Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist
- Columbus, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Provide a safe space for the expression of anxieties and exploration and sharing of experience.
- Demonstrate appropriate communication and facilitation skills.
- Promote a consensus-building approach where every member has a say in the structure of the group.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect the individual needs of the client members.
- Develop and support the activities for the Group.
- Maintain Health and Safety of the individual/group ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Monitor the suitability of the premises for the purpose of the group. Seek alternative arrangements should the premises become unsuitable.
- Good facilitation skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health and substance use/abuse issues.
- Previous experience or working in a supportive role.
- An understanding of group dynamics and group processes.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
- Ability to deal appropriately and professionally with possible crises.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good listening skills.
- A non-judgmental approach.
- Knowledge of other support organizations and resources within Columbus, Ohio.
- Good basic working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office.
- Good working knowledge of inputting data into a electronic health records system and billing processes.
- H.S. Diploma
- Ohio Peer Supporter/Peer Specialist Certified
- Experience with mental health/drug and alcohol, and/or crisis intervention services preferred.
- Basic computer, telephone, and exceptional customer service skills required.
- Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. If CPR & First Aid certification isn’t in possession at time of hire, it must be obtained within 6 months.
- Must maintain a current professional licenses status.
- Maintain productivity standards set forth by the agency.