Hot Line Clinician – MHAP
This is an exciting year for MHAP! Now in our 26th year, MHAP has been the “front door” for Hamilton County residents for entry into the mental health system. This year our work is expanding as we will be integrating primary substance use services. The new “MHAP” will be called “Central Connection” and launches on July 1st, 2023.
Duties: Mental Health Access Point (MHAP), a Division of Central Clinic Behavioral Health, is hiring for PRN clinicians to support MHAP’s 24/7 hotline in an office setting. Provide after-hours support, assist persons in accessing mental health or substance use services, screen and manage crisis calls for Hamilton County residents. Review clinical information to determine appropriateness for authorizing services for admission to Crisis Stabilization for youth, provide afterhours support for UC Mobile Crisis, complete data entry as needed.
Qualifications: Relevant experience in assessing the symptoms and needs of persons with severe and persistent mental illness; possess knowledge of community mental health services, and a working knowledge of chemical dependency issues is helpful. Candidates will have the ability to work autonomously and will demonstrate stellar reliability. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical judgment and crisis de-escalation skills, interact sensitively and professionally with all callers, and must be able to work with a diverse population and demonstrate cultural competency. Hospital or case management experience is helpful. Licensure preferred.
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 Coordinator – MHAP
This is an exciting year for MHAP! Now in our 26th year, MHAP has been the “front door” for Hamilton County residents for entry into the mental health system. This year our work is expanding as we will be integrating primary substance use services. The new “MHAP” will be called “Central Connection” and launches on July 1st, 2023.
This position is new, and a part of our expansion.
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.
Care Manager – FAIR
Duties: Care management: provide case coordination and case problem solving with clients; Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that referral is completed in a timely and seamless manner; Monitor client needs and progress in treatment and continually reassess client to determine appropriate level of care and services received; Facilitate communication between child welfare system and service providers; Attend treatment team meetings and court when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, or mental health related field; Experience in working with persons with mental health and substance use needs; Experience in working with children, adolescents and families in a mental health and/or substance abuse setting; Prior child welfare experience or demonstrated knowledge of the child welfare system.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, or mental health related field; Dependent licensure (LSW or LPC, LMFT). Experience in working with persons with mental health and substance use issues; Experience in working with children, adolescents, and families in a behavioral health setting; Prior child welfare experience or demonstrated knowledge of 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 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.