Community Behavioral Health Worker (I-FAST)

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health
Portsmouth, OH
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health is seeking a Community Behavioral Health Worker to work with families, children/youth, and their communities to implement the I-FAST treatment model. The role requires a compassionate and dedicated individual who can empower youth and families to address challenging behaviors and make life-transforming changes.

What You Will Do

The Community Behavioral Health Worker will provide direct clinical treatment using the I-FAST model, conduct thorough assessments, and engage primary caregivers and community agency staff in change-oriented treatment. They will also dedicate time to weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and families, a minimum of three years of directly relevant experience, and a Bachelor's degree. They will also have experience working with multisystems, complex family systems, and youth with severe emotional/mental health issues.

Requirements

  • Minimum three years of directly relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree
  • Experience working with multisystems such as: Court, Child Protective Services, Schools, OhioRise, Family Children First Council
  • Current license/certification, including LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC, is preferred
  • Experience working with complex family systems and youth who are experiencing severe emotional/mental health issues
  • Demonstrated a high degree of cultural awareness
  • Experience with multi-need individuals and families
  • Broad knowledge of community service systems
  • Willing to participate in and lead cross-systems team-building activities
  • Able to effectively communicate through verbal/written expression
  • Must be able to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • 401K w/ Employer Match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues
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