Community Behavioral Health Worker (I-FAST)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an I-FAST Community Behavioral Health Worker!

New Lexington, OH

Join our Team!

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to the resources. We serve Southeastern and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services, working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. Our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual.

I-FAST Community Behavioral Health Workers work in collaboration with all involved to address the needs of youth and families that are experiencing a wide range of DSM diagnoses, including complex cases of children at risdk for out-of-home placement. This role empowers families to address challenging and/or problematic behavior and to help children/youth aged 5-21 make life-transforming changes. Treatment progress is made through intensive interventions such as skill building, changing unhelpful family interactions, and increasing social support, to name a few. This role receives ongoing training in the Integrated Family and Systems Treatment (I-FAST) model as you work with families, children/youth, their communities, and other key members of their ecology to implement I-FAST as designed.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $22.26 per hour based on experience, education, and/or licensure.

Essential Functions:

• Engage individuals and families in the home and community to identify strengths, barriers, and goals related to behavioral health and daily functioning.

• Provide direct interventions using the I-FAST treatment model and principles. Some principles include leveraging strengths and focusing on the positive, understanding sequences of behavior, and increasing mature behavior

• Conduct a thorough assessment of the client and family: gather information on behaviors of concern and strengths in the family and their ecology to inform conceptualization of the problem behaviors and interactions within the family’s ecological context

• Conduct treatment planning and participate in regular collaboration with members of the treatment team including schools, courts, care management entity, etc.

• Provide care in home and community-based settings

• Continuously work to engage the primary caregiver, family members, supports, and community agency staff (school, probation, child welfare) in change-oriented treatment

• Dedicate time to weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor and team members

• Attend regular training, professional development, supervision, and consultation activities to acquire extensive clinical skills within the I-FAST treatment model.

• Provide backup for team members as needed to ensure continuity of care and 24/7 coverage responsibilities

• Adhere to ISBH EHR Documentation policy

• Meet ISBH standards for productivity and quality of service delivery

• Utilizes databases and Electronic Health Record systems for accurate client documentation

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and professional ethical guidelines

• Travel within designated service areas

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Licensure:

• A high school degree or GED equivalent is required

• A bachelor's degree in healthcare, behavioral health or related field or three years of relevant experience is required

Experience:

• 2- 3 years direct experience in healthcare, behavioral health or related field is preferred

• Experience with community services within various kinds of populations is required

• Experience working with multisystems such as: Court Systems, Child Protective Services, Schools, OhioRise, Family and Children First Council is required

• Experience working with complex family systems and youth who are experiencing severe emotional/mental health issues is preferred

• Experience with multi-need individuals and families is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced communication skills, both oral and written is required

• Advanced organizational skills are required

• Ability to maintain confidential information is required

• Willing to participate in and lead cross-systems team-building activities

• Ability to bill Medicaid without restrictions is required

• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required

• An appropriate level of auto insurance coverage is required

• Must be able to use a personal vehicle or company vehicle to provide services in homes, schools, and community settings.

• Ability to manage deadlines within a fast-paced, high-volume environment is required

• Ability to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment is required

• Ability to maintain high-speed internet connection is required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer is required

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times is required

Enjoy a great work environment with an excellent salary, generous paid time off, and a strong benefits package.

Benefits include:

• 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.

To learn more about our organization:

OUR MISSION
Delivering exceptional care through connection

OUR VALUES
Dignity - We meet people where they are on their journey with respect and hope

Collaboration - We listen to understand and ask how we can best support the people and communities we serve

Wellbeing - We celebrate one another's strengths, and we support one another in being well

Excellence - We demand high-quality care for those we serve, and are a leader in how we care for one another as a team

Innovation - We deeply value a range of perspectives and experiences, knowing it is what inspires us to stretch past where we are and reach towards what we know is possible

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals in this role, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.