THERAPIST

CommuniCare, INC; Hardinsburg (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicare consumers in Hardinsburg, KY, require a qualified behavioral health counselor to provide direct counseling and consultation services on site. The role focuses on applying established clinical techniques to support clients with behavioral health needs and coordinate care with other professionals.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and be licensed/credentialed; experience with severely mentally ill clients is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in clinical or counseling psychology, Master’s Degree in social work, or other Master Degree in behavioral health field licensed and credentialed by 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 as needed.
• Exercises sound clinical and ethical judgment in treatment decisions and responsibility.
• Develops therapeutic, supportive relationships with severely mentally ill client population.
• Follows all applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in diagnostic and treatment planning meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral health counseling

Communication skills

Computer basics

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology or social work or related behavioral health field

Job description

• Location 207 Fairgrounds Road,Hardinsburg, KY, 40143,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.