Community Behavioral Health Worker

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) in Ohio is hiring a Community Behavioral Health Worker to provide coaching and practical support in home, school, and community settings.

You will engage clients, connect them to resources, document care in EHR, and collaborate with partners while maintaining HIPAA compliance and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years direct relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with multi-need individuals and families preferred.
• Experience partnering with behavioral health, housing, legal, and social services systems preferred.
• Ability to bill Medicaid and operate a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals and families in home and community settings to identify goals and barriers.
• Provide coaching and practical supports in home, school, and community settings.
• Help clients develop routines, coping skills, and healthy communication patterns.
• Navigate community resources, collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Deliver care in home and community-based settings and document in EHR.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in training.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years experience

Tools

EHR systems

Databases

Job description

Integrated Service for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is an innovative, community-oriented organization dedicated to promoting mental health and overall well-being. Our team provides compassionate, personalized support to individuals and families in Southeast and Central Ohio, meeting them in their homes and communities to connect them with the resources they need.

Our comprehensive range of services includes behavioral health treatment, as well as other support programs that are tailored to each person's unique needs. We work closely with local partners to foster healthy individuals and communities.

At ISBH, we believe in a collaborative approach to care, empowering our clients to take an active role in their own journey toward wellness. We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality care to all those who seek our services.

We are seeking a Community Behavioral Health Worker!

Ross County

Join our Team!

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to the resources. We serve Southeast and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services, working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. Our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual.

The Community Behavioral Health Worker provides direct services that empower individuals and families to build skills and overcome barriers to behavioral health and daily functioning. The CBHW provides coaching and practical support in home, school, and community settings, helping clients develop routines, coping strategies, and healthy communication. This role guides access to community resources, collaborates with internal teams and external partners, and maintains strong engagement with clients and caregivers. All services are delivered using trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches to promote recovery and resilience.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $22.26 an hour based on experience, education, and/or licensure.

Essential Functions:

• Engage individuals and families in the home and community to identify strengths, barriers, and goals related to behavioral health and daily functioning
• Provide skill building, coaching, and practical supports in home, school, and community settings
• Support clients in developing routines, coping skills, emotional regulation, executive functioning skills, and healthy communication patterns
• Assist clients in navigating community resources through modeling, coaching and teaching
• Deliver care in home and community-based settings
• Collaborate with internal programs and external partners to ensure quality of care
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, caregivers, and team members to support engagement and follow through
• Utilizes databases and Electronic Health Record systems for accurate client documentation
• Adhere to ISBH EHR documentation policy
• Meet ISBH standards for productivity and quality of service delivery
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and professional ethical guidelines
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and required training to support ongoing development
• Use trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches in all client and team interactions
• Travel within the designated service areas
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education:

A high School diploma or GED equivalent is required

A bachelor’s degree in related field or minimum 3 years of direct relevant experience is required

Experience:

Experience with multi-need individuals and families is required

Experience partnering with local behavioral health systems, housing, legal systems, and social services is preferred

3+ years of experience in related field is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Broad knowledge of community service systems is required

Advanced communication skills, both oral and written is required

Advanced organizational skills are required

Ability to bill Medicaid without restrictions is required

A valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required

An appropriate level of auto insurance coverage is required

Ability to use a personal vehicle or company vehicle to provide services in homes, schools, and community settings is required

Ability to maintain confidential information is required

Ability to manage deadlines within a fast-paced, high-volume environment is required

Ability to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment is required

Ability to maintain high-speed internet connection is required

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer is required

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times is required

Enjoy a great work environment with an excellent salary, generous paid time off, and a strong benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 401K w/ Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.

OUR MISSION

Delivering exceptional care through connection

OUR VALUES

Dignity - We meet people where they are on their journey with respect and hope

Collaboration - We listen to understand and ask how we can best support the people and communities we serve

Wellbeing - We celebrate one another's strengths, and we support one another in being well

Excellence - We demand high-quality care for those we serve, and we are a leader in how we care for one another as a team

Innovation - We deeply value a range of perspectives and experiences, knowing it is what inspires us to stretch past where we are and reach towards what we know is possible

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals in this role, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.