Military & Veteran Behavioral Health Clinician & Trainer - OP Owensboro Clinic

RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH•Owensboro, KY

9d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Military & Veteran Behavioral Health Clinician & Trainer is a licensed behavioral health professional responsible for providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive outpatient clinical services to active-duty service members, National Guard/Reserve members, veterans, and their families within the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. This position works closely with the Veterans Care Coordinator to ensure coordinated outreach, engagement, care navigation, and follow-up for military-connected individuals. The role also collaborates directly with the CCBHC Project Director to support program implementation, fidelity to CCBHC criteria, performance metrics, quality improvement initiatives, and grant reporting requirements. In addition to maintaining a clinical caseload, this position serves as the agency’s subject matter expert on military culture and veteran behavioral health, providing internal training, consultation, and leadership to strengthen organizational competency in serving military-connected individuals.

Requirements

Master's degree in clinical psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field from an accredited program.
Active, unrestricted independent clinical licensure in the state of practice (e.g., LPP, LCSW, LPCC, LMFT).
Eligible to provide independently billable services under Medicaid and third-party payers.
Ability to maintain licensure in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
Minimum of two (2) years of post-licensure clinical experience in outpatient behavioral health.
Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed care.
Experience conducting suicide risk assessments and managing high-risk cases.
Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Experience facilitating trainings, presentations, or clinical consultation.
Strong understanding of military culture and the behavioral health impact of combat and deployment-related stress.
Advanced knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented systems of care.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to train adult learners.
Ability to translate complex clinical concepts into accessible educational material.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Ability to balance clinical productivity expectations with training responsibilities.
Commitment to cultural humility, equity, and reducing stigma in behavioral healthcare.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard/Reserve members, or military families.
Training in evidence-based trauma treatments such as: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Prolonged Exposure (PE) EMDR Trauma-Focused CBT
Experience in a CCBHC, community mental health center, or integrated care environment.
Familiarity with VA systems, TRICARE, and veteran eligibility processes.
Experience contributing to quality improvement or grant-funded initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, including suicide risk assessments and level-of-care determinations in accordance with CCBHC and ASAM guidelines.
Develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans in collaboration with clients, the Veterans Care Coordinator, and interdisciplinary team members.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based and trauma-informed practices (e.g., CBT, CPT, EMDR, DBT-informed interventions, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety).
Address presenting concerns including PTSD, depression, anxiety, moral injury, substance use disorders, suicidality, traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related adjustment, and co-occurring disorders.
Provide crisis intervention and coordinate care with mobile crisis, inpatient, residential, or higher levels of care when necessary.
Utilize standardized screening and outcome measures (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, C-SSRS) to monitor treatment progress and support CCBHC reporting requirements.
Maintain timely, accurate, and Medicaid-compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
Work closely with the Veterans Care Coordinator to support outreach efforts, service engagement, care transitions, and coordination with VA and community resources.
Partner with the CCBHC Project Director to support implementation of veteran-focused services within the CCBHC framework.
Assist with data tracking, quality metrics, and performance improvement efforts specific to veteran services.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and case consultations.
Contribute grant reporting, program development, and sustainability planning as requested.
Serve as the agency’s clinical subject matter expert on military culture, deployment stress, combat trauma, military sexual trauma (MST), and reintegration challenges.
Develop and facilitate veteran-focused psychoeducational and therapeutic groups.
Provide consultation to clinicians and staff regarding complex veteran cases and military-informed engagement strategies.
Support care coordination with VA facilities, Vet Centers, veteran service organizations (VSOs), and community partners.
Promote recovery-oriented, strength-based approaches tailored to military-connected individuals and their families.
Develop and deliver internal trainings related to: Military culture and terminology Trauma-informed care for veterans Suicide prevention in military populations Moral injury and combat-related trauma Best practices in veteran engagement and retention
Assist in onboarding new clinical staff by providing training on military-informed service delivery.
Collaborate with the Senior Director and CCBHC Project Director to identify agency-wide training needs.
Contribute to organizational initiatives that enhance cultural responsiveness and clinical competency in serving military populations.
Adhere to CCBHC criteria, CARF standards, and state/federal regulations.
Maintain productivity standards consistent with outpatient expectations while balancing training responsibilities.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and quality assurance reviews.
Maintain licensure, continuing education, and competency in evidence-based military-informed interventions.