Experienced Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist (QBHS)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist (QBHS) to join our team. As a Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist (QBHS), you will play a crucial role in providing support and guidance to individuals facing behavioral challenges. Your expertise will contribute to creating positive outcomes and enhancing the well-being of our clients.

Job Qualifications

Competencies

Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health interventions and Ohio behavioral health guidelines.
Skills in communication, documentation, crisis management, and therapeutic interventions.
Experience working with individuals with mental health or behavioral health needs, including service coordination in diverse settings.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma
• 2-3 years QBHS/Case Management experience 

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or a related human services field
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in behavioral health
• Training in therapeutic behavioral interventions and services for individuals with mental health conditions

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with licensed practitioners to assess the individual’s needs and develop treatment plans that align with therapeutic goals.
• Ensure all services and interventions remain within the scope of TBS.
• Provide timely referrals and coordinate services with healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and non-healthcare providers.
• Support individuals in accessing appropriate resources and services to prevent more restrictive treatment levels.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions designed to help individuals manage behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Support the restoration of daily living and social skills through individualized behavioral interventions.
• Implement crisis prevention strategies and provide immediate interventions to de-escalate and stabilize situations.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure crisis situations are handled appropriately within the scope of practice.
• Assist clients in restoring and maintaining daily routines, critical to remaining in home, school, and community environments.
• Provide support to improve self-management of psychiatric symptoms and daily functioning.
• Complete case notes and documentation in a timely, clear, and detailed manner in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that all records accurately reflect services provided and the individual’s progress, including treatment adjustments and recommendations.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the agency, remaining within the scope of practice as a QBHS.
• Ensure compliance with agency protocols and behavioral health service standards.

Flexible Schedule: The QBHS may work in various hours & settings, including the client's home, school, community, or workplace, depending on the individual’s needs and the care plan.

Background Check

A FBI and BCI background check is required before employment to ensure the safety and security of clients and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

\nCompany Description

United Community Wellness is a mission-driven organization providing behavioral health, counseling, home health, and community support services to individuals and families across Ohio, focused on whole-person care and lasting impact.

Company Description

United Community Wellness is a mission-driven organization providing behavioral health, counseling, home health, and community support services to individuals and families across Ohio, focused on whole-person care and lasting impact.