The Behavioral Health Associate in collaboration with a treatment team provides clinical services for individuals and families prescribed by a treatment plan including but not limited to: crisis intervention and risk assessment; person-centered recovery planning and on-going assessment; client education; individual, family, group and collateral therapy and referral and advocacy. The Behavioral Health Associate caseload is expected to provide services to individuals based on their needs and goals for recovery.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working with individuals and families who experience various mental, behavioral, and substance abuse conditions
• Master’s degree or working toward master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field
• Qualified Mental Health Professional
• Licensed Independent Practitioner

Essential Functions

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

• Provide direct clinical services for intake, screening, and referrals to other service lines
• Participate in the client’s ongoing assessments, diagnosis and collateral treatment: serious mental illness, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders
• Deliver evidenced based counseling that provides effective medically necessary treatment of mental and behavioral conditions in individuals and families
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessment, risk assessment, and full psychosocial history when indicated
• Work with each client and family (if appropriate) to develop a targeted, individualized plan of care outlining specific goals and objectives
• Monitor the need for continuation of services and/or change in level of intensity of services
• Utilize PCOMS (Partners for Change Outcome Management System) in assessments and clinical treatment episodes
• Collaborate with other service providers as needed to identify an appropriate transition plan, coordinate appropriate follow up services, and assist client in connecting to beneficial community resources upon transition or discharge
• Establish Safety and Aftercare/Transition plans when appropriate
• Document all clinical work and maintain the client’s electronic health record according to Bluegrass.org policies and procedures
• Manage situations involving client risk and provide clinical crisis services to de-escalate crisis situations and promote stability
• Manage a caseload that may include diverse populations with a variety of clinical needs
• Participate in regular meetings with Regional Director of SMI operations and treatment team
• Provide referrals regarding psychiatric evaluations and medication management as well as other adjunct services such as Crisis Intervention/Stabilization, hospitalization or residential services
• Communicate and collaborate with community partners in receiving, processing, and initiating referrals for clinical services to be provided
• Attend/successfully complete all mandatory Board trainings