Job description

Mental Health Access Specialist - Summary

Northkey Community Care is seeking a full-time Mental Health Access Specialist for its Northern Kentucky behavioral health outpatient office in Williamstown, KY. This position requires a Bachelor's degree or above in a behavioral health field of study AND current enrollment or willingness to enroll in a Master's degree program in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or other closely related clinical field.

Mental Health Access Specialist - Perks & Pay

• Opportunity for pay increase within 6 months
• Up to 12% annual bonus
• Flexible schedule opportunities
• Family and team work environment
• Generous Paid Time Off accrued each year of employment
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Individual and family health insurance, individual life insurance, and other insurance plans offered
• 401(k) with employer match
• Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• In-service training
• Professional liability coverage for clinical staff

Mental Health Access Specialist - Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a behavioral health field of study from an accredited institution.
• Currently enrolled OR willing to enroll in a Master's degree program in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or other closely related clinical field.
• Experience in behavioral health is a plus, but not required.

Mental Health Access Specialist - Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services for intake, screening, level of care assessment, and coordination with referrals to appropriate services to behavioral health clients.
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments, risk assessments, and psychosocial histories of incoming clients.
• Collaborate with treatment team, including therapists/counselors, case managers, and prescribers, and participate in clients' ongoing assessment, diagnosis, and collateral treatment.
• Provide clinically appropriate treatment and utilize most appropriate evidence-based practice(s) based on clients' needs.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation within the electronic health record.
• Fully participate in staff development opportunities offered to enhance professional growth.
• Participate in supervision and case consultation conferences as necessary.

NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided quality, evidence-based mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Join our team to help us fulfill our mission of Transforming Lives and Communities Through Excellence in Mental Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disabilities Services!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $34,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 vaccination strongly encouraged; mask required when onsite and unable to socially distance; increased sanitizing; other safety protocols

Application Question(s):

• What is your requested compensation?
• Are you currently enrolled in a Master's Program in a mental health field OR willing to enroll in a Master's Program in a mental health field?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• mental health: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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