Crossroads Health provides a continuum of quality life-changing behavioral health and specialized chemical dependency treatment services to children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. As a leader in the behavioral health field, we offer a vast array of programs and services that evaluate, educate, strengthen and support thousands of children, adults and their families each year.

Our Training & Consultation Department is hiring for the role of Prevention Specialist. The Prevention Specialist offers effective and evidence-based prevention services across Lake County through school systems and other community groups. This position is responsible for serving youth directly and engaging with adult allies. This provider will engage as a member of a collaborative Team, both within the organization and with community partners. With a Trauma Informed approach, this position will be a representative for the organization and how we offer integrated services for recovery and mental health.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: 

• Provide trauma informed Prevention presentations and programming across Lake County, including groups of youth from elementary through high school ages as well as school collaterals and other community groups, in person and virtually as needed.
• Provide consultation and collaboration with community partners.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of prevention field and approaches, knowledge of child and adolescent development, knowledge of mental/behavioral health in child and youth populations,

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work or related field
• Two plus (2+) years' experience working with youth
• One plus (1+) years' experience working in schools (preferred)
• Obtain minimum of Registered Applicant (RA) Credential within 60 days of hire and advance to
  OSPSA within two years or Licensed in the State of Ohio with LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, LCDCII or
  higher
• OCPSA, OCPS, OCPC (preferred)
• Must have an acceptable driving record (4 points of less), reliable transportation, and carry
  automobile insurance with minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 and property
  damage of $50,000

Our Organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniform service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Visit our website: www.crossroadshealth.org