Community Behavioral Health Worker (Housing)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K w/ Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) seeks a Housing Community Behavioral Health Worker to provide in-home and community-based support in Athens County, OH. You will empower individuals and families to build routines and coping strategies while connecting them to local resources and partners.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, strength-based care and engagement with clients and caregivers. The position offers hourly pay ranging from $19.00 to $22.26, with benefits including

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or minimum 3 years of direct relevant experience.
• Experience with multi-need individuals and families preferred.
• Experience partnering with local behavioral health systems, housing, legal systems, and social services preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals and families in home and community settings to identify strengths, barriers, and goals.
• Provide skill building, coaching, and practical supports in home, school, and community settings.
• Help clients develop routines, coping skills, emotional regulation, and healthy communication.
• Assist clients in navigating community resources through modeling and coaching.
• Deliver care in home and community-based settings.
• Collaborate with internal programs and external partners to ensure quality of care.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients, caregivers, and team members.
• Document services in EHR and adhere to policy.
• Meet productivity and quality standards and HIPAA requirements.
• Participate in team meetings and required trainings.
• Travel within designated service areas.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Community outreach

Strong communication skills

Case coordination

Resource navigation

Medicaid billing

Driver's license

Confidential information handling

Internet-based office tools

Vehicle use for home/ community visits

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years relevant experience

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

We are seeking a Housing Community Behavioral Health Worker!

Athens County, 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 they need. We serve southeastern and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services – working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. All of 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

Minimum Requirements:

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
• Dental
• 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.

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

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.