High School diploma + 3 years experience

Tools

HMIS

OAT system

SSI/SSDI apps

SOAR liaison

Job description

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Benefits Specialist to support adults experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. You will collaborate with referral sources, complete SSI/SSDI applications with detailed medical summaries, and coordinate with local SOAR and HMIS/OAT platforms.

The role emphasizes benefits knowledge, outreach, record-keeping, and liaison work with community partners to secure SSA/JFS benefits and related services.