Behav Health Therapist

Healthfirst Bluegrass•Lexington, KY

7d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Join our mission to provide accessible, whole-person care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. As a Behavioral Health Therapist, you will deliver compassionate, evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families, helping individuals overcome challenges, strengthen resilience, and improve their overall well-being. Through integrated care and a commitment to health equity, you will play a vital role in advancing healthier patients, stronger families, and thriving communities.

Requirements

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with current Kentucky license
Must maintain compliance with licensure board continuing education requirements
A minimum of 2 years of direct clinical experience
Computer skills - knowledge of word processing software
Excellent working knowledge of Behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for Mental Health and Behavioral Health conditions
Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of Mental Health and Behavioral Health conditions
Ability to communicate and work with an interdisciplinary team in a primary care center serving large numbers of low income and minority patients
General knowledge of the clinical effects and side effects of prescription and illicit drugs used by Mental Health and Behavioral Health patients
Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected chronic Mental Health and Behavioral Health conditions
Effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Intermediate computer literacy
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, other employees, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Current CPR certification is required and must be maintained throughout the duration of this position.

Nice To Haves

Integrated medical care model experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of Behavioral and Mental Health clients.
Develop effective treatment plans, that include specific goals to be met and timeline for meeting goals
Assist clients in achieving established self-management goals
Evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions or referrals if needed
Actively participate in meetings that support an integrated Medical/Mental Health care model to provide comprehensive care for clients
Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
Assist in the management of chronic disease by working with patients in self-management of chronic diseases
Refer patients for other treatment when objective progress in patient’s condition cannot be documented
Provide trainings for staff and/or families on Behavioral Health issues as needed
Must comply with HIPAA, HITECH, and Part II regulations.
Other duties as assigned