Outpatient Therapist

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing direct clinical services to individuals, children, adolescents, adults, and families. Direct clinical services include conducting a comprehensive clinical assessment and provision of evidence-based treatment of a mental health disorder, substance abuse disorder or a co-occurring disorder. The Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician delivers office and telehealth-based psychotherapy utilizing evidenced-based practices in assessment and therapeutic service provision. The Behavioral Health Clinician will assess client's readiness for change and identify strengths and barriers which may affect the treatment and recovery process to meet treatment needs. The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide ongoing psychotherapy to clients who meet criteria for a DSM-TR with clients to develop a treatment plan utilizing evidence-based practices for treating mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders to address a broad range of clinical concerns, assist clients in meeting their goals, and help them achieve and maintain the highest possible level of overall mental wellbeing and self-sufficiency.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Master's in social work Degree, Psychology, Counseling or closely related field.

Licensure/Certification:

Ability to be provisionally licensed or maintain full licensure to provide clinical services in State of Kentucky. Valid driver's license

and auto insurance

Experience:

One to three years providing evidence-based clinical services to individuals, children, adolescents, adults, and/or families

Preferred Experience/Skills:

Requires Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Outlook email

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned according to qualification of staff and development of programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide direct therapeutic services to adults, youth and families.

Review intake paperwork, informed consent, client rights, and orient client to outpatient treatment model during initial session.

Utilize agency and industry approved evidence-based screening, assessment, and treatment practices in working with individuals, children, adolescents and families to address a broad range of mental health and co-occurring disorders. Provide screening and assessment services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Complete screening, assessments, psychosocial, and treatment plan documentation in Chart Online. Develop and maintain a comprehensive, assessment driven treatment plan directed by medical necessity, best practice and appropriate level of care recommendations. Document all psychotherapy sessions, telephone contacts, and referrals made in the client record. Collaborate with other behavioral health professionals, physical health professionals, and community partners to deliver integrated care. Attend and participate in collaborative, interdisciplinary team meetings with clients, other treatment providers, and community partners as indicated to achieve best outcomes. Provide risk assessment and recommendations and safety planning to reduce risks to clients and others. Provide on-call clinical support and crisis intervention to clients on a rotating basis as scheduled. Provide documentation of therapeutic services to adults, youth and families. Completes all required documentation (screenings, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, non-billable contacts, aftercare plans, discharge plan, etc.) in accordance with all applicable regulations, contract and grant requirements. Conduct psychosocial assessment and other paperwork as outlined in 902 KAR 20:430 and 908 KAR 1:370. Document all referrals made to outside agencies and client compliance with these referrals. Complete documentation in accordance with agency documentation guidelines. Ensure accuracy of all documentation submitted. Collaborative documentation will be utilized to complete service tickets, psychosocial, treatment plans, and other necessary forms and documentation while in session with clients and/or guardians to ensure client involvement with treatment. Complete all needed Managed Care Organization, Insurance or Payor documentation needed to ensure approved service delivery or appeal decisions. Complete documentation and follow through of all individual supervision, group supervision, and case consultations in keeping regulations, contract and agency standards. Assist with special duties or responsibilities in the agency as assigned by Supervisor or Program Director. Maintains continuing education, credentialing and licensure to provide quality, evidence-based services. Participate actively in trainings, consultation and fidelity monitoring for evidence-based treatment models to enhance outcomes and service delivery. Attend meetings, seminars, and other educational functions of the agency as identified by supervisor. Obtain a minimum of 40 Continuing Education training hours annually with a minimum of 20 by June 30. Provides and updates all needed information for credentialing purposes and service provision to a variety of Payor sources. Maintain professional licensing and certification as identified by the supervisor or agency director and state regulations. Participate in required supervision (individual and group) as outlined by the professional licensing board as applicable. Designated Licensed Clinicians may provide weekly direct clinical supervision to KVC Behavioral Healthcare KY, Inc. employees. Understand and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations (State and Federal), as well as applicable grant and contractual obligations. Maintain Client Rights as outlined in the KVC Handbook. Follow Risk Management Polices as outlined in the KVC Staff Handbook and Agency Manuals. Maintain a current Driver's License and Automobile Insurance, (as required by agency's insurer). Maintain Professional Performance and Conduct. Meet Expectations as defined in the Performance Evaluation and Behavioral Health Services Clinical Competency Evaluation. Dress professionally as outlined in the KVC Staff Handbook. Represent KVC professionally in all interactions with clients, community partners, payor sources.

Collaborate professionally with other treatment team members internal and external to KVC. Maintain Confidentiality. All KVC employees are privy to confidential client information. Due to complex treatment needs of our clients, service providers have contacts that require written and verbal information exchange with different professionals and agencies. A strict code of behavior must be maintained to protect the special nature of divulged information. Follow all KY mandated reporting laws. Understand and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations (State and Federal), as well as applicable grant and contractual obligations, Maintain Client Rights as outlined in the KVC Staff Handbook. Follow Risk Management Policies as outlined in the KVC Staff Handbook, Program Manual, and Environment of Care Manual. Maintain a current Driver's License and Automobile Insurance, (as required by agency's insurer). Skills & Qualification Master's in social work Degree, Psychology, Counseling or closely related field; Ability to be provisionally licensed or maintain full licensure to provide clinical services in State of Kentucky. Be able to demonstrate that he/she is a responsible, self-directed, self-motivated professional helper. Be able to demonstrate that he/she is of good moral character and a responsible role model for the consumers he/she will be counseling. Be able to demonstrate that he/she has (or is able to obtain) the skills necessary to consistently perform the responsibilities of this position in a qualitative manner and in compliance with KVC policies, procedures and standards. Be able to demonstrate a level of care and concern for adolescents and their families that is consistent with the KVC mission to "Enrich and enhance the lives of children and families through education, mental health and social services". Documentary proof of extensive course work/CEUs specific to providing psychotherapeutic services. The ability to effectively communicate with KVC staff, parents and children and staff of agencies with whom KVC conducts business. Job Environment Behavioral Health Clinician must be available to work evenings or weekends. Be willing to regularly travel as needed to fulfill duties of this position. Behavioral Health Clinician must have a valid driver's license. Behavioral Health Clinician must be flexible and able to change tasks easily. Behavioral Health Clinician must work well under pressure and be detail oriented.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the

essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The

employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop,

kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10

pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities

required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the

work environment is usually moderate.

Funding for this position provided through the Cabinet for Health & Family Services with Kentucky State Funds and/or Federal Funds.

KVC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.