Mental Health Access Specialist

NorthKey Community Care • Convington, KY

18d • Onsite

About The Position

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a full-time Mental Health Access Specialist to provide intake and other clinical services for behavioral health clients. The position is based at the Covington, Kentucky location and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility for college classes. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field and current or planned enrollment in a relevant master's degree program; the candidate should be seeking to become a therapist.

The specialist assesses clients' needs, risks, and psychosocial histories; coordinates referrals and services; collaborates with the treatment team; provides clinically appropriate, evidence-based treatment; and maintains accurate electronic health records. The role also involves staff development, supervision, and case consultation.

NorthKey Community Care has provided mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services in Northern Kentucky since 1966. It describes its approach as providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in a behavioral health field of study from an accredited institution.
• Currently enrolled in, or planning to enroll in the near future in, a master's degree program in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Seeking to become a therapist.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral health is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services for intake, screening, level-of-care assessment, and coordination of referrals to appropriate behavioral health services.
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments, risk assessments, and psychosocial histories of incoming clients.
• Collaborate with therapists and counselors, case managers, and prescribers, and participate in clients' ongoing assessment, diagnosis, and collateral treatment.
• Provide clinically appropriate treatment using evidence-based practices suited to clients' needs.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in staff development opportunities to enhance professional growth.
• Participate in supervision and case consultation conferences as necessary.

Benefits

• Salary of $36,192.
• Up to 12% annual bonus.
• Flexible schedule, including flexibility for college classes.
• Family- and team-oriented work environment.
• Paid time off: 16 days in the first year.
• 10 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.
• Company-paid license reimbursement.
• In-service training.
• Clinical supervision provided by the company.
• Professional liability coverage for clinical staff.

What This Job Offers

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