Specialist, Gambling Prevention

Specialist, Gambling Prevention (Finance)

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values, putting people first
, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career.

As a full‑time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, Health Joy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more
• Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)
• Professional Development Support

Reporting to the Program Manager, Gambling Treatment & Prevention, the Specialist, Gambling Prevention will be successful by effectively supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of Signature Health's problem gambling prevention initiatives and grant‑funded programming. The Specialist, Gambling Prevention is community‑facing and focused on delivering high‑quality prevention education, strengthening community engagement and referral pathways, and integrating problem gambling into broader primary prevention efforts (alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and related behavioral health topics).

The Specialist, Gambling Prevention will follow agency policies and applicable standards (including CARF and Ohio Department of Behavioral Health Services), maintain strong stakeholder relationships, and support data collection and reporting that drives continuous improvement and program growth.

• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of problem gambling prevention initiatives and associated programming.
• Assist with day‑to‑day implementation of problem gambling prevention and treatment grants by completing assigned activities and deliverables on time.
• Help assess individual and community needs and risk factors related to problem gambling to inform prevention strategy and outreach priorities.
• Develop and deliver prevention‑based presentations in a professional manner for youth and/or adult audiences (in‑person and/or virtual).
• Provide prevention education that promotes health and wellness with a focus on problem gambling and other addictions (alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use).
• Coordinate with internal teams (including Marketing) to support prevention outreach through materials and communications (e.g., brochures, information packets, mailings, and speaking engagements).
• Conduct outreach to external partners and organizations to promote trainings, increase awareness, and strengthen community engagement.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with community stakeholders, referral sources, and partner organizations across the service area.
• Support compliance with grant requirements, regulatory standards, and agency policies and procedures (including CARF and Ohio Department of Behavioral Health Services) by following established processes and documentation expectations.
• Support environmental and community strategies designed to influence social norms and reduce risk related to problem gambling.
• Collect and maintain program data (e.g., attendance counts, surveys, referral tracking) and contribute to timely reporting and program improvement efforts.
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑service trainings, and agency‑wide activities as scheduled.
• Uphold professional ethics and confidentiality, including knowledge of client rights and grievance procedures.
• Maintain required certification/licensure status (as applicable) and meet ongoing professional development expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Experience in public speaking or training preferred.
• Certified Ohio Prevention Specialist credential (RA, OCPSA, OCPS, or OCPC) or Health Education Specialist (CHES) Certificate or Clinical License - LSW, LPC or LMFT with demonstrated competency in prevention services preferred.
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