Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist - Primary Care

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance youth mental health through innovative strategies in primary care settings. This role involves providing essential support to licensed clinicians, assisting in assessments, and implementing treatment plans while fostering a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to culturally sensitive care. Join a team that values initiative and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in the community.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• QBHS certification to be obtained post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Promotes mental health through prevention and intervention strategies.
• Supports licensed providers in assessment and screening of youth.
• Collaborates on treatment plans under supervision.

Skills

Autonomy and Initiative

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Empathy and Sensitivity

Culturally Humble Care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview:

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. (Create Job Requisition Event)

Job Description Summary:

Promotes mental health and well-being by providing prevention and intervention strategies to youth and families in primary care clinics. Provides brief interventions for mild symptoms of common mental health problems under the supervision of a licensed clinician including coordinating and supporting the behavioral healthcare needs of patients requiring higher levels of care.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Offers psychoeducation about mental health treatment for youth and families.
• Supports licensed clinical providers in the assessment and mental health screening of children and youth.
• Assists specialist providers with using measure-based care strategies for coordinating care at the direction of the licensed clinician. Completes required charting and clinical documentation in accordance with program standards.
• Systematically tracks and monitors patient caseloads.
• Collaborates to implement a treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed clinician. Completes physical outreach in the community as clinically indicated.
• Provides short-term support to assist with stressors, level of risk, and intervention progress during care with specialist providers.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications:

QBHS certification to be obtained post-hire, required.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to exercise an appropriate degree of autonomy, initiative, judgment, and decision-making to achieve program objectives.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills required to establish and maintain productive and collaborative team and multi-disciplinary relationships.
• Demonstrates sensitivity, empathy, objectivity, customer service skills, and sound judgement in the course of all work duties.
• Embraces principles of family centered, culturally humble care in which needs, and perspectives of patients and families are acknowledged and honored.

Experience:

Three years of relevant experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, 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. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"