School Based Behavioral Health Provider

The Healthcare Connection; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance and Rewards Program

Dental and Vision Insurance

Free Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

10 Paid Holidays

Job summary

The HealthCare Connection in Cincinnati is seeking a School-Based Behavioral Health Provider to serve children, adolescents, and families in school-based health centers. The role involves delivering assessments and interventions while collaborating with primary care teams to implement treatment plans.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree and be licensed in Ohio, with ideally three years of experience in behavioral health. The position highlights the importance of supporting underserved communities and provides comprehensive health services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
• Licensed in the State of Ohio (LISW, LPC, LPCC, LMFT).
• Three or more years of experience in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver brief, solution-focused assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with primary care providers to implement treatment plans.
• Provide behavioral health services including crisis intervention.

Skills

Behavioral health service delivery

Crisis intervention

Collaborative treatment planning

Family and individual intervention

Bilingual in Spanish/English

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

Licensed in the State of Ohio (LISW, LPC, LPCC, LMFT)

Job description

School-Based Behavioral Health Provider

Reports to: Integrated Behavioral Health Director

Organization: The HealthCare Connection (THCC)

Multiple Locations

• Norwood School Based
• North College Hill School Based

About The HealthCare Connection

Founded in 1967, The HealthCare Connection was Ohio’s first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our mission is to provide quality and accessible primary healthcare services through community responsive approaches that address financial, geographic, and other barriers to care for residents of northern Hamilton County and surrounding areas. THCC is proudly recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level of recognition attainable for quality care.

We boast two primary care locations and 6 school-based health centers providing quality value-based care for over 20,000 patients. We provide services in Primary Care, Infectious Disease, Substance Use, Integrated Behavioral Health, Dental Services, Women’s Health, and Pharmacy.

• Health Insurance and Rewards Program
• Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 10 Paid Holidays

Position Summary

The HealthCare Connection (THCC) is seeking a School-Based Behavioral Health Provider for a unique opportunity to serve children, adolescents, and families within our School-Based Health Centers. This is a rewarding role ideal for a licensed clinician eager to make a lasting impact on the lives of underserved communities through integrated care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver brief, solution-focused assessments and interventions aimed at functional restoration.
• Collaborate closely with primary care providers to develop and implement clear treatment plans.
• Provide behavioral health services, including crisis intervention and substance abuse screenings.
• Educate and consult with the primary care team on mental health, chemical dependency, and behavioral medicine.
• Support patients and families with self-management, behavior change, and harm reduction strategies.
• Identify referral resources and coordinate care for patients requiring specialized services.
• Maintain thorough documentation in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments addressing mental health, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and medical needs.
• Manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases in collaboration with the primary care team.
• Be immediately available during working hours to assist with crisis interventions and psychiatric emergencies.
• Provide individual, group, and family interventions as needed within the school setting.
• Use electronic tracking tools to monitor treatment outcomes and ensure effective care coordination.
• Educate staff, patients, and families on mental health best practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
• Licensed in the State of Ohio (LISW, LPC, LPCC, LMFT).
• Three (3) or more years of experience in behavioral health, preferably in an integrated primary care setting.
• Strong knowledge of population-based healthcare, behavioral medicine, and evidence-based treatment models.
• Experience working with diverse, multicultural populations.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Drug-Free Workplace

The HealthCare Connection is focused on creating a community that promotes dignity and respect for employees, patients and other community members. THCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, military status or other characteristics protected by law and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

THCC will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and a drug screen.