Behavioral Health Specialist III, Foster Care

OhioGuidestone; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioGuidestone seeks a Foster Care Behavioral Health Specialist dedicated to serving the community. This role involves supporting foster children and families through effective relationship management and crisis intervention. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor’s degree and strong interpersonal skills, as well as a commitment to improving client outcomes and mental health support.

Benefits

Competitive medical benefits including zero-premium plan

Flexibility in work schedules

401(k) with employer match

Free CEU trainings

Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Recognition and rewards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; internship in behavioral healthcare helpful.
• Effective communication and organizational skills needed.
• Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with families and providers.
• Monitor client symptoms and coordinate community resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and maintain client documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Discretion

Computer Literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g., psychology)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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.

The Foster Care Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for developing relationships with and maintaining consistent communication with family and external providers to help manage the daily logistics of the foster children and their birth or foster/adoptive families. Services may be provided via telehealth, outpatient offices, in homes, and/or community-based settings.

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 clients, family, and caregivers to provide them
with support as appropriate.
• Coordinate community resources including school, referral sources and outpatient behavioral
health providers to ensure continuity of care; act 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 training, 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:
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g. psychology, etc.)
• Internship in behavioral healthcare helpful.
• Relevant experience or course of study 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:

• New, higher pay rates
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Competitive medical benefits includinga zero-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays; including two float holidays
• F lexible 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

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 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.

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