THERAPIST

Kids for the Future; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicare, Inc. seeks a qualified behavioral health professional to provide direct counseling and consultation services to its consumers in Elizabethtown, KY.

The role requires a master’s degree in a behavioral health field and current licensure or credentialing. Responsibilities include coordinating care, participating in treatment planning, and building therapeutic relationships with severely mentally ill clients while adhering to regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, or other behavioral health field.
• Licensed and credentialed by the appropriate board.
• Experience with severely mentally ill clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make referrals to appropriate levels of care and additional services as needed.
• Consult with referral sources to coordinate and collaborate on treatment plans.
• Exercise sound clinical and ethical judgment in treatment decisions.
• Develop therapeutic, supportive relationships with severely mentally ill client population.
• Follow all applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in diagnostic and treatment planning meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

• Location 1311 North Dixie Highway,Elizabethtown, KY, 42701,United States
• Employee Type Non-Exempt- FT

DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides direct behavioral health care counseling and consultation services to Communicare consumers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in clinical or counseling psychology, Master’s Degree in social work, or other Master’s Degree in behavioral health field licensed and credentialed by appropriate board. Experience with severely mentally ill clients preferred.

SKILL SETS

Demonstrates superior oral and written communication skills. Possesses a basic knowledge of computers. Other demonstrated skills are problem analysis, resolution and superior customer service skills.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIORMENTAL DEMANDS

Visual acuity necessary for updating files and completing documents. Requires frequent stooping and kneeling. Hearing and talking necessary to answer phone and talk with employees, clients, members of their family, or other professionals. Works while walking, standing, and sitting. Manual dexterity is required to perform computer functions. Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, hazardous waste, and communicable diseases.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• 1. Make referrals to appropriate levels of care and additional services as needed.
• 2. Consult with referral sources to coordinate and collaborate on treatment plans as needed.
• 3. Exercises sound clinical and ethical judgment in treatment decisions and responsibility.
• 4. Develops therapeutic, supportive relationships with severely mentally ill client population.
• 5. Follows all applicable regulatory guidelines.
• 6. Participates in diagnostic and treatment planning meetings.
• 7. Other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Adheres to Communicare, Inc. policies and procedures.
• 2. Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.