Job Description
Behavioral Health Engagement Specialist LSW- Nursing Home
Job Summary:
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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