Behavioral Health Engagement Specialist-Nursing Home

Job Description

Group Facilitator - TBS & IOP (Nursing Home Setting)

Location: Euclid,Ohio

Organization: Flourish proud partner of Attain Behavioral Health

Position Type: Full-Time

About The Role

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?

Flourish is seeking a Behavioral Health Engagement Specialist 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.

If you enjoy forming meaningful connections, value dignity in aging, and want a role where your presence truly matters this position is for you.

What You’ll Do

• 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 & professional development as part of a supportive and collaborative behavioral health team.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the following: CDCA, QMHS III, LSW, LPC, or equivalent Ohio-recognized behavioral health credential
• 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 Flourish and Attain Behavioral Health.
  
  
  

Additional Details: Compensation & perks

Competitive hourly rate, mileage reimbursement, flexible scheduling, sign-on bonus for immediate starts, referral bonuses, CEU support, potential for growth into clinical leadership.

Shift: 9am-5pm full-time, per-diem. Looking for candidates who can start immediately, offering $500 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment.