Psychiatric Behavioral Health Associate

New Vista KY; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

New Vista KY in Danville, KY seeks a Behavioral Health Associate to provide direct clinical services for psychiatric clients and coordinate care across team members. A strong emphasis is placed on person-centered, evidence-based approaches and collaboration with family and community resources.

The role requires a BA/BS in a human service field and active pursuit of a graduate degree or credential in psychology, social work, or related behavioral health field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in a human service field
• Graduate degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field pursuing credential/license
• Must be designated as a behavioral health associate by the department
• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Provide intake, screening and referrals to other service lines
• Conduct assessments and collateral treatment for serious mental illness, substance use, and co‑occurring disorders
• Coordinate post-hospitalization follow-up care
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions for mental and behavioral health conditions
• Document clinical work and maintain electronic health records per policy
• Collaborate with care team members and community partners for transitions
• Develop targeted plans of care with goals and objectives
• Manage client safety and crisis intervention when needed
• Monitor service levels and adjust intensity as required

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Client intake

Care coordination

PCOMS usage

Crisis intervention

Education

BA/BS in human services

Graduate degree in psychology or social work

Credential/license pursuit in behavioral health

Behavioral health associate designation

Job description

If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team!

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in a human service field
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program for a master's degree or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social work; or in a behavioral science field that leads to a credential or license; or currently working toward a specialized credential or license in the field of mental health or substance use disorder
• Must be designated as a behavioral health associate by the department
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience working with individuals and families who experience various behavioral health conditions

Essential Functions

• Focus on whole-person care model for psychiatric clients
• Provide direct services for intake, screening, and referrals to other service lines
• Participate in the client's ongoing assessments, diagnosis, and collateral treatment: serious mental illness, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders
• Coordinate post-hospitalization follow up care
• Deliver evidenced-based interventions that provide effective treatment of mental and behavioral conditions in individuals and families
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessment, risk assessment, and psychosocial history when indicated
• Work with each client and family (if appropriate) to develop a targeted, individualized plan of care outlining specific goals and objectives
• Monitor the need for continuation of services and/or change in level of intensity of services
• Utilize PCOMS (Partners for Change Outcome Management System) in assessments and clinical treatment episodes
• Collaborate with other care team members as needed to identify an appropriate transition plan, coordinate appropriate follow up services, and assist client in connecting to community resources upon transition or discharge
• Establish Safety and Aftercare/Transition plans when appropriate
• Document all clinical work and maintain the client's electronic health record according to New Vista policies and procedures
• Manage situations involving client risk and provide clinical crisis services to de-escalate crisis situations and promote stability
• Manage a caseload of diverse populations with a variety of clinical needs
• Participate in regular meetings with care teams and collaborate across departments
• Provide referrals regarding psychiatric evaluations and medication management as well as other adjunct services such as Crisis Intervention/Stabilization, hospitalization or residential services
• Communicate and collaborate with community partners in receiving, processing, and initiating referrals for services to be provided

While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.

New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company's policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.