Community Integration Behavioral Health Specialist

NorthKey Community Care • Covington, KY

4d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a Community Integration Behavioral Health Specialist to work at various locations throughout Northern KY. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility to meet client and program needs. Some evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities may be required. This position provides community-based assessment, therapy, rehabilitation, outreach, care coordination, and recovery support services to individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Services are delivered in homes, personal care homes, correctional settings, courts, hospitals, and other community locations to support recovery, community stability, and successful integration into the community. You MUST have a KY license in a social/human services field.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Licensure (CSW, LCSW, LPCA, LPCC, LMFTA, LMFT, or equivalent) or eligibility for licensure with clinical supervision.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness preferred.
• Experience in community behavioral health, ACT, FACT, forensic services, AOT, residential services, or correctional settings strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, recovery-oriented care, and trauma-informed treatment.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations.
• Perform assessments of new clients promptly and complete updated assessments at least annually or upon significant changes in condition.
• Diagnose individuals using the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Provide therapy, counseling, intervention, education, and skill-building services as identified in the client's treatment plan.
• Develop treatment plans based upon client-identified goals, diagnoses, symptoms, and areas of need.
• Utilize the most appropriate evidence-based practices to address client needs.
• Provide clinically appropriate treatment based on assessments and treatment plans.
• Address trauma and promote recovery for individuals with serious mental illness and serious emotional disturbance.
• Provide psychoeducation and support to clients, family members, and caregivers.
• Provide services and conduct self in a manner consistent with the professional Code of Conduct of NorthKey Community Care.
• Deliver services in community settings including homes, personal care homes, hospitals, courts, correctional facilities, and other community locations.
• Function as a member of a multidisciplinary Community Integration/ACT team.
• Conduct assertive outreach and engagement activities to maintain participation in treatment.
• Serve as a liaison between behavioral health services, community agencies, criminal justice partners, courts, probation, parole, detention facilities, and other stakeholders.
• Provide treatment and monitoring services for individuals participating in Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) under Tim's Law.
• Coordinate services and support for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
• Provide behavioral health assessments, consultation, and therapeutic interventions within personal care homes and residential settings.
• Assist clients in accessing community resources, healthcare, housing, employment, and social supports.
• Participate in crisis intervention and stabilization efforts as needed.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation regarding assessments, therapy, care coordination, and clinical interventions, and meet all documentation requirements as defined by NorthKey policies, Medicaid regulations, and applicable program standards.
• Complete reports, including those for payers, court systems, and others, timely and appropriately. and ensure continuous reimbursable services for assigned clients.
• Contribute to a culture of safety and quality by utilizing data to support decision-making, improve services, and ensure positive outcomes.
• Implement and maintain the Behavioral Healthcare Program's philosophy, principles, and procedures in all aspects of service delivery.
• Provide services and conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the NorthKey Community Care Code of Conduct.
• Participate in planned supervision, case consultation conferences, multidisciplinary staffing, and team meetings.
• Come prepared to meetings and keep clinical leadership informed of significant client and program issues.
• Fully participate in staff development opportunities, trainings, and continuing education activities to maintain licensure, certification, and professional competencies.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Monthly incentives based on monthly billable hours
• Potential for up to 12% annual contingency bonus
• Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days the first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
• HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional Development
• Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level