Somali Outreach Mental Health Specialist

The Buckeye Ranch

. Provide outreach to the Somali community about mental health and current community issues .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40,664 - $54,745 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mental health support and community outreach, with a focus on cultural diversity and acculturation. Proficient in linking clients to resources and providing educational support to families and youth groups.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mental Health SupportCultural Diversity FacilitationResource LinkageFluency in Somali and EnglishQMHS Certification

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Hard Skills

Mental Health AssessmentClient CoordinationCultural Adjustment SupportDiagnostic AssessmentWorkshop Coordination

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsEmpathyOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

QMHS CertificationLicensed Social WorkerLicensed Professional Counselor

Industry Keywords

Community OutreachAcculturationYouth GroupsRefugee SupportBehavioral Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide outreach to the Somali community about mental health and current community issues
Facilitate educational forums and groups addressing acculturation and cultural diversity
Link individuals and families to appropriate services and community resources
Provide support and education to partner schools, including youth groups, lunch bunch groups, peer groups, academic assistance, and classroom assistance
Conduct youth groups and individual sessions with identified clients
Provide direct service, coordination, and resource linkage for Buckeye Ranch clients and families
Complete programming referrals and assist families with regular diagnostic assessments
Participate in treatment teams, departmental committees, large group supervision, and Ranch/external working groups
Maintain regular contact with individuals, families, and treatment providers
Schedule appointments around family availability; evening work is expected
Support refugee clients and families during resettlement and evaluate support systems
Help clients and families cope with cultural adjustment, assimilation, and mental health needs
Organize recreational activities for summer and school breaks
Intervene as clients and families navigate agencies and systems
Serve as primary communication point for families and internal/external clients
Coordinate workshops, presentations, and recurring prevention activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field
Active driver’s license and proof of car insurance
Fluent in Somali and/or Arabic, as well as English
Preferably two years of previous experience as a Mental Health Specialist, Behavior Aide, Counselor, Therapist, or Social Worker
QMHS required
Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or license eligibility preferred
Satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, references, FBI/BCI background check, ARCS registries check, and SACWIS database checks
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year)
Daily Pay Partners – Don’t wait for payday, get paid daily!
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term Disability
401K + Employer Contribution
Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Program