What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Behavioral Health Provider position at The HealthCare Connection Inc.?
Career Opportunity: School-Based Behavioral Health Provider
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Organization: The HealthCare Connection
Organization: The HealthCare Connection
Position Type: Full-Time (School-Based Schedule with Option for Summers Off)
Pay Range: (60,000-70,000 annually)
Are you passionate about providing high-quality behavioral health care and connecting patients to essential resources?
The HealthCare Connection (THCC) is seeking a School-Based Behavioral Health Provider for a unique opportunity to serve children, adolescents, and families within our School-Based Health Centers. This is a rewarding role ideal for a licensed clinician eager to make a lasting impact on the lives of underserved communities through integrated care.
As a School-Based Behavioral Health Provider, you will:
- Deliver brief, solution-focused assessments and interventions aimed at functional restoration.
- Collaborate closely with primary care providers to develop and implement clear treatment plans.
- Provide behavioral health services, including crisis intervention and substance abuse screenings.
- Educate and consult with the primary care team on mental health, chemical dependency, and behavioral medicine.
- Support patients and families with self-management, behavior change, and harm reduction strategies.
- Identify referral resources and coordinate care for patients requiring specialized services.
- Maintain thorough documentation in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments addressing mental health, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and medical needs.
- Manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases in collaboration with the primary care team.
- Be immediately available during working hours to assist with crisis interventions and psychiatric emergencies.
- Provide individual, group, and family interventions as needed within the school setting.
- Use electronic tracking tools to monitor treatment outcomes and ensure effective care coordination.
- Educate staff, patients, and families on mental health best practices.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
- Licensed in the State of Ohio (LISW, LPC, LPCC, LMFT).
- Three (3) or more years of experience in behavioral health, preferably in an integrated primary care setting.
- Strong knowledge of population-based healthcare, behavioral medicine, and evidence-based treatment models.
- Experience working with diverse, multicultural populations.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
About Us:
The HealthCare Connection (THCC) is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the underserved, underinsured, and uninsured residents of northern Hamilton County since 1967. As Ohio’s first community health center, we are committed to advancing health equity and connecting all individuals to quality care—regardless of income or insurance status.
Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive team environment and a mission-driven culture, along with comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays annually
- Ongoing training and career development
Apply Today!
Visit https://www.healthcare-connection.org to learn more and submit your application.
The HealthCare Connection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.