Behavioral Health Engagement Specialist LSW- Nursing Home

Job Description

Job Description

Behavioral Health Engagement Specialist LSW- Nursing Home

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about helping older adults find meaning, connection, and emotional wellness? Do you thrive in supportive environments where your compassion and clinical skills make a real difference? Attain Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Engagement Specialist LSW to lead engaging, person-centered Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) groups within our partner nursing homes. This unique role blends mental health support, therapeutic engagement, and relationship-building with residents who benefit greatly from structured emotional and behavioral health programming.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate meaningful TBS groups that support emotional health, coping skills, motivation, and quality of life for nursing home residents.

• Adapt group content to meet the cognitive and emotional needs of older adults, including those with medical complexities or mild cognitive impairment.

• Collaborate closely with facility staff and our on-site clinical team to ensure residents receive consistent, compassionate care.

• Complete documentation (group notes, progress updates, Medicaid paperwork) accurately and on time.

• Support resident engagement by encouraging participation, fostering connection, and creating a safe, respectful group environment.

• Participate in ongoing supervision and professional development as part of a supportive and collaborative behavioral health team.

Qualifications:

• Must hold one of the following: LSW, LISW, or LPC, LPCC

• Experience facilitating behavioral health or substance-use groups

• Experience working with older adults, long-term care, or medically complex populations strongly preferred

• Strong communication skills, empathy, and an ability to connect with residents patiently and respectfully

• Able to work independently in off-site facilities

• Reliable transportation required

• Must meet Ohio Medicaid and background check requirements

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Warm, compassionate approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of older adults

• Experience with EHR systems (training available)

• Trauma-Informed Care training or willingness to obtain within 90 days

• Comfortable in nursing home environments and able to walk/stand as needed

• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable traveling between locations

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful difference: Your groups may be the highlight of a resident's day.

• Supportive team culture: You'll receive ongoing supervision, clinical support, and opportunities to grow.

• Mission-driven work: We are committed to improving behavioral health access for aging adults, a deeply underserved population.

• Predictable daytime hours: Most groups occur during standard daytime schedules.

• Opportunities for advancement within Attain Behavioral Health.

Additional Details:

• Competitive hourly rate

• Mileage reimbursement

• Flexible scheduling

• Sign-on bonus for immediate starts

• Referral bonuses

• CEU support

• Potential for growth into clinical leadership

If you're passionate about helping others and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults, apply to this exciting opportunity today!