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PAX Prevention Specialist I

Nationwide Children's Hospital
Nationwide Children's Hospital Salary
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
Overview

From the moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patients and families, you understand why you’re here. And when you speak with anyone on our team, you’ll want to be part of it.

We’re looking for individuals who embody our One Team values and are driven to improve the lives of the children we serve. Children who live fuller, healthier lives because of the knowledge, compassion, and dedication we share.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a recognized leader in behavioral and mental health care, advancing the field through research, innovative interventions, strategic initiatives, and comprehensive treatment options.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital — a place to be proud.

Job Description Summary

Provides evidence-based prevention services within schools and community settingsby implementing, supporting, and teaching behavioral health interventions and positive mental health practices.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Implements and coordinates evidence-based prevention programs in community, schools, or early care settings to promote positive mental health and prevent behavioral health issues among children.
  • Facilitates data collection and assessment to identify children at risk of developing behavioral health issues and monitor program implementation progress. Provides appropriate support through interventions and referrals.
  • Collaborates and maintains relationships with school staff, caregivers, providers, and community organizations to provide appropriate resources and support.
  • Provides consultation and education on behavioral health topics and prevention strategies.
  • Maintains accurate records and documentation of child, caregiver, and program progress and outcomes.
  • Participates in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in behavioral health prevention and intervention.

Education Requirement

  • Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, child development, education,or related field, required.
  • Master’s Degree, preferred.

Licensure Requirement

  • Appropriate Ohio licensure, required.
  • Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Skills

  • Creative and effective problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to remain persistent and flexible to changes in plans.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organization, and presentation skills.
  • Basic technology and computer software skills.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of child and family development.
  • Knowledge of and ability to connect with available community resources.

Experience

  • Experience in early learning or school mental health or in education, preferred.
  • Behavioral health experience, preferred.
  • Training and experience with position-specific evidence-based prevention models, preferred.
  • Experience serving at-risk populations and demographically diverse communities, preferred

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs

FREQUENTLY: Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, 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. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

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