Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs in Kentucky

Job Summary: Provides structured, goal-oriented, evidence-based therapy for children and families on identified caseloads. Provides comprehensive clinical assessments to include, comprehensive psychosocial and individualized treatment plan. Completes all documentation that supports the provision and progression of therapy services, to include compliance with documentation expectations for the purpose of financial billing.

Essential Functions:

• Provides behavioral health therapy services to clients on caseload in individual, family or group format.
• Provides clinical feedback and modeling to treatment team members through leading treatment and program meetings and in informal consultation.
• Prepares a detailed comprehensive diagnostic assessment of each child referred in a timely fashion.
• Is responsible for the development of a comprehensive Individual Treatment Plan, as well as subsequent revisions of the ITP, by leading a collaborative treatment team meeting focused on identifying client goals/objectives and assessing progress on goals.
• Identifies and helps coordinate community resources for children and families. If opportunity arises, will participate in professional or community child advocacy setting.
• Remains informed of current clinical research and treatment approaches and adjusts his/her practice accordingly.
• Leads treatment team meetings and case conferences/staffing’s, as appropriate, to facilitate treatment planning for identified clients.
• Maintains certification/licensing continuing education requirements and renewals in timely manner.
• Offers training to families on issues related to behavioral/emotional difficulties, therapy interventions, de-escalation, and other topics as identified.
• Maintains and completes service documentation such as diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, therapy notes, court reports, letters, etc., in accordance with program policies.
• Collaborates with external agents including CHFS, school officials, family members, physicians, health agencies, and other social service agencies.
• Provides clinical support to the program in the absence of the Director of Clinical Services.
• Participates in providing on-call emergency crisis support to clients/families on a rotating basis as assigned.
• Is responsible for obtaining twenty-four (24) clock hours of required staff development/training as set forth by St. Joseph Children’s Home Policy and Procedures, by COA, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Ten hours of which must be completed in adoption services. Must implement and use the tools acquired during education sessions.

Position Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
  • Appreciates differences between others in thought as well as style and shows respect for their ideas.
  • Demonstrates responsiveness to the racial, ethnic, and cultural needs of individuals while maintaining respect for those differences.
• EMPOWERMENT
  • AS APPROPRIATE TO ROLE: Recognizes and works to eliminate situations that may lead to re-traumatization; Understands and allows for mutual self-help to occur among trauma survivors by utilizing their lived experience to promote recovery and healing.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE (Essential Functions)
  • Has a clear understanding of the position.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the necessary common and technical knowledge areas required for the position.
• MODELING
  • AS APPROPRIATE TO ROLE: Uses appropriate voice, is aware of development levels of clients served, encourages independence and self-help, and reinforces positive behavior.
  • For those who provide direct care to clients, has the ability to anticipate problems, redirect behavior using positive practices, handle transitions well and develop goals for observation.
• PEER SUPPORT & COLLABORATION
  • Communicates and interacts well with others among teams, across departments, and/or with clients to ensure a respectful, and inclusive service/work environment.
  • Encourages and supports skill development of colleagues and/or direct reports, clients and/or families, and external stakeholders.
  • Builds/maintains trust and exhibits healthy boundaries with colleagues and/or direct reports, clients and/or families, and external stakeholders.
• PROFESSIONALISM
  • Is visible with a positive presence, ethical, and highly professional.
  • Expresses accountability for actions.
  • Shows respect towards others, serves as an appropriate role model during interactions and while performing job responsibilities, and is responsive to the needs of others.
• QUALITY OF WORK
  • Reliably completes work according to organization standards.
  • Exhibits strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
• SAFETY
  • Creates and maintains a safe, welcoming, physical and service environment.
• TIME MANAGEMENT
  • Is consistently at work, on time, and conforms to scheduled work hours.
  • Possesses the ability to effectively manage projects, timelines, and team goals without constant oversight.

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree from an accredited university in a human services field required.
• Must have basic knowledge of psychotherapy, human behavior, treatment modes, community resources and services.
• Must have working knowledge of diagnostic criteria and manuals and community’s mental health system.
• General knowledge of PC with a basic competency in Word, Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with children, youth and families preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must be certified/licensed as a behavioral health professional or a behavioral health professional under supervision.
• Must become certified in CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driver’s training.
• Valid and current driver’s license with insurable driving record required in order to assist in transporting clients when necessary.

Physical Factors (those checked apply):