Mental Health Therapist ($2,000 SIGN ON BONUS)

KVC Health Systems•Ashland, KY

7d•$52,000 - $64,000•Hybrid

About The Position

KVC Kentucky is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join their team and help combat the opioid epidemic in Kentucky. This role involves providing in-home behavioral healthcare, family preservation and reunification, foster care, and youth substance abuse treatment. KVC Kentucky touches the lives of over 12,000 children and families each year with services that are in-home, strengths-based, and focused on child and family safety, permanency, and well-being. The organization is accredited by The Joint Commission and has over 200 staff working from 8 locations across the state.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work (or a related field)
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Professional license as determined by degree (ie CSW, LPCA)
Ability to provide clinical services in Kentucky
Ability to be independently licensed or provisionally licensed and under the supervision of a licensed provider.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with multi-problem families
Familiarity with crisis intervention
Knowledge of developing behaviorally specific goals
Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Outlook email

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and clinical services in accordance with FFPRS programming, agency standards and Family First approved evidence-based practices.
Conduct interviews and diagnostic assessments, administer, and score psychometric assessments, and provide ongoing treatment utilizing KVC KY evidence-based practice models.
Participate in initial and ongoing training and consultation activities as required to implement evidence-based practices and adhere to fidelity monitoring activities.
Provide assessment and treatment services in the home, school, and community as well as via telehealth in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based manner.
Utilize statewide agency-approved evidence-based practice models under FFPRS contract to provide direct services in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based manner to families.
Complete face-to-face intake with client/family/caregiver and initiate comprehensive assessment.
Provide screening and assessment services, including comprehensive assessment of family functioning, risks, and individual service needs.
Identify treatment needs, formulate treatment recommendations, and develop a comprehensive assessment-driven treatment plan.
Review relevant records and collaborate with treatment providers and other collateral sources.
Utilize evidence-based treatment modalities to provide therapeutic services in accordance to the assessment-driven, individualized treatment plan.
Collaborate with the treatment team and family/client to develop a treatment/service plan.
Maintain regular communication with treatment team regarding family’s participation, safety risks, identified needs, and progress in treatment.
Develop and update safety plans, as needed, to address safety risks.
Administer the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) to client and/or family members.
Participate in collaborative team meetings with clients and their families as well as other treatment providers and community partners.
Provide services that utilize agency models including evidence-based practices and clinical decision-making tools.
Collaborate with community mental health providers as needed to ensure continuity of care.
Participate in case consultation and/or team meetings to review clients and staff high risk cases.
Complete 3, 6, and 12 month aftercare contacts and document in ChartOnline.
Regularly travel to client/family homes and community locations for home visits, community partner contacts, team meetings and therapy.
Maintain flexible schedule based on needs and availability of clients, which may include evenings and weekends.
Participate in on-call rotation.
Provide mentoring to students and/or new hires as assigned.
Create an Individual Learning Plan with Associate Director.
Attend assigned trainings.
Complete training in trauma-informed care within 6 months of hire.
Complete training in North Carolina Family Assessment Scale (NCFAS) and other assessment tools and fidelity measures.
Attend training in state-approved Family First evidence-based practices.
Attend training in EBP fidelity measures.
Attend meetings, seminars, and other educational functions of the agency.
Participate in individual and/or group supervision as required by licensing board.
Obtain 40 CEUs per year, including 20 by June 30.
Complete assigned UKG Pro Learning courses by given deadlines.
Complete all CEUs required to maintain professional license.
Maintain professional licensing and certification.
Maintain and submit records in ChartOnline for quality assurance, documentation of service delivery, and agency billing.
Document all referrals made to outside agencies and client/family compliance with these referrals.
Utilize collaborative documentation to complete service tickets and other documentation and forms while in session with clients and/or guardians.
Complete program-specific case documentation in accordance with agency policy and contractual timeframes.
Complete Service Tickets and other documentation in ChartOnline in accordance with agency and program deadlines.
Upload case-related documentation to ChartOnline.
Complete all needed Managed Care Organization, Insurance or Payor documentation.
Provide progress reports for each case that has DCBS involvement to DCBS personnel.
Submit receipts weekly.
Enter case information into the In-Home Services Database, if required by program (FPRS).
Complete documentation and follow through of all individual supervision, group supervision, and case consultation.
Assist with any special duties or responsibilities assigned by agency director or another member of management.
Meet expectations as defined in the Performance Evaluation and Competency Checklists.
Dress professionally.
Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information.
Follow reporting laws.
Maintain client rights.
Follow risk management policies.
Follow KVC emergency and safety procedures.
Maintain a current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Maintain professional behavior and attitude.
Follow code of ethics of one’s profession.