Probate Services Associate Director
Central Connection is growing our Probate Team by adding a full time Associate Director of Probate Services. This position is new.
Duties: Primary responsibility is in supporting the Probate Services department at Central Clinic Behavioral Health MHAP Division by prescreening hospital affidavits, interviewing and making recommendation to Hamilton County Probate Court (Probate Court), locating appropriate hospital placements, and submitting documents to the Probate Court for “walk-in” affidavits. This role has high level expectations in the ability to communicate proficiently with the Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (HCMHRSB), local attorneys, Probate court staff, psychiatry staff, hospitals, agency liaisons, judges, and law enforcement officials to ensure court has all needed documentation for upcoming hearings.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in related behavioral health field, including nursing, and relevant experience in a private, community, or state facility working with people experiencing distress from mental illness. Dependent licensure required, Master’s Degree with independent licensure is preferred. Demonstrated ability to complete psychiatric assessments and basic biomedical assessments, demonstrated ability to collaborate with attorneys, judges, doctors, and law enforcement officials, and demonstrated exemplary verbal and written communication skills, and organizational skills.
Send resume and cover letter, attention to: Lisa Steffen, Human Resources Director, 311 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45229, email Lisa.Steffen@centralclinic.org, or fax 513-558-3880.
Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Assessment Specialist – FAIR
Duties: Completion of mental health/SUD assessments for adult and child consumers involved with the Hamilton County child welfare system. Must possess knowledge of the DSM-5; ability to formulate treatment summaries and recommendations; knowledge of the Hamilton County public mental health, substance abuse, and child welfare system; the ability to interact sensitively with persons from diverse backgrounds; must be able to independently form sound, clinical-decisions to facilitate client’s immediate access to services (as appropriate); must possess organizational skills that allow for an effective response to deadlines, and a willingness to complete assessments in the community setting.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or other mental health related field, and Ohio licensure. Eligibility for independent licensure, plus prior child welfare experience or demonstrated knowledge of the child welfare system. Experience in working with persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Preferred Qualifications: Independent Licensure and/or Licensure/certification in chemical dependency.
Send resume and cover letter, attention to: Lisa Steffen, Human Resources Director, 311 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45229, email Lisa.Steffen@centralclinic.org, or fax 513-558-3880.
Special Projects Care Coordinator – Central Connection
Duties: This full-time position will spearhead our efforts to integrate substance abuse into our services. This role’s primary function will be to provide high level dual diagnosis care coordination for our clients. The role will work in the community and in the office. Community settings include the Justice Center and the hospital systems. The Special Projects Coordinator will consult with clinicians and staff, provide assistance in triaging referrals from the community and forensic systems, assist in developing discharge plans, work with our system funders in developing high risk client care coordination, manage several funding sources such as Community Linkage Program and Indigent Hospital funds.
The person in this role will be comfortable working with individuals diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness with co-occurring substance use disorders, will be expected to communicate proficiently with the Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (HCMHRSB), Probate court, psychiatry staff, hospitals, agency staff, and law enforcement officials.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, dependent licensure required, Master’s Degree with independent licensure is preferred. Relevant experience working with individuals experiencing distress from substance use and mental illness, demonstrated ability to complete clinical documentation, demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with agencies, doctors, law enforcement officials, and demonstrated exemplary verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
Send resume and cover letter, attention to: Lisa Steffen, Human Resources Director, 311 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45229, email Lisa.Steffen@centralclinic.org, or fax 513-558-3880.
Behavioral Health Therapist Supervisor – FAIR
Duties: Full-time position with split duties: providing individual counseling to a diverse caseload of adult clients with open child welfare cases who have behavioral health needs as well as providing supervision to the FAIR team of therapists. Supervisor will be managing a staff of therapists ensuring appropriate clinical services are provided, documentation is completed timely, and productivity targets are met. Therapists will be able to appropriately address the unique concerns of this demographic using excellent client engagement skills and evidence based therapeutic interventions. Therapists will submit necessary documentation in a timely manner, meet productivity targets, follow up on treatment recommendations, make appropriate referrals when necessary, and participate in training to strengthen effective delivery of services to clients. Therapists will also work collaboratively with other professionals including FAIR staff and HCJFS staff. Schedule flexibility may be needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in related mental health field with independent licensure in social work. Experience providing supervision. Relevant knowledge of motivational interviewing, mental health and substance abuse. Knowledge of Hamilton County Job and Family Services Children’s Services Division process, and ability to work with culturally diverse families.
Preferred Qualifications: At least five years of direct practice experience, experience working within the child welfare system.
Send resume and cover letter, attention to: Lisa Steffen, Human Resources Director, 311 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45229, email Lisa.Steffen@centralclinic.org, or fax 513-558-3880.
Behavioral Health Consultant – FAIR
Duties: A full time, salaried position, the role of the Behavioral Health Consultant is to promote best practices in meeting the needs of children and families served in child protective services through delivery of services that are strength-based, and family centered. The Behavioral Health Consultant will provide on-site consultation according to the Caplan(ian) Model to HCJFS staff on individual cases and programs, with expertise in trauma, families, and behavioral health needs. Recognition, appreciation, and acclimation into the HCJFS system culture. Confer with FAIR and Child Protection Staff regarding reviews and evaluations of medical records, legal documents and requests for proposals. Liaison with HCJFS’ Multi-System’s Director as an administrative resource. Provide consultation and resources for staff experiencing secondary trauma. Advocate for necessary services on behalf of children and families.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or other mental health related field and Ohio eligibility for independent licensure. Child welfare experience or demonstrated knowledge of the child welfare system. Experience in working with persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Must have an expertise in trauma and family centered approaches.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or other mental health related field, and Ohio Independent Licensure with supervision designation. Child welfare experience or demonstrated knowledge of the child welfare system. Behavioral Health expertise in working with persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders with licensure. Must have an expertise in trauma and family centered approaches. Experience as a consultant and familiarity with the Caplan(ian) Model and Systems theory.
Send resume and cover letter, attention to: Lisa Steffen, Human Resources Director, 311 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45229, email Lisa.Steffen@centralclinic.org, or fax 513-558-3880.
