Prevention Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness and addictions to lead healthy and productive lives. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is seeking a Prevention Specialist to provide alcohol and other drug and problem gambling prevention services as defined by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services/Ohio MHAS.

Why Work at GCBHS?

As the region's most comprehensive community behavioral healthcare organization, GCB seeks to make life better and brighter for those challenged with severe mental illness and addiction. Specifically, GCB is a non-profit behavioral health agency with over 650 staff serving over 30,000 persons annually.

• GCBHS is a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment for adults, children, and families
• Top Workplace every year since 2010
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Flexible work schedules
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 403(b) Retirement with Match
• Tuition Benefits ($1,250 per semester for BSW or $2,500 per semester or quarter for MSW or MA-Counseling)
• Internship and Practicum opportunities for MSW and MA-Counseling students

Position Responsibilities for Prevention Specialist:

• Plans and develops alcohol and other drug prevention and intervention services including groups and didactic presentations
• Implements alcohol and other drug prevention and intervention services in accordance with generally accepted, results-oriented prevention practice
• Provides training for professionals regarding alcohol and other drug use, abuse and dependency which reflect the generally held view of the agency
• Carries out, in a timely manner, reporting, tracking and program evaluation as needed to document services, satisfy funders, measure effectiveness and as assigned by supervisor or administrator
• Develops positive, productive working relationships with consumers in order to maintain and improve quality services for the community and carry out the mission of Clermont Recovery Center

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Position Requirements for Prevention Specialist:

• Associate's degree in Human Service related field or two years related experience preferred 
• Must be willing to obtain Prevention Credentials, obtaining an RA within the first 3 months then working towards an OCPSA
• Some knowledge of human development, educational activities, substance abuse and mental health issues
• Strong oral and written communications skills with the ability to work well with all levels of colleagues

GCBHS has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky every year since 2010! Please visit our website to learn more about GCBHS

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