Mental Health Specialist

Transitions Behavioral Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transitions Behavioral Health in Cincinnati seeks a Mental Health Specialist (LSW or LPC) to provide assessment, psychoeducation, individual treatment planning, and case management for clients with mental illness within their scope of practice.

The role includes supervision, license maintenance, team meetings, and ongoing professional development, with a standard 9-to-5, M-F schedule on a full-time, non-exempt basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in social work, psychology, or related human services.
• Ohio LSW or LPC licensure required at hire.
• Experience in behavioral health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiating Services
• Ongoing Supervision of Services
• Intervention Delivery
• Data Collection
• Rapport and Relationships with Clients and Co-workers
• Professionalism
• Administration and Training

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork & leadership

Documentation

EHR experience

Adaptability

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work/Psychology

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Mental Health Specialist (MHS) (LSW or LPC required)

Reports to

Mental Health Clinical Supervisor (LISW-S or LPCC-S)

Compensation

Hourly

Classification

FT, Non-Exempt

Productivity

#25 Billable Hours Weekly

Benefit’s Level

#4

Direct Reports

N/A

Work Schedule

9a-5p Monday-Friday, Variable Schedule

Position Description:

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) position provides mental health treatment and support services using evidence based techniques. Primary job responsibility is to provide assessment, psychoeducation, individual service/treatment development, case management and other mental and behavioral health services to clients with mental illness within your scope of practice. Assess clients to determine and/confirm diagnosis. Develop, implement and coordinate treatment plays for psycho-social needs of each client on your caseload to include supportive counseling to client and case management and supportive treatment to the client and for family members as medically necessary. Collaborate with supervising clinician, Directors and staff as it relates to client services.

This position will receive 1:1 and/or group supervision from supervisors through direct observation, clinical meetings, and/or videos. Supervision may be provided by different supervisors based on the service provided or work being completed. Supervision is provided regularly and is documented. In addition, Licensed Mental Health Specialists are required to attend team meetings, staff professional development sessions per their specific staff development plan, scheduled training, and continuing education as required by the licensing board.

Finally, this position requires the staff member to maintain all current licenses as required by the Ohio licensing board(s).

Minimum Requirements, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Knowledge and ability to competently perform in lowerstatus positions withinthe department/organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; communicate effectively including in a timely manner following company requirements (within 24 hours); model of quality documentation; proactive communication with leadership
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills; model of professionalism and implementation of all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations including meeting ongoing background check requirements
• Knowledge and competent use of computer, internet navigation, email management, electronic health record systems
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to situational events
• Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills
• Reliable, punctual, excellent attendance (e.g., has reliable transportation to and from work)
• Respond positively to and immediately implement feedback accordingly
• Ability to positively interact with clients, families, and other stakeholders
• Knowledge of current and evidence-based practices for behavioral health treatment

Credentials Required:

Ohio Licensed LSW or LPC

Credentials Preferred:

Ohio Licensed LSW or LPC

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in social work, psychology, or in related human services.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Competencies

1. Initiating Services
2. Ongoing Supervision of Services
3. Intervention Delivery
4. Data Collection
5. Rapport and Relationships with Clients and Co-workers
6. Professionalism
7. Administration and Training

Physical Activity

• Will spend substantial time standing, sitting, speaking and listening.
• Must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to travel via personal vehicle to other facilities and homes
• Remain, “Fit For Duty” at all times, including but not limited to performing job responsibilities in a safe, secure, and effective manner and remaining able to do so throughout the entire time they are working is essential

Equipment and Software Operation

This position will require operation of all of the following equipment:

• Telephone, cell phone, fax
• Computer, printer, copy machine, and related equipment
• Google platform or similar, EHR system, electronic payroll and time-clock system