Specialist, Behavioral Health School Based

Signature Health Inc; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Health is seeking a dedicated Specialist, Behavioral Health, School Based to support students in a day treatment program. This role involves providing services that include education, behavior management, and crisis support within a school environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong engagement skills, a degree in behavioral health, and relevant experience with children and families. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while benefiting from competitive salaries and robust employee benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k match

HealthJoy - online resource

Robust earned PTO program

Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

Qualifications

• Knowledge or specialized training in a behavioral health setting.
• Experience with children, adolescents, and families preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to school students in the day treatment program.
• Collaborate with School Based Counselor on behavior management.
• Facilitate referrals to other Signature Health services.

Skills

Behavior Management

Engagement Skills

Crisis Support

Communication

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more
• Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)
• Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

SCOPE OF ROLE
Reporting to the Supervisor, Intake Services and to the Director, Diagnostic Assessment and School Based Services, the Specialist, Behavioral Health, School Based will provide an array of services to support school students in the day treatment program. These services may include education, facilitation of skills groups, behavior management, coaching and crisis support. The Specialist, Behavioral Health, School Based will work closely with the classroom counselor and school staff and be involved in the formulation and implementation of the child’s care plan.

HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED

• Working primarily in the school environment, will demonstrate excellent engagement skills, forming positive relationships with school staff, students, and parents.
• Promote, reinforce, and encourage skills and behaviors as identified in students' behavior management care plan.
• Collaborate with School Based Counselor and provide support for classroom teachers/teams and school personnel on behavior management.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the care plan to meet assessed needs, including identification of specific goals, objective and interventions.
• Facilitate referrals to other Signature Health services and community resources as needed.
• Assist students to learn and utilize behavior and feeling management techniques interchangeable within a school and home setting.
• Maintain client charting in accordance with Medicaid, JCAHO, ODADAS, ODMH, CARF and professional standards. All documentation will be entered into the agency Electronic Medical Record
• Maintains clear communication and professional boundaries with all students, families and staff members.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain all aspects of HIPAA, promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.
• Adherence and completion of compliance training provided by Signature Health.
• Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.
• Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Knowledge or specialized training/experience in behavioral health setting; experience with children, adolescents and families preferred.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Possess an understanding of children’s development, parenting, and family systems.
• Strong Computer Skills with Microsoft, Excel, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment.
• While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.
• Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.
• Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
• Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.

This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time, with or without advanced notice.

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are considered but not guaranteed to be approved. Signature Health is a drug-free workplace. After receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.