<p>CENTER FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA (STARS)/PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (PSH) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST</p> <p>Job Summary The STARS/PSH Behavioral Health Therapist provides integrated clinical services to adults living with serious mental illness, with a focus on schizophrenia-spectrum disorders and individuals residing in permanent supportive housing. This role combines direct therapeutic care, case coordination, and recovery-oriented support to promote stability, wellness, and community integration. The Therapist works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, person-centered treatment across clinical and housing environments.</p> <p>Job Qualifications</p> <p>An LSW or LPC license in the state of Ohio is required. An LISW or LPCC license is preferred. Master's degree in Social Work or a social service discipline with a minimum of three years mental health and chemical dependency.</p> <p>Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities</p> <p>Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices tailored to individuals with schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses. Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the client, and care team. Deliver services with a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered framework that emphasizes client autonomy and community integration. Coordinate care across behavioral health, medical, and housing systems, acting as a liaison among providers, case managers, housing staff, and families when appropriate. Support housing stability to addressing behavioral health needs to impact tenancy including crisis intervention, symptom management, and medication adherence. Collaborate with housing staff and property management to ensure clients maintain housing and receive appropriate wraparound service Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with agency, funding, and licensing standards. Engage in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure continuity of care and shared decision-making. Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment, including suicide and violence risk, and coordinate higher levels of care as needed. Participate in training and professional development to maintain licensure and stay current on best practices in behavioral health and supportive housing. Meet productivity expectations.</p> <p>Other Job Duties & Responsibilities</p> <p>Other related duties as assigned.</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>The Centers provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We strive to be a service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where our team members thrive.</p> <p>Wellbeing and Benefits</p> <p>Providing quality benefits to our staff is important to us. Just as important is our staff's well-being. That's why we offer a number of choices to meet the different needs of our staff.</p> <p>Choice of medical and dental plans Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care Vision Support for continuing education and credential renewal Life Insurance Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution Mental Health Support Employee Assistance Program Calm Subscription Short and Longterm Disability</p>