Licensed Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist
School-Based Behavioral Health Program
Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Apply at www.beechbrook.org
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Benefits include vacation, sick, and personal time off days, 10 company holidays, performance incentive plan,insurance: health, dental, life, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, mileage and cell phone reimbursement.
Beech Brook, one of Northeast Ohio's premier behavioral health agencies, is currently hiring a TherapeuticBehavioral Specialist in our School-Based Behavioral Health Program. This position will provide community-based intervention to at-risk youth who have emotional, psychological, behavioral and/or trauma-based issues.This position is role that requires the specialist to perform interventions with children, youth, and families inschool, home, and community-based settings.
Essential Responsibilities (others may be assigned):
Provide education and training specific to the youth's assessed needs, abilities, and readiness to learn
Provide crisis management, produce daily progress notes and quarterly reviews
Conduct thorough psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, including diagnoses, treatment planning and linkage,as needed to appropriate internal and external services
Provide services to families in their home as a part of an interdisciplinary team
Coordination of the treatment plan and on-going assessment & symptom monitoring
Using effective methods to establish parent communication and involve family in intervention asappropriate
Maintains ongoing communication with the family about the course of intervention as evidenced by thenumber of meetings, home visits and/or phone calls
Ability to demonstrate engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation with clients
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
LSW
Qualifications:
Experience working with children and families
Strong organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of community resources and comfort in the home setting
Skilled in using computer software applications such as Microsoft Office, and must have establishedinternet access
Ability to work with electronic medical records
Experience working with diverse populations with complex needs, including high risk clients
Passion for working with families in the community
Ability to work a rigorous schedule to handle crisis situations
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the family
Valid Ohio driver's license with no more than 5 points
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with clients in inner city homes
Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses
Knowledge of community resources
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Experience with electronic medical records documentation such as progress notes, treatment plans andother necessary clinical documentation
Clinical Competencies:
Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and coordinate with various members of the client’s treatment team.
Demonstrate the ability to engage clients and their families in meaningful intervention strategies relevantto the client’s diagnosis including but not limited to providing trauma-informed care.
Demonstrate the ability to assess clinical safety (e.g. SAFE-T Protocol with C-SSRS; HB71, safety plans,etc.) and to execute safety planning to lower risk.
Beech Brook is a Trauma Informed Care Organization that values employees with appreciation for theimpact of trauma and its relevance to the agency's clients and staff.
Beech Brook is an equal opportunity employer.
