Somali Outreach Mental Health Specialist

The Buckeye Ranch; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wonderful medical, dental, and vision

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay Partners

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short Term Disability

401K + Employer Contribution

Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

The Buckeye Ranch in Columbus, OH is seeking a Mental Health Specialist for the Somali Outreach program to educate families and the community about mental health and cultural diversity, and to link to services.

The role includes direct service, coordination, and linkage to resources, conducting youth groups and individual sessions, and providing support to partner schools.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a human services field is required.
• Active driver’s license and proof of car insurance.
• Fluency in Somali and/or Arabic, as well as English.
• Two years of experience as a Mental Health Specialist, Behavior Aide, Counselor, Therapist, or Social Worker preferred.
• QMHS credential required.
• Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor or license eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete referrals for programming and assist families in completing regular diagnostic assessments as needed.
• Participate as an active member of treatment teams, departmental committees, large group supervision, and other Ranch and external working groups as assigned or appropriate.
• Maintains regular contact with individuals, families, and other treatment providers. Appointments must be made at times that families can participate; evening work is expected.
• Provides support and education to refugee clients and families during the resettlement process while also evaluating the families current support system.
• Assist the client and family in learning how to cope with current circumstances, cultural adjustment or assimilation, or mental health needs.
• Help families link with community Refugee resources and programs that are tailored to the Refugee population with the goal of preserving the family.
• Provide support to our partner schools, (lunch bunch groups, peer groups, academics assistance) classroom assistance.
• Organize recreational activities for summer and school breaks.
• Intervene on the behalf of the client and family as they navigate through agencies and systems.
• Serving as the primary point of communication to families, and internal and external clients.
• Coordinate workshops, presentations, and other regularly scheduled prevention activities.

Skills

Somali language

Arabic language

English language

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human service field

QMHS

Licensed Social Worker

Licensed Professional Counselor or license eligibility

Job description

The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to join our Somali Outreach program. The Somali Outreach Mental Health Specialist will provide Outreach to the Somali Community to help educate families and the larger community about mental health as it applies to current community issues, facilitate educational forums and groups to address acculturation and cultural diversity, and link to appropriate services. Provide support and education to our partner schools while conducting youth groups and individual sessions with identified clients. In addition, this role will provide direct service, coordination, and linkage to resources for identified Buckeye Ranch clients and their families.

Learn About The Buckeye Ranch

For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives.

What You'll Do

• Complete referrals for programming and assist families in completing regular diagnostic assessments as needed.
• Participate as an actively contributing member of treatment teams, departmental committees, large group supervision, and other Ranch and external working groups as assigned or appropriate.
• Maintains regular contact with individuals, families, and other treatment providers. Appointments must be made at times that families can participate; evening work is expected.
• Provides support and education to refugee clients and families during the resettlement process while also evaluating the families current support system.
• Assist the client and family in learning how to cope with current circumstances, cultural adjustment or assimilation, or mental health needs.
• Help families link with community Refugee resources and programs that are tailored to the Refugee population with the goal of preserving the family.
• Provide support to our partner schools, (lunch bunch groups, peer groups, academics assistance) classroom assistance.
• Organize recreational activities for summer and school breaks.
• Intervene on the behalf of the client and family as they navigate through agencies and systems.
• Serving as the primary point of communication to families, and internal and external clients.
• Coordinate workshops, presentations, and other regularly scheduled prevention activities.

Our Benefits

Benefit effective date: First of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year)
• Daily Pay Partners – Don’t wait for payday, get paid daily!
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• 401K + Employer Contribution
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

Who you are:

• You have a bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field.
• You have an active driver’s license and proof of car insurance.
• You are fluent in Somali and/or Arabic, as well as English.
• You preferably have two years of previous experience as a Mental Health Specialist, Behavior Aide, Counselor, Therapist, or Social Worker
• QMHS required
• You are a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or license eligibility preferred

Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non‑discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non‑disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. The Buckeye Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre‑employment drug screen, references, FBI/BCI background check, ARCS registries check, and SACWIS database checks. At this time, The Buckeye Ranch is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

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