Therapeutic Support Specialist - Hamilton at Best Point Education & Behavioral Health

Hamilton, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

22.65

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Microsoft Office, Team Collaboration, Treatment Planning, Documentation, Therapeutic Techniques, Client Safety, Behavior Management, Communication, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Program Effectiveness, Training, Physical Restraint Techniques, Administrative Support

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Description

Job Title: Therapeutic Support Specialist Job Type: Full-Time, Monday - Friday Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related mental health field from an accredited institution. * Prior leadership or experience in child-serving mental health systems. * TFM Certified Practitioner strongly preferred; willingness to obtain required. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic Windows applications. Job Summary: The Therapeutic Support Specialist plays a critical support role in the day-to-day operations of a therapeutic program serving youth. This position is responsible for the supervision and care of clients, providing direct service coverage during staff absences, and offering crisis intervention as needed. The role supports Mental Health Group Specialists and assists supervisors and managers in implementing evidence-based models, maintaining daily structure, and meeting regulatory requirements. The Therapeutic Support Specialist also contributes to treatment planning, team collaboration, and administrative functions to ensure effective program delivery and a safe, therapeutic environment. This role requires travel to partner schools throughout the surrounding counties, mileage is reimbursed. Key Responsibilities: Direct Client Service * Provide coverage for absent Therapeutic Group Leaders, facilitating therapeutic groups, implementing treatment plans, and utilizing appropriate teaching procedures. * Deliver crisis intervention and back-up support to ensure client safety and program continuity. Internal and External Collaboration * Participate in team meetings to review client progress and contribute to treatment planning. * Collaborate daily with team members to ensure individualized and humane treatment. * Assist supervisor with caregiver/guardian communication, documenting and sharing relevant feedback. Administrative Support * Coordinate distribution of supplies, snacks, and incentives for clients. * Support staff with necessary documentation and orientation of new youth as assigned. * Ensure TGLs have access to the materials and tools required for daily operations. * Quality Assurance and Program Effectiveness * Engage in client debriefs and support adjustments to treatment plans as needed. * Receive and apply feedback to grow professionally and maintain TFM (Teaching-Family Model) certification. * Execute crisis interventions, including de-escalation, life space interviews, and physical interventions as trained. * Complete and maintain certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), CPR, and First Aid. * Fulfill all mandatory training requirements. Fiscal Responsibility * Report client attendance concerns to the supervisor. * Utilize program resources efficiently and responsibly. Other Duties * Perform additional duties as assigned to support program and organizational needs. Compensation & Benefits: * $19.95 to $22.65 an hour depending on experience * Full benefits package includes: * Health, dental, and vision insurance * Retirement plan * Tuition assistance * Public Loan Forgiveness eligibility * Paid time off and holidays Work Environment: Exposed to a combination of office, school and mental health treatment environments. Exposed to children with behavior problems. May be exposed to shouting and clients who may be verbally and physically aggressive. May be exposed to blood or vomit and bodily fluids. Physical demands: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be capable of sustained exertion and be able to participate in the physical restraint techniques and exercises required to ensure safety of clients at all times. Our Culture: Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s most prolific non-profit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services and autism services for vulnerable, at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers. Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is proud to embrace our ideals of an equal opportunity workplace by actions as well as our words. We lead our community with respect and tolerance, internally and externally, and we expect our employees to embrace this ideal and express it in their day-to-day interactions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

Responsibilities

The Therapeutic Support Specialist is responsible for supervising and caring for clients, providing direct service coverage, and offering crisis intervention as needed. This role also supports treatment planning and team collaboration to ensure effective program delivery.