Behavioral Health Therapist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts comprehensive assessments of the physical and social environments of patients in order to determine practical plans for eliminating undesirable conditions Observes patients in various situations; ages; backgrounds; substance abuse, administers, and interprets intelligence, personality, or other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various techniques; selects appropriate treatment approach and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of individual, and family therapies Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment programs; accordingly, communicates with and counsels’ family members as appropriate Documents therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies which ensure patient confidentiality Provides crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate treatment Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinical meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques May develop and implement clinical research programs LCSW/ LPCC may instruct and direct students serving internships at the clinic Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program. Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: Master of Social Work or other relevant master's degree required Current licensure in Kentucky as an LCSW or LPCC required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work, and telemedicine audio/video environment No or very limited physical effort required #J-18808-Ljbffr