Behavioral Health Treatment Liaison

NorthStar Behavioral Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

3 weeks PTO

403(b) retirement plan

Student loan forgiveness

Professional development via Relias

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

NorthStar Behavioral Health in Cincinnati seeks a Behavioral Health Treatment Liaison to connect community organizations and churches with youth in our Adolescent Behavioral Health Program. You’ll assess needs and facilitate access to mental health and substance abuse treatment, coordinating with families to ensure continuous support.

You will educate, refer, and collaborate with partners to build a supportive network around youth and families, emphasizing compassion and practical help.

Qualifications

• CDCA Certification in Ohio is required; QMHS credentialing is preferred.
• Associate’s degree in psychology, social work or related field.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Educate youth, families, and communities about behavioral health options and local resources.
• Attend events to screen youth and refer for formal assessments when needed.
• Develop treatment goals and track outcomes to measure effectiveness.
• Teach life skills and link youth with prosocial activities and supports.

Skills

CDCA Certification

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Associate's Degree in psychology or related field

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Relias

Job description

Are you a CDCA-certified professional in search of new opportunity? NorthStar Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Behavioral Health Treatment Liaison to serve as the primary link between community organizations and churches to the youth served in our Adolescent Behavioral Health Program. As a Behavioral Health Treatment Liaison, you’ll work closely with our community’s youth to assess their needs and facilitate their access to mental health and substance abuse treatment with the goal of ensuring that they receive comprehensive and continuous support.

Who We Are

NorthStar Behavioral Health is a full-service non-profit behavioral healthcare agency. Since 1976, NorthStar Behavioral Healthhas been assuring access, safety, and quality to our clients within Hamilton County and the Greater Cincinnati area. Every day, we support individuals on their journey to recovery, healing, and hope - and we're just as committed to creating a workplace where our employees can thrive. At NorthStar Behavioral Health, exciting things are happening!We are building our team as we prepare to move into a new state-of-the art facility this summer.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary and Benefits Package, including health, dental, and employer-paid vision, life and long-term disability coverages – Employees are eligible the first day of the month after hire!
• Up to3 weeks of Paid Time Off each year - We value work and life balance!
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - We help you plan for the future!
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program– We are qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
• Professional Development, CEUs and Learning Access via Relias - We develop our employees!
• Supportive Work Environment - We lift each other up, celebrate wins and grow strong as a team!
• Purpose-Driven Work - We make a meaningful impact in our community every day!
• Employee Assistance Program - Another resource to help you personally!
• Employee Discount Program - Save on travel, retail and other services!

What We Are Seeking for this Role:

• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Certification in the state of Ohio is required. Preliminary will be accepted. Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) credentialing.
• Associate’s Degree in psychology, social work, or related field is required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and insurance.
• Ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people, including clients, community, and other staff.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test and Influenza (Flu) vaccination within the past year;
• Ability to work a shift of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (M-F).
• Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 15 lbs.

Key Job Responsibilities of a Behavioral Health Treatment Liaison:

• Educate youth, families, and community members about behavioral health conditions, treatment options, and community resources.
• Attend community events and provide screening services to potential youth in need of behavioral health services. Refer youth to The Crossroads Center for formal assessments when needed.
• Develop treatment goals and objectives to address youth behavioral health needs. Track treatment outcomes to determine efficacy of treatment.
• Teach life skills to support youth development and independence. Model and link youth with prosocial activities to promote healthy social connections. Provide emotional support and crisis intervention.

NorthStar Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. Our hiring and employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.