Crisis Counselor & Therapist

NorthKey Community Care•Covington, KY

2d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a Crisis Counselor & Therapist to provide on-site behavioral health services to clients experiencing a mental health crisis. The position is scheduled for second shift, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with four 10-hour shifts available. Flexible schedule opportunities are also listed as 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The role requires a master's degree or above in a clinical field related to behavioral health and Kentucky licensure in a clinical field. Independent licensure is preferred. Candidates should have crisis experience. Salary is listed as $75,000 for independently licensed clinicians and $60,000 for non-independently licensed clinicians. NorthKey Community Care has provided mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services in Northern Kentucky since 1966. Its services are available across Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties.

Requirements

Master's degree or above in a clinical field of study related to behavioral health.
Must hold a Kentucky license in a clinical field, such as LPCC or LCSW.
Experience in crisis work.

Nice To Haves

Independent licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete diagnostic evaluations promptly as required for mental health crisis response and recommend the level of care needed to address current behavioral health symptoms.
Develop and perform psychosocial interventions during evaluations, using evidence-based practices to address clients’ behavioral health symptoms.
Develop treatment plans based on clients’ diagnoses and symptoms, using appropriate theories and evidence-based practices.
Help clients interpret and effectively address their needs, involving family systems in treatment planning to meet clients’ clinical needs.
Maintain multidisciplinary working relationships with clinicians and other community professionals, including making referrals, sharing clinical information within HIPAA guidelines, and providing appropriate multidisciplinary interventions and collaboration.
Complete timely and accurate documentation, including clinic progress notes, assessments, reports, schedules, and other required materials.
Meet documentation requirements established by organizational policies.
Participate in staff development opportunities to support professional growth, maintain licensure or certification, and develop identified program performance skills.
Participate in planned supervision and case consultation conferences as necessary.

Benefits

Flexible schedule opportunities.
Family- and team-oriented work environment.
Paid time off accrued each year of employment; two weeks in the first year.
Nine paid holidays.
Individual and family health insurance, individual life insurance, and other insurance plans offered.
HSA with employer match up to $1,000, depending on plan.
401(k) with employer match.
Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Company-paid license reimbursement.
In-service training.
Professional liability coverage for clinical staff.