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| Department: | ACT |
| Location: | Chillicothe, OH |
We are seeking a Community Behavioral Health Worker!
ACT Team
Chillicothe, 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.
As a Community Behavioral Health Worker / Vocational Specialist on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, you will support individuals with serious mental illness in achieving recovery goals through meaningful employment. This position is essential to helping people explore, obtain, and maintain competitive, integrated employment as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role adheres to the Dartmouth Assertive Community Treatment Scale (DACTS) fidelity standards, with a strong emphasis on community-based, person-centered vocational support.
The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $22.26 an hour based on experience, education, and/or licensure.
Essential Functions:
Assist individuals in exploring their interests and goals related to work, education, and meaningful daily roles.
Provide individual vocational assessments, job development, benefits counseling, job coaching, and ongoing follow-along supports.
Cultivate relationships with local employers and community partners to identify job opportunities aligned with individual strengths and preferences.
Educate clients on how employment affects benefits (SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, etc.) using evidence-based tools.
Provide behavioral health and case management services in homes, workplaces, and community settings.
Serve a shared caseload as a full member of the ACT team; participate in daily team meetings and treatment planning.
Document all services accurately and promptly in accordance with agency standards and Medicaid billing guidelines.
Meet productivity and fidelity requirements as defined by ISBH and DACTS.
Participate in cross-training, utilization review, and quality improvement initiatives.
Support program expansion into surrounding counties (e.g., Scioto, Lawrence) as needed.
Assesses or defines the strengths and needs of referred people, families, and communities.
Directly provides home and community behavioral health services that are practical, helpful, and collaborative.
Meets people wherever they may be with support for self-management of health and well-being.
Carries out utilization review and quality assurance activities as directed.
Maintains necessary documentation, participates in program evaluation, attends team and program planning meetings, and cross-systems training, and acquires knowledge of community resources.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
A high School diploma or GED equivalent is required
Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health-related field is preferred
Experience:
Minimum of three years of relevant experience (e.g., behavioral health, employment services, vocational rehabilitation).
Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation is required for community-based work.
Demonstrated commitment to recovery principles and cultural humility.
Knowledge of local community service systems and employer networks.
Comfortable working in an Internet-based, mobile office environment.
Able to engage and motivate individuals with complex behavioral health needs.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Broad knowledge of community service systems is required
Advanced communication skills, both oral and written is required
Advanced organizational skills are required
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
Ability to use a personal vehicle or company vehicle to provide services in homes, schools, and community settings is required
Ability to maintain confidential information is required
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:
To learn more about our organization: https://ISBH.org/
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.