Kentucky Licensed Assessment Clinician

Job Summary

To enhance access to behavioral health services, the full-time Kentucky Licensed Assessment Clinician will perform comprehensive evaluations, coordinate treatment plans with medical teams, and conduct outreach to referral sources, operating in a hybrid environment that includes both remote and onsite assessments.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate individuals seeking behavioral health and substance use treatment, determining provisional diagnoses and treatment recommendations
• Coordinate level-of-care expectations with physicians and external agencies, presenting clinical information to ensure appropriate care
• Conduct assessments remotely and on-site across various populations, while maintaining strong relationships with community referral sources

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling/clinical psychology, marriage & family therapy, mental health counseling, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a behavioral health setting, including assessment and crisis intervention
• Valid Driver's License and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training to be obtained within thirty days of hire
• Reliable internet connection for remote assessments and ability to maintain confidentiality in the home setting