Behavioral Health Specialist

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• →Provides professional behavioral health services through the assessment of client needs and the provision of social services on complex cases; and act as a resource person for other staff. Program involvement may include Ryan White, Overdose Prevention, Substance Use Disorder, or other programs as needed.

• →With considerable knowledge conduct a social assessment of the patient by interviewing the patient in the clinic and/or home setting to determine services and resources needed; Prepare treatment plan based on the social assessment in conjunction with nursing personnel and other care givers of the agency or community; Provide indicated services or assist patient in acquiring services within the community; counseling patient. Assist patient with obtaining or getting services; Visit home of patient as indicated to assist with social, emotional, financial and housing problem; Provide reassessment of client according to program requirement; Document in patient records, services received, changes, problems; attend staff meetings and other appropriate staff meetings and educational activities; Assists in formulation of policy recommendations; Initiates and reviews the preparation of technical, professional and administrative reports and Coordinates agency functions and resources with those of other government and private jurisdiction.

• LCSW preferred. Other behavioral health licensures will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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• Work typically is spent in a home, clinic or community setting. Position may be based in any of the seven counties served by KY River District Health Department. In home services may be rendered to clients in locations outside the seven county district as well.

• Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

• Master's Degree with a major in Social Work or Psychology.

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• Three years of experience in behavioral health that includes patient assessment, case management, and counseling.

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THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D