Are you someone who’s driven to transform lives in your community? We welcome all applicants and look forward to speaking with you to match your knowledge, skills, and abilities, with a career opportunity. Located just 30 minutes west of Downtown Cleveland and right off of I90, The Nord Center provides industry-leading behavioral health programs, prevention, education and client advocacy that focuses on individual recovery and well-being. We provide comprehensive services including residential, psychiatry, sexual assault services, and crisis services. These are great positions to start or continue your career in behavioral healthcare! The Nord Center offer flexible schedules to promote work/life balance and excellent benefits.

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

Mental Health (TBS) Specialists provide a wide range of direct and indirect case management services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness, including assessment of strengths, abilities, needs, desires, preferences, referrals and coordination of services. Services are provided in the office, home, and various locations in the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides/Coordinates crisis intervention as needed with individuals, families, and groups. Assists clients with effective response to or avoidance of triggers that would risk their ability to remain in a community setting.
• Collaborates as appropriate and coordinates care with social service providers, medical care providers, family members, landlords, and other Nord Center staff associated with client's treatment plan. With clients' participation, implements ITPs to support their optimal functioning in the least restrictive environment in additional settings, services, and levels of care. 
• Develops and provides solution focused interventions and emotional and behavioral management from evidence-based treatments.
• Identifies strategies or treatment options related to each client's mental illness.
• Works with clients to assist in the restoration of social skills to promote effective functioning in work, school, and home, and daily living skills specific to money management, medication self-administration, and utilization of community resources.
• Assists clients with linking to additional resources, developing coping strategies, establishing a support network, and enhancing personal relationships.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or related field and prior experience preferred. A High School diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of relevant full-time employment experience working directly with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness will be considered in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree. Basic computer skills required, including familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office. The necessity for travel in this job requires that the employee possess a valid Ohio driver's license, a clean driving record, have proof of adequate personal automobile insurance, and use of a personal vehicle. Bilingual (English/Spanish speaking) a plus. Experience with EHR (Electronic Health Records) a plus.