Additional Job Description:
Job Requirements
(Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)
Education:
• Master’s degree in a behavioral health or human services related field (required)
Experience:
• Two years of clinical experience in a behavioral health or human service setting (preferred)
Licensure:
• Current independent licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC), in the state of KY (required)
Certification:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• Able to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training and perform CPI techniques (required)
Job Competency:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:
• Has a great knowledge and skill base of multiple therapies including but not limited to CBT, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, etc.
• Feels comfortable working with populations that are very acute in a hospital setting along with other disciplines including mental health techs, nurses, behavior analysts, Psychiatrists, ARPN, etc.
• Excels at building rapport with patients and their families and affectively communicating treatment and discharge information as well as have a working knowledge of agencies and community organizations for referral and collaboration
Language Ability:
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
Reasoning Ability:
• Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice
• Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills
Computer Skills:
• Must be efficient in the Electronic Medical Record system in place, use Microsoft word, office, and excel, as well as email and maintain communication with electronic systems as required
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge in Cerner, STAR, Tele-tracking, and knowledge hub