Behavioral Health Engagement Specialist LSW- Nursing Home
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Behavioral Health Engagement Specialist LSW
- Nursing Home
Are you passionate about helping older adults find meaning, connection, and emotional wellness? Do you thrive in supportive environments where your compassion and clinical skills make a real difference? Attain Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Engagement Specialist LSW to lead engaging, person-centered Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) groups within our partner nursing homes. This unique role blends mental health support, therapeutic engagement, and relationship-building with residents who benefit greatly from structured emotional and behavioral health programming.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate meaningful TBS groups that support emotional health, coping skills, motivation, and quality of life for nursing home residents.
- Adapt group content to meet the cognitive and emotional needs of older adults, including those with medical complexities or mild cognitive impairment.
- Collaborate closely with facility staff and our on-site clinical team to ensure residents receive consistent, compassionate care.
- Complete documentation (group notes, progress updates, Medicaid paperwork) accurately and on time.
- Support resident engagement by encouraging participation, fostering connection, and creating a safe, respectful group environment.
- Participate in ongoing supervision and professional development as part of a supportive and collaborative behavioral health team.
Qualifications:
- Must hold one of the following: LSW, LISW, or LPC, LPCC
- Experience facilitating behavioral health or substance-use groups
- Experience working with older adults, long-term care, or medically complex populations strongly preferred
- Strong communication skills, empathy, and an ability to connect with residents patiently and respectfully
- Able to work independently in off-site facilities
- Reliable transportation required
- Must meet Ohio Medicaid and background check requirements
Preferred Skills & Attributes:
- Warm, compassionate approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of older adults
- Experience with EHR systems (training available)
- Trauma-Informed Care training or willingness to obtain within 90 days
- Comfortable in nursing home environments and able to walk/stand as needed
- Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable traveling between locations
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful difference:
Your groups may be the highlight of a resident's day. - Supportive team culture:
You'll receive ongoing supervision, clinical support, and opportunities to grow. - Mission-driven work:
We are committed to improving behavioral health access for aging adults, a deeply underserved population. - Predictable daytime hours:
Most groups occur during standard daytime schedules. - Opportunities for advancement within Attain Behavioral Health.
Additional Details:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling
- Sign-on bonus for immediate starts
- Referral bonuses
- CEU support
- Potential for growth into clinical leadership
If you're passionate about helping others and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults, apply to this exciting opportunity today!
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