School Based Behavioral Health Specialist, Hamilton County

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Support Specialist to deliver Therapeutic Behavioral Services in home, school, and community settings. You will work under the Clinical Manager to implement ITP-based interventions and support youth with mental health needs.

The role involves travel to client sites, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and accurate electronic documentation in Epic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2+ years of experience or Bachelor's degree in related field.
• May require clinical license, certification or training.
• Preferred qualifications: Clinical documentation skills.
• Care coordination and resource linkage

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic intervention to assigned caseload based on an Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).
• Deliver interventions in the patient’s home, school and community environments.
• Transport patient/caregiver in personal vehicle as needed to support attendance.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team planning and training activities.
• Document therapy interventions and patient responses in Epic per state requirements.

Skills

Care coordination

Resource linkage

Behavioral health intervention

Assessment and treatment planning

Clinical documentation

Education

High school diploma and 2+ years of experience or Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Primary Location South Campus Department Psychiatry Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular *Expected Starting Pay Range $21.14 - $26.47 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status. This position requires meeting clients in their homes, community, schools, etc. In addition, transporting clients in their own vehicle to/from appointments, school, community events, etc. Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) provide services to children and adolescents with mental illness within all settings that meet the needs of the individual. These services may involve collateral contacts. TBS services provides an array of services delivered by community based providers. Services address the individualized mental health needs of the client which vary in hours, type, and intensity of services. TBS services are designed to provide specific, measurable, and individualized services to each client served. Activities of the service shall consist of one or more of the following: Ongoing assessment of needs Assistance in achieving personal independence in managing basic needs as identified by the individual and/or parent or guardian Facilitation of further development of daily living skills, if identified by the individual and/or parent or guardian Assistance with accessing natural support systems in the community; and linkages to formal community service/systems; Symptom monitoring Coordination and/or assistance in crisis management and stabilization as needed Advocacy and outreach Mental health interventions that address symptoms, behaviors, thought processes, etc., that assist an individual in eliminating barriers to seeking or maintaining education and employment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient/Family Interaction and Education Provides therapeutic intervention to assigned caseload of patients based upon an Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) developed with the families, at the frequency specified in the ITP, under the supervision of the Clinical Manager.
• Critical thinking skills are employed in implementing these therapeutic interventions, which are provided in the patients home, school and other natural environments in the community as appropriate.
• Transports patient and/or caregiver in personal automobile (after conducting a safety assessment) at times to provide individualized supportive services and to help ensure attendance at all appointments.
• Interdisciplinary Teaming Participate in regular team planning meetings as appropriate or needed.
• Assist the multidisciplinary team during patient care, and/or parent and staff training related to individual behavioral and education programs, data collection, and environmental modifications to promote patient success.
• Implement discipline specific interventions after discipline modeling and treatment integrity checks.
• Behavioral Intervention/Clinical Activity Function as a member of the outpatient behavioral intervention program to assess behavioral function and implement behavioral and educational protocols.
• Implement behavior assessment protocols as designed by psychology staff.
• Clinical Documentation Documents accurately and timely the therapeutic interventions provided and response of patients/families/significant adults in the electronic medical record (Epic) per state requirements and established quality standards.
• Apply appropriate policies and procedures for work flow within Epic, including accurately implementing Epic Prelude, Epic Cadence and Epic Ambulatory.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma and 2+ years of experience or Bachelor's degree in related field
• May require clinical license, certification or training
• Preferred qualifications: Clinical documentation skills
• Care coordination and resource linkage
• Behavioral health intervention skills
• Assessment and treatment planning skills

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

EEO/Veteran/Disability

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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