Community Based Behavior Health Specialist

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Location:  Hamilton County

This position requires meeting clients in their homes, community, schools, etc. In addition, transporting clients in their own vehicle to/from appointments, school, community events, etc.

Community Psychiatric Support Treatment (CPST) and Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) provide services to children and adolescents with mental illness within all settings that meet the needs of the individual.  These services may involve collateral contacts. CPST and TBS services provides an array of services delivered by community based providers. Services address the individualized mental health needs of the client which vary in hours, type, and intensity of services. CPST/TBS services are designed to provide specific, measurable, and individualized services to each client served. Activities of the service will consist of one or more of the following:

• Ongoing assessment of needs

• Assistance in achieving personal independence in managing basic needs as identified by the individual and/or parent or guardian

• Facilitation of further development of daily living skills, if identified by the individual and/or parent or guardian

• Assistance with accessing natural support systems in the community; and linkages to formal community service/systems

• Symptom monitoring

• Coordination and/or assistance in crisis management and stabilization as needed

• Advocacy and outreach

• Mental health interventions that address symptoms, behaviors, thought processes, etc., that assist an individual in eliminating barriers to seeking or maintaining education and employment

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient/Family Interaction and Education
Provides therapeutic intervention to assigned caseload of patients based upon an Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) developed with the families, at the frequency specified in the ITP, under the supervision of the Clinical Manager. Critical thinking skills are employed in implementing these therapeutic interventions, which are provided in the patients home, school and other natural environments in the community as appropriate. Transports patient and/or caregiver in personal automobile (after conducting a safety assessment) at times to provide individualized supportive services and to help ensure attendance at all appointments. Provides coaching and psychoeducation to families in a culturally competent manner, including safety plans as indicated. Consistently integrates age specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning. Recognizes the effects that trauma may have on the patient and family. Utilizes Situation Awareness concepts as appropriate. Embraces relationship-based care.

Interdisciplinary Teaming
Participate in regular team planning meetings as appropriate or needed. Assist the multidisciplinary team during patient care, and/or parent and staff training related to individual behavioral and education programs, data collection, and environmental modifications to promote patient success. Implement discipline specific interventions after discipline modeling and treatment integrity checks.

Behavioral Intervention/Clinical Activity
Function as a member of the outpatient behavioral intervention program to assess behavioral function and implement behavioral and educational protocols. Implement behavior assessment protocols as designed by psychology staff. Provide insight into antecedent events and consequences that may affect behavioral treatment. Implement individualized and/or group behavior and education intervention plans as prescribed. Utilize safe management and crisis intervention techniques as appropriate. Participate in problem-solving of behavioral-medical treatment options. Participate in team staffing of children.

Clinical Documentation
Documents accurately and timely the therapeutic interventions provided and response of patients/families/significant adults in the electronic medical record (Epic) per state requirements and established quality standards. Apply appropriate policies and procedures for work flow within Epic, including accurately implementing Epic Prelude, Epic Cadence and Epic Ambulatory.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred)

• Valid Ohio Driver's license with less that five (5) points

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.

• Competitive retirement plans

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs

• Referral bonus program for current staff!

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

• Physical and mental health wellness programs

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

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Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability