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Facility:Child Health PavilionDepartment:Mental Health Resources ConnectionSchedule:Full timeHours:40Job Details:The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) seeks to provide prevention for youth and families by making connections for help early and timely so that issues do not reach crisis levels or become repeating crises. It will also aide in alleviating the long terms effects of traumatic events. The BHS will conduct a behavioral health and social needs screening on all families and will provide resource options. BHS will follow up with families and communicate outcomes with referral source. They will work with families to identify barriers to obtaining behavioral and mental health treatment and social needs resources such as access to food, transportation, and clothing, and problem solve to come up with alternate options when barriers are present. Collaborates with the crisis center staff on children in crisis. Links the family to appropriate resources based on identified needs and follows up with families to assure access to resources. Must have excellent communication skills to engage families, as well as our internal and community providers, and provide regular updates to school representatives. Must be extremely well organized in order to manage high referral volumes and follow ups. Must be able to effectively problem solve to address complex case needs.

Department Specific Job Details:

+ full time, 40 hours

+ day shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

+ Monday - Friday, no weekends or holidays

+ LSW required

+ serving the Youth and Family Resource Connection at the Connor Child Health Pavilion

Education Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)

Certification/License Requirements:

LSW Ohio - Ohio Licensed Social Worker - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!

Our values:

+ We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.

+ We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.

+ We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.

+ We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.

+ We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.

+ We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.