Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist

The Bair Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist, you play a key role in supporting individuals and families navigating mental health challenges. You will provide direct, community-based services that help clients build stability, develop coping skills, and improve overall well-being.

Through consistent support, relationship-building, and therapeutic guidance, you ll meet clients where they are helping them make meaningful progress in their daily lives while working toward long-term stability.

Location: Columbus, OH

Founded in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania in 1967, The Bair Foundation is a Christian non-profit ministry serving children and families. We have provided quality care and services to children, youth, and families through a myriad of effective community-based services. Today, The Bair Foundation provides services in 9 states, including Kentucky, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

Our programs are child-centered, family-focused, strength-based, and culturally competent, making a significant and positive impact on the children and families we serve. We strive to touch lives and create a better future.

• Show Up When It Matters Most Be a steady source of support for individuals and families during difficult seasons.
• Turn Small Wins into Real Progress Help clients build confidence, coping skills, and momentum in everyday life.
• Bring Calm, Stability, and Hope Support clients in creating healthier routines, stronger choices, and greater emotional stability.
• Strengthen Families and Support Systems Equip caregivers and loved ones to better support lasting growth and change.
• Help People Move Forward Connect clients to the tools, resources, and support they need to build a better future.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma with relevant experience OR Bachelor s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience working with individuals or families experiencing mental health or behavioral challenges
• Skills:
  
  Strong communication, relationship-building, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Candidates must possess a valid driver s license, current auto insurance, and vehicle registration.

• Experience in community-based mental health or behavioral health services
• Familiarity with treatment planning (ISP/ITP/CCP) and service coordination
• Ability to engage clients in home and community environments
• Comfort working independently while collaborating with a treatment team

• Generous Holiday and PTO benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Professional Development Assistance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth options with employer match
• Training and Educational Assistance
• Ability to earn a productivity bonus
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

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