Intensive Treatment Services Specialist

The Opportunity: We are seeking to hire an ITS Specialist II to join our Intensive Treatment Services (ITS) Team. This individual will provide individual and group clinical interventions for persons experiencing severe and persistent mental illnesses. The ITS Specialist II will also provide assessment as appropriate.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform need assessments and program development, designing and facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Provide treatment services, within your credentials and competency, to all participants on caseloads as assigned, under the supervision of the Intensive Treatment Services Supervisor.
• Perform crisis resolution using the least restrictive intervention.
• Develop individual’s service plan with documentation on progress towards goals/objectives in accordance with established agency procedures.
• Serve as a liaison for the ITS Unit and/or other related programs by:
• Attend scheduled staff, supervisory, and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Communicate treatment needs and progress to all appropriate professionals involved with care.
• Responsible for being knowledgeable about agency policies and procedures and maintains behavior consistent with these established policies and procedures.
• Perform consultation and education/training of appropriate residential, and/or other designated agency staff.
• This position is full-time (40 hours a week) working normal business hours.

About Us: For 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real-life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area.

What We’re Looking For:

• Possession of a Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Recreational or Occupational Therapy or other related Human Services degree required.
• A minimum of 1 year experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness required.
• A deeply held belief in CSS’s recovery-centered mission.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with individuals whose behavior and belief systems are incongruent with that of society and/or your personal beliefs.
• Perseverance in goals with individuals who may not improve or may only improve slowly.

What We Offer:

• Pay for this position starts at $19.00-27.00/hour, based on experience, education, and licensure
• Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environment
• A supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources
• Engaging, autonomous atmosphere
• Professional Development Assistance and Education Assistance Program
• Program-Site Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
• 10 paid holidays and 15 days of PTO annually
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability

Company's website: www.cssbh.org

Company's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/103601489691547/

Community Support Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer: EEO/M/F/Vet/Disability, with an active interest in Diversity and Inclusion.