Behavioral Health Manager in Cincinnati, Ohio at K.E.L.L.Y. Youth Services, Inc.

Company Overview

K.E.L.L.Y. Youth Services, Inc. also known as KYS is an Ohio 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation licensed to operate group home and independent living arrangements in Hamilton County, Ohio. KYS facilities range from 4-12 beds. We specialize in 24-hour private non-custodial group homes and independent living programs that foster and empower living and learning for youth aged 9 to 21 years old. Our residential setting programs develop individuals from substitute care to independently living responsible adults.

Quality Policy Statement

K. E. L. L. Y. Youth Services Inc. continuously strives to provide trauma informed care while aiming to provide outstanding quality services for our clients and their families. In our endeavor to achieve this objective, the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and staff will:

1. Foster a safe environment for clients, families, staff administered with shared vision, goals and decision making.
2. Maintain public trust through honest, truthful, ethical transactions and partnerships promoting a culture of recovery.
3. Maintain support of enhanced organizational culture of growth, stability, emotional intelligence and open communication.
4. Develop and nurture staff by continuous education and training in understanding how to realize, recognize and respond to traumatic experiences.
5. Pledge to an unwavering commitment to the health, safety, and rights of clients that support a culture of non-violence.
6. Provide individualized care tracking and maintaining treatment planning at each stage of the client’s experience, including after care.
7. Strengthen service delivery by utilizing an effective Performance, Quality and Improvement system as defined by Council on Accreditation (COA) & Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as best practice.
8. Establish comprehensive, systematic, and effective risk prevention and management practices to reduce risk, loss, and liability exposure.

Overview:

The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the clinical operations of our group home agency. This role involves ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and services to our clients, supervising clinical staff, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Position Overview

The Behavioral Health Manager (LISW-S or equivalent) provides clinical leadership for K.E.L.L.Y. Youth Services’ behavioral health program serving youth in residential settings. This role supervises QBHS and other clinical staff, supports high-quality trauma-informed service delivery, and ensures timely, accurate clinical documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Supervision & Staff Oversight

• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to Qualified Behavioral Health Specialists (QBHS) in accordance with agency standards and best practices.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions and performance evaluations.
• Support staff development and promote clinical excellence.

Trauma-Informed Care Implementation

• Ensure adherence to evidence-based, trauma-informed clinical practices (TF-CBT preferred when clinically indicated).
• Oversee trauma-informed training for clinical and direct care staff.
• Promote trauma-sensitive practices across all levels of care.

Behavioral Health Service Delivery

• Oversee diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, therapy services, and crisis intervention.
• Ensure services are developmentally appropriate and individualized.
• Monitor service quality, consistency, and effectiveness.

Clinical Documentation & Quality

• Ensure clinical documentation supports treatment planning, service delivery, continuity of care, and appropriate clinical decision-making.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation in the agency’s EHR (SimplePractice), including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and clinical summaries as applicable.
• Conduct or support routine clinical record reviews and documentation coaching to promote consistency and quality across the clinical department.

Family & Community Engagement

• Support family-centered care through involvement in treatment planning and discharge.
• Collaborate with providers, case workers, and community partners.

Program Development & Leadership

• Partner with leadership to enhance clinical programming.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous quality improvement.

Availability & Responsiveness

• Provide consultation during clinical emergencies.
• Support sound clinical judgment and professional decision-making in complex situations.

Position Qualifications

• Active LISW-S license (or equivalent) in Ohio.
• Trauma-Informed Care certification required; TF-CBT preferred (KYS will sponsor training).
• 5+ years of behavioral health/clinical leadership experience.
• Knowledge of clinical documentation standards and EHR workflows (SimplePractice preferred).
• Strong leadership, training, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to work independently with confidence and initiative.

Requirements

• 21+ with a valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of required criminal background checks (BCI/FBI).
• Successful completion of required child welfare and sex offender database searches (including SACWIS/Alleged Perpetrator Search and DOJ sex offender search).

JOB SNAPSHOT

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Individual Contributor

Education: Master’s Degree or Advanced Certification

Experience: 5 or more years

Manages Others: Yes

Industry: Nonprofit – Group Living Services – Youth Independent Living Services