Community Behavioral Health Worker- ACT

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,665; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A community behavioral health organization in Southeast Ohio is seeking a Community Behavioral Health Worker to support individuals with serious mental illness in achieving their recovery goals through meaningful employment. The role involves providing vocational assessments, job development, and community-based behavioral health services. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for a bachelor's degree, and three years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive hourly pay and various benefits including medical, dental, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in behavioral health or employment services.
• Knowledge of local community service systems and employer networks.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in exploring work and education interests.
• Provide vocational assessments and ongoing job coaching.
• Develop relationships with community partners for job opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Motivational engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health-related field preferred

Job description

Community Behavioral Health Worker-ACT

Location: Southeast, OH

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.

As a Community Behavioral Health Worker / Vocational Specialist on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, you will support individuals with serious mental illness in achieving recovery goals through meaningful employment. This position is essential to helping people explore, obtain, and maintain competitive, integrated employment as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role adheres to the Dartmouth Assertive Community Treatment Scale (DACTS) fidelity standards, with a strong emphasis on community-based, person-centered vocational support.

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

Essential Functions

• Assist individuals in exploring their interests and goals related to work, education, and meaningful daily roles.
• Provide individual vocational assessments, job development, benefits counseling, job coaching, and ongoing follow-along supports.
• Cultivate relationships with local employers and community partners to identify job opportunities aligned with individual strengths and preferences.
• Educate clients on how employment affects benefits (SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, etc.) using evidence-based tools.
• Provide behavioral health and case management services in homes, workplaces, and community settings.
• Serve a shared caseload as a full member of the ACT team; participate in daily team meetings and treatment planning.
• Document all services accurately and promptly in accordance with agency standards and Medicaid billing guidelines.
• Meet productivity and fidelity requirements as defined by ISBH and DACTS.
• Participate in cross-training, utilization review, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support program expansion into surrounding counties as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health-related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience (e.g., behavioral health, employment services, vocational rehabilitation).
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation required for community-based work.
• Demonstrated commitment to recovery principles and cultural humility.
• Knowledge of local community service systems and employer networks.
• Comfortable working in an Internet-based, mobile office environment.
• Able to engage and motivate individuals with complex behavioral health needs.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Benefits

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

To learn more about our organization: https://ISBH.org/

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 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

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.