Licensed Behavioral Health & Community Engagement Specialist
4 days ago
Cincinnati
Job DescriptionSalary: Position Overview The Licensed Mental Health & Community Development Specialist is a dual-role position designed to provide high-quality therapeutic services while also strengthening community partnerships, marketing the organization, and supporting business development. This role combines clinical expertise in mental health with external-facing responsibilities such as outreach, client engagement, grant support, and marketing communications. The ideal candidate is both a compassionate clinician and a proactive relationship-builder, able to balance direct service with external engagement to advance the mission of Butterfly Support Services. Key Responsibilities Clinical Services • Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based treatment modalities (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, etc.)., • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and diagnose using DSM-5 criteria., • Develop, monitor, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and families., • Complete timely and accurate documentation, including session notes, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries., • Respond to client crises, complete risk assessments, and develop safety plans when needed., • Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, social workers, and other professionals to ensure holistic, coordinated care., • Provide psychoeducation to clients and families to support long-term wellness and service engagement., • Ensure compliance with ethical standards, CARF/state regulations, and Medicaid billing requirements., • Track and report client outcomes and progress to support quality improvement efforts., • Build and sustain strong partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, faith-based organizations, and community agencies., • Represent the organization at resource fairs, school events, community meetings, and conferences., • Develop and implement outreach strategies to recruit and retain clients., • Serve as the primary liaison for assigned partner agencies, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration., • Identify community needs and recommend new service opportunities or program enhancements., • Lead presentations, workshops, and training sessions for partners, parents, and community stakeholders., • Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote the organizations services and mission., • Create and manage content for newsletters, press releases, brochures, and social media platforms., • Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging, branding, and outreach campaigns., • Support the development of culturally competent marketing materials that are accessible to diverse communities., • Monitor marketing metrics and outreach engagement to evaluate campaign effectiveness., • Assist with researching, drafting, and submitting grant proposals, letters of intent, and funding requests., • Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and assist in compiling required data., • Support donor relations and fundraising campaigns by providing program data and success stories., • Develop culturally competent and accessible client resources (guides, brochures, presentations)., • Maintain an updated database of referral sources and community partners., • Collect and analyze outreach, referral, and engagement data for leadership reports., • Actively participate in staff meetings, clinical supervision, and professional development opportunities., • Provide input on program development, service gaps, and process improvements., • Support compliance efforts by adhering to agency, state, and federal documentation and reporting requirements., • Serve as an ambassador of the organization, upholding its mission, vision, and values in all interactions., • Assist with onboarding new staff or interns by sharing community resources, documentation practices, and agency culture., • Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field., • Active state licensure as LSW, LPC, LMFT, or higher, • Minimum 23 years of clinical experience in therapy, assessments, and treatment planning., • Strong knowledge of behavioral health systems, DSM-5 diagnoses, and evidence-based interventions., • Demonstrated experience with marketing, communications, or community outreach preferred., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and report writing., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and EHR systems., • Clinical Excellence & Compassion, • Strategic Relationship Building, • Marketing & Brand Awareness, • Communication & Presentation Skills, • Time Management & Adaptability, • Initiative & Problem Solving This role requires balancing direct clinical services with community-facing and marketing responsibilities. Some evenings and weekends will be required for events, outreach, and client needs.