Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist

Family Medical Centers•Brandenburg, KY

About The Position

Cumberland Family Medical Center (CFMC), a Federally Qualified Health Center serving patients at multiple sites throughout Kentucky, is hiring a Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist for Meade County School District in Brandenburg, Kentucky. The clinician—an LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT—provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments and behavioral health services to support patients’ health, well-being, and independence. Through assessment, clinical intervention, education, and coordination with healthcare and community resources, the clinician helps patients take an active role in directing their healthcare. The role promotes respect for individual choice and independence, and an inclusive, patient-centered approach that honors patients’ and families’ cultural, religious, and ethnic differences. Behavioral health services also help the medical team understand patients’ beliefs, behaviors, and potential barriers to care, supporting collaborative care for patients’ overall health needs. This is a full-time position. The schedule is detailed in the contract; CFMC sets work schedules and may adjust them based on operational needs. Compensation is negotiable based on experience. CFMC describes its environment as collaborative and offers benefits and paid continuing medical education with a stipend. Employment details are subject to the individual employee contract, which takes precedence in the event of a discrepancy.

Requirements

Master’s degree; the posting does not specify a field.
Current unrestricted license in the state where practicing, required upon hire; listed eligible credentials are LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers.
National Provider Identifier (NPI) required before the employment start date.
One year of experience in mental health, a hospital, medical outpatient clinic, FQHC, Home Health, or long-term care setting.
Three to five years of experience in a related environment; the posting also specifies three to five years of professional experience in a hospital, medical outpatient clinic, FQHC, Home Health, or long-term care setting.
Expertise with brief counseling interventions.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership.
Advanced knowledge of local and national behavioral healthcare resources.

Responsibilities

Use age-appropriate assessment and intervention skills.
Select and provide interventions suited to the needs of the patient or family.
Help members develop appropriate, cost-effective healthcare plans by optimizing personal resources and connecting them with community resources and programs.
Promote multidisciplinary, patient-centered care that considers members’ personal, psychological, economic, and cultural needs.
Maintain knowledge of CFMC services and benefits, public and private community resources, and federal and state laws affecting healthcare planning.
Complete required service and plan-of-care documentation according to policy.
Participate in program development, orientation, and educational activities that help members direct their healthcare experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.