BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST Allied Health Hours: 8am-5pm Days - Full-time Paygrade/Wages/Salary Info: OH 2013-79 - 40441A
Job Summary Provides diagnoses and treats mental health conditions in specific populations. # Job Responsibilities Provides clinical service, creating individualized assessments and treatment plans for patients, oversee patient care and research causes, and theoretical treatments for these disabilities. Practices, treats, teaches, and works with other providers to manage patient care for mental health. Observes and evaluates Family Medicine Residency (FMR) patient encounters, providing meaningful and structured feedback to residents. Evaluates Family Medicine residents using competency based evaluations via direct observation and other relevant methods. Instructs residents on how to diagnose, manage, and coordinate care for common mental illness and behavioral issues in patients of all ages in both clinical and classroom settings. Coordinates and participates in relevant behavioral health curriculum and didactics. Assists and participates with research, publications, posters, and conference presentations. Serves on relevant committees. Qualifications Doctorate degree in Psychology required upon hire OR Doctorate degree in related field required upon hire A minimum of 4 years# relevant experience required Psychologist - Licensed as a Psychologist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire Skills and Attributes Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Physical Demands Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally Climbing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Rarely Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.