AGENCY SUMMARY:
Bellefaire JCB is among the nation's largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of mental health, substance abuse, education, and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 43,000 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Therapeutic Behavioral Service (TBS) Specialist, under the administrative/clinical supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, provides Therapeutic Behavioral Services to clients, their families, and/or significant others as needed. The TBS Specialist transitions clients in community settings and works to provide support - including education and consultation - for parents and/or caregivers, case coordination, and symptom management and monitoring. The TBS Specialist is expected to meet the program's productivity target for billable service each week. Services take place in the home, the school, and in the community
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Accept assignment of cases from the supervisor to provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services for clients, their families, and/or significant others as needed, including: community organizations, schools, other health and social service professionals, the justice system, and other agencies involved with the client.
Accept case assignments - stepping down from a higher level of care - from the clinical supervisor and jointly develop tasks and interventions that implement treatment goals.
Provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services including, but not limited to: development/review of the client's treatment plan
crisis work - providing assistance and support in crisis situations
support, including education and consultation for families and/or significant others regarding the client's mental illness
individual interventions
symptom monitoring and self-management of symptoms
assistance in increasing social support skills and networks
coordination of necessary evaluations and assessments, including referral and linkage to other healthcare, behavioral health care, and non-health care services to avoid more restrictive levels of treatment.
coordination of all services identified on the client's treatment plan
necessary follow-up to determine if services are adequately meeting the needs of the client
access to resources in the community
assistance with overcoming obstacles and barriers to treatment participation
Provide services to each client in accordance with medical necessity and as outlined in the client's treatment plan.
Recognize the significance of the parent and/or caregiver in the client's life and demonstrate the skills to engage the client, primary family, and other supportive adults in the treatment planning process.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
OTHER DUTIES: Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
All required trainings, certifications, and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client's treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or related human services field.
LSW licensure preferred.
Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families.
Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes, and abilities.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency's insurance company.
BENEFITS:
The salary for this position is $40,000 per year.
At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.
Our offerings include: Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
Defined benefit pension plan
403(b) retirement plan
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
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Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.