Mental Health Access Specialist

NorthKey Community Care; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12% annual bonus

Family and team-oriented work env

PTO 16 days first year

10 paid holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

HSA with employer match

401(k) with employer match

In-service training

Professional liability coverage

Clinical supervision provided

Job summary

NorthKey Community Care in Covington, KY is seeking a full-time Mental Health Access Specialist to provide intake, screening, and level of care assessments. The role coordinates with referrals, collaborates with a treatment team, and delivers evidence-based services tailored to client needs.

Bachelor's in behavioral health is required, with current enrollment or planned Masters in Counseling, Social Work, or MFT. Flexibility for classes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a behavioral health field of study from an accredited institution.
• Currently enrolled OR planned enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Experience in behavioral health is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services for intake, screening, level of care assessment, and coordination with referrals to appropriate services for behavioral health clients.
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments, risk assessments, and psychosocial histories of incoming clients.
• Collaborate with the treatment team, including therapists/counselors, case managers, and prescribers, and participate in clients' ongoing assessment, diagnosis, and collateral treatment.
• Provide clinically appropriate treatment and utilize the most appropriate evidence-based practice(s) based on clients' needs.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation within the electronic health record.
• Fully participate in staff development opportunities offered to enhance professional growth.
• Participate in supervision and case consultation conferences as necessary.

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Job description

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a full-timeMental Health Access Specialist.This position REQUIRESa bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field of study AND current enrollment or future planned enrollment in a Master's degree program in Counseling and Social Work, and seeking to become a therapist. The hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm at our Covington, KY location at 513 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011 (with flexibility for college classes).

• Up to 12% annual bonus
• Family and team-oriented work environment
• Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (16 daysthe first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Individual and family health insurance, individual life insurance policy, and other insurance plans offered
• HSA with Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan
• 401(k) with employer match
• In-service training
• Professional liability coverage for clinical staff
• Clinical supervision provided by the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a behavioral health field of study from an accredited institution.
• Currently enrolled OR planned enrollment in the near future in a Master's degree program in Counseling, Social Work, orMarriage and Family Therapy.
• Experience in behavioral health is a plus but not required.

Job Duties

• Provide clinical services for intake, screening, level of care assessment, and coordination with referrals to appropriate services for behavioral health clients.
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments, risk assessments, and psychosocial histories of incoming clients.
• Collaborate with the treatment team, including therapists/counselors, case managers, and prescribers, and participate in clients' ongoing assessment, diagnosis, and collateral treatment.
• Provide clinically appropriate treatment and utilize the most appropriate evidence-based practice(s) based on clients' needs.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation within the electronic health record.
• Fully participate in staff development opportunities offered to enhance professional growth.
• Participate in supervision and case consultation conferences as necessary.

NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided quality, evidence-based mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Join our team to help us fulfill our mission of Transforming Lives and Communities Through Excellence in Mental Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disabilities Services!