Trauma-Informed Mental Health Specialist (Field-Based)

GRO Community; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GRO Community is a mental health provider focused on trauma recovery for males of color aged 5 and up. Mental Health Specialists deliver structured, strength-based support in client homes, schools, or community settings, advocating within black and brown communities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with schools, probation, and community partners to address daily living and communication needs. Providers work across field-based and site-based locations, managing a caseload with supervision and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• No prior experience required; GRO Community provides training.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Reliable transportation and active auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group-based behavioral health services.
• Deliver skill-building, role-playing, social communication, and problem-solving interventions.
• Support clients in real-life community settings including schools, homes, probation and reentry programs.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as school deans, case managers, and probation officers.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and follow clinical service plans.
• Submit timely progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Maintain a maximum caseload of 25 clients.
• Attend supervision and team meetings regularly.
• Teaching of alternative strategies, role-playing, behavioral rehearsal, skill acquisition in the community, practicing skills in the community, exposure to social situations in which age-appropriate skills can be practiced, enhancing conflict resolution skills, developing communication skills
• Complete monthly professional and personal development training assigned by the GRO training department.
• Passion to make a difference
• Demonstrate working knowledge of community resources and how to help individuals served access them.
• Strong communication skills including interpersonal

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

GRO Community is a mental health provider focused on trauma recovery for males of color aged 5 and up. Mental Health Specialists deliver structured, strength-based support in client homes, schools, or community settings, advocating within black and brown communities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with schools, probation, and community partners to address daily living and communication needs. Providers work across field-based and site-based locations, managing a caseload with supervision and