Community Behavioral Health Worker- ACT

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health; Chillicothe (OH); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K w/ Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Descripción de la vacante

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-focused organization serving Southeastern and Central Ohio. The Community Behavioral Health Worker on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team helps individuals with serious mental illness pursue recovery through employment, education, and meaningful daily roles.

Based on-site in Chillicothe, the role emphasizes home and community-based services, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to DACTS fidelity

Formación

• A high School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health-related field is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation is 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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.
• Directly provides home and community behavioral health services that are practical, helpful, and collaborative.

Conocimientos

Community service knowledge

Advanced communication

Advanced organizational skills

Medicaid billing ability

Driver's license

Auto insurance coverage

Use personal/agency vehicle

Confidential information handling

Time management

Internet-based office proficiency

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health

Descripción del empleo

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 Southeastern 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!
ACT Team
Chillicothe, OH

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.

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 to $22.26 an 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 (e.g., Scioto, Lawrence) as needed.

Assesses or defines the strengths and needs of referred people, families, and communities.

Directly provides home and community behavioral health services that are practical, helpful, and collaborative.

Meets people wherever they may be with support for self-management of health and well-being.

Carries out utilization review and quality assurance activities as directed.

Maintains necessary documentation, participates in program evaluation, attends team and program planning meetings, and cross-systems training, and acquires knowledge of community resources.

Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• A high School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health-related field is preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience (e.g., behavioral health, employment services, vocational rehabilitation).
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation is 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.

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.

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