Therapeutic Behavior Specialist / Case Manager
Charak Center for Health and Wellness
Locations: Elyria, Garfield Heights, Medina, Mentor & Stow, Ohio
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, primarily 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Employment Status: Non-Exempt; Eligible for Overtime
Make a Difference. Build a Career. Bring Hope and Healing.
Are you seeking a meaningful and rewarding career with opportunities for professional growth? Charak Center for Health and Wellness is seeking dedicated and compassionate Therapeutic Behavior Specialists/Case Managers to join our mental health and substance use recovery team.
We provide comprehensive, collaborative, and high-quality mental health and substance use recovery services delivered with compassion and a trauma-informed approach. Our mission is to enhance understanding and improve treatment outcomes through direct care, psychoeducation, and research. Above all, we are committed to bringing hope and healing to those we serve.
Charak Center is a well-established, state-certified and Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health agency with multiple locations throughout Northeast Ohio. Due to continued growth, we are currently hiring Therapeutic Behavior Specialists/Case Managers at our Elyria, Garfield Heights, Medina, Mentor, and Stow locations.
Position Overview
The Therapeutic Behavior Specialist/Case Manager provides direct behavioral health services, therapeutic behavioral supports, and case management services to individuals receiving mental health and/or substance use recovery treatment.
This position works collaboratively with clients, families, providers, and community resources to help clients achieve goals identified in their Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), develop independent living skills, improve social functioning, access needed resources, and strengthen recovery.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) by assisting clients in identifying personal goals and the skills, supports, and resources needed to achieve those goals.
- Provide therapeutic behavioral support and case management services, including linking, coordinating, and managing services related to established ISP goals.
- Utilize evidence-based interventions and behavioral health techniques appropriate to the client's needs.
- Identify appropriate strategies, interventions, and treatment options in collaboration with the treatment team.
- Establish, organize, and facilitate skill-development groups.
- Assist clients in restoring and strengthening social skills, independent living skills, and daily functioning.
- Facilitate clients' access to and utilization of community resources, including accompanying and/or transporting clients when necessary and authorized.
- Provide crisis intervention services when authorized, appropriate, and necessary.
- Provide direct services at a rate that meets or exceeds the agency's established productivity standards.
- Participate in clinical case meetings, staff development, and other activities necessary to support quality client care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical and administrative documentation in accordance with agency requirements.
- Monitor and support medication compliance as appropriate to the position and treatment plan.
- Assist clients with understanding, accessing, and utilizing health insurance benefits, including publicly funded services.
- Maintain professional conduct, appearance, and communication with clients, coworkers, and community partners.
- Check and respond to agency email on a daily basis.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with agency quality assurance procedures and established performance standards.
- Promote safety, quality care, client rights, and positive treatment outcomes throughout the department and agency.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of client care and agency operations.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- College education preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience working in mental health and/or substance use recovery services.
- Experience providing case management, behavioral health, community-based, or direct client services preferred.
Licensure & Credentials
- Valid Ohio driver's license required.
- Must maintain current credentials consistent with applicable requirements under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5122-29 and agency credentialing standards.
- Professional behavioral health licensure is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree and LSW credential preferred.
Core Competencies
All agency employees are expected to demonstrate competency in:
- Confidentiality
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Universal Precautions
- Client Rights
Additional competency standards may be required based on the employee's position and the agency's annual plan.
Work Schedule & Overtime
This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime pay. Overtime must be approved by the employee's supervisor before overtime hours are worked.
Normal site hours for appointments are generally 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with meetings and other activities scheduled as needed. From time to time, work requirements may necessitate an employee working beyond the normal workweek.
OSHA / Exposure Category
This position may involve tasks that include potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series at the Practice's expense, consistent with applicable requirements and agency policy.
Why Join Charak Center?
At Charak Center for Health and Wellness, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.
- Work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
- Provide services using compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approaches.
- Support individuals in achieving meaningful recovery and greater independence.
- Grow your professional skills and experience in a diverse behavioral health environment.
- Become part of an established organization committed to hope, healing, and improved treatment outcomes.
Join Charak Center and help us bring hope and healing to the communities we serve.
Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time
Locations: Elyria, Garfield Heights, Medina, Mentor, and Stow, Ohio
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Case management: 3 years (Required)
- Community mental health: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- LSW (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Garfield Heights, OH 44125: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
