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GCBHS Outreach Coordinator (MH Case Worker) in Cincinnati, Ohio
Join our mission to help individuals with mental health disorders to lead healthy and productive lives. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) has immediate openings for an Outreach Coordinator to assist persons identified as chronically homeless, mentally ill and resistant to change with outreach and ongoing case management services. Why Work at GCBHS? As the region's most comprehensive community behavioral healthcare organization, GCB seeks to make life better and brighter for those challenged with severe mental illness and addiction. Specifically, GCB is a non-profit behavioral health agency with over 650 staff serving over 30,000 persons annually. GCBHS is a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment for adults, children, and families Top Workplace every year since 2010 Paid Time Off and Sick Time Flexible work schedules Public Student Loan Forgiveness Comprehensive health insurance 403(b) Retirement with Match Tuition Benefits ($1,250 per semester for BSW or $2,500 per semester or quarter for MSW or MA-Counseling) Internship and Practicum opportunities for MSW and MA-Counseling students Professional development opportunities and no cost to you CEU's Position Responsibilities for Outreach Coordinators Makes face-to-face contacts with individuals who are homeless throughout the Central business District (includes making contact with homeless persons on the streets, parks, soup kitchens, shelters, health care facilities, jails, places not meant for human habitation, etc.). Strives to develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with the client. Makes multiple contacts as needed and provides basic needs items to engage individuals who are homeless and mentally ill. Initiates, coordinates, and monitors evaluations necessary to identify each client's needs in areas to include living arrangements, financial issues, benefit status, legal status, physical/psychiatric health, activities of daily living, vocational/educational, social supports, leisure and recreation. Serves as a liaison with community and other GCB service staff. Identifies and connects individuals served to team's mental health services aimed at addressing mental health issues as well as other basic needs, including medical services, benefits, and housing. Acts as client's CCC Position Responsibilities for Outreach Coordinators High School diploma and a minimum of three years' experience in Behavioral Health, Mental Health or a Human Services related field Bachelor's or master's degree in a Human Services field is preferred Knowledge of Homeless resources and the Homeless system is preferred GCBHS has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky since 2010! Please visit our website to learn more about GCBHS. www.gcbhs.com #LifeChanging EEO Employer F/M/Disabled/Vets