Benefits Specialist

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

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Benefits Specialist

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Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness and addictions to lead healthy and productive lives. GCBHS has an immediate opening for a Benefit Specialist to serve adults who are experiencing mental health and substance use disorder.

Why Work at GCBHS?

• GCBHS is a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment for adults, children, and families
• Top Workplace every year since 2010
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• 403(b) Retirement with Match
• Tuition Benefits ($1,250 per semester for BSW or $2,500 per semester or quarter for MSW or MA-Counseling)
• Internship and Practicum opportunities for MSW and MA-Counseling students
• Professional Development Opportunities and no cost to you CEU’s

Position Responsibilities for Benefits Specialist

• 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 Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), SAMHSA’s Online Application Tracking (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

Position Requirements for Benefits Specialist

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

GCB has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky every year since 2010! Please visit our website to learn more about GCBHS. www.gcbhs.com