Qualified Mental Health Specialist - IHBT

Job Title: QMHS - IHBT

Location: Cincinnati Job Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Family Therapy Team Lead Direct Reports: none

About Us:

God Restoring Order (GRO) Community is a mental healthcare provider that specializes in trauma recovery services for males of color ages 5 and up. GRO services are grounded in an understanding of the neurological, biological and psychological effects of trauma. GRO services include mental health and wellness, stress management, and community outreach.

Position Summary:

The Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) serves a critical case management and community-facing role within the Intensive Home-Based Therapy (IHBT) model. Working in close partnership with a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), the QMHS supports treatment implementation by ensuring assessments, service coordination, and community-based insights inform clinical decision-making.

The Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) helps bridge therapy and real-world systems—supporting documentation, follow-through, and practical application of the LSW’s clinical direction while offering valuable perspective from the home, school, and community.

Key Responsibilities:

Case Management & Care Coordination

• Support completion, follow-up, and timely updates of required assessments, including Ohio CANS, under the clinical guidance of the LSW.
• Assist families with navigating systems such as schools, probation, healthcare, and community resources.
• Track service needs, referrals, and follow-through to reduce barriers to engagement and care.
• Support families in accessing concrete resources (e.g., transportation, basic needs, community programs) aligned with treatment goals.
• Maintain organized case management records and communicate updates to the LSW and supervisor.

Clinical Support & Shadowing

• Work alongside the LSW to observe, reinforce, and operationalize clinical insights gained through therapy sessions.
• Support implementation of treatment goals through real-time coaching, modeling, and follow-up between sessions.
• Provide the LSW with observational feedback from home, school, and community interactions that may inform treatment planning.
• Reinforce therapeutic strategies and language introduced by the LSW, without independently delivering clinical therapy.

Community-Based Insight & Engagement

• Serve as a consistent point of contact for families in community settings, strengthening engagement and continuity.
• Offer insight into community dynamics, cultural context, environmental stressors, and strengths that impact family functioning.
• Support coordination with schools, community partners, and natural supports as directed by the LSW.
• Support in planning and execution of family department’s community events
• Assist with school meetings, probation check-ins, and community interventions to support treatment goals.

Risk Monitoring & Support

• Monitor safety, risk factors, and engagement challenges in day-to-day settings.
• Support implementation of safety plans and escalation protocols as directed by the LSW.
• Communicate concerns promptly to the LSW and supervisor in accordance with agency policy.
• Participate in crisis support activities when required, within QMHS scope.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely, accurate, and Medicaid-compliant documentation related to case management and support services.
• Ensure documentation aligns with treatment goals, Ohio CANS indicators, and IHBT requirements.
• Support maintenance of complete and audit-ready case files.
• Adhere to confidentiality, ethical standards, and IHBT program guidelines.
• Professional Development & Team Participation
• Participate in weekly team meetings, supervision, and case consultations.
• Engage in required training related to IHBT, Ohio CANS, documentation, and community-based practice.
• Maintain professionalism, cultural humility, and trauma-informed engagement at all times.

Competencies:

• Passion to make a difference
• Demonstrate working knowledge of community resources and how to help individuals served access them.
• Strong communication skills including interpersonal

Work Setting:

• Field-based and site-based locations throughout Cincinnati
• Flexible scheduling; ability to build your own caseload
• Invoicing-based pay structure/Fee-for-Service

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field (required). Masters preferred.
• QMHS eligibility is determined as outlined per OH and Medicaid guidelines.
• Experience in case management, community-based services, or youth/family support (preferred).
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Comfort working independently in community settings while collaborating closely with a clinical lead.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within the service area.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment committed to social impact.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience to [email protected].