Behavioral Health Specialist

LIFEHEALTH LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nonprofit corporation dedicated to improving lives. As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you'll offer support to seriously mentally ill adults at the Warren Service Center, facilitating independence through targeted mentorship and therapeutic activities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a genuine interest in mental health.

Benefits

Holidays (11)

Personal Day

Vacation

Sick Time

Health, Dental, Vision, and Wellness plans

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or human services.
• Six months of experience in clinical or mental health setting.
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to seriously mentally ill adults.
• Engage clients in therapeutic and mentoring activities.
• Implement psychiatric rehabilitation principles.

Skills

Interest in psychological disorders

Mentoring

Therapeutic techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s degree in Sociology

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

Why choose LifeSkills?https://www.lifeskills.com/jobs
Opportunity to work fora nonprofit corporationpassionate about the quality of care and providing a thoughtful approach for improving the lives of families in crisis since1966.

Title:Behavioral Health Specialist

Worksite: Warren Service Center

Hours Status: Full-Time

Pay Range:$15.87 Hourly

Brief Job Description:

Provide support services to seriously mentally ill adults allowing them to live with maximum independence in the community. Spend extended periods of time with clients participating in therapeutic and mentoring activities designed to enhance their functioning and development for clients with more intensive needs than the typical outpatient timeframes allow. Position involves psychiatric rehabilitation principles under the direction of a licensed mental health professional.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or Human Services
• Six months experience working in a clinical or mental health setting (may include internship hours).
• Genuine interest and experience in working with individuals with psychological disorders.
• Valid Driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.
• Flexible work schedule (to include evenings and weekends).
• Successful completion of the State approved Community Support Associate training within 6 months of hire.

BENEFITS, Full-time employees enjoy:

• Holidays (11),Personal Day,Vacation,Sick Time
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Wellness plans
• Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Products and more
• Pension Plan! Defined retirement benefit through the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Participation is automatic and effective immediate upon hire.

LifeSkills/Pennyroyal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Those interested and meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for positions on-line at https://lifehealthservices.applicantstack.com/x/openings?sort=1&sortdir=d