Behavioral Health Specialist

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10/16/2026 12:00 AM

Pay Grade

Grade 17

Salary

$7.25 - $50.00 Hourly

Time Type

Full time

Health Department

Kentucky River District Health Department

Summary

Provides professional behavioral health services through the assessment of client needs and the provision of social services on complex cases; and acts as a resource person for other staff.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Zola Stacy at zola.stacy@ky.gov.

Description

Characteristics of the Class

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.

Provides professional behavioral health services through the assessment of client needs and the provision of social services on complex cases; and act as a resource person for other staff. Program involvement may include Ryan White, Overdose Prevention, Substance Use Disorder, or other programs as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.

Education

Master's Degree with a major in Social Work or Psychology.

Experience

Three years of experience in behavioral health that includes patient assessment, case management, and counseling.

Substitution Clause

Education

(N/A)

Experience

(N/A)

Special Requirements: (AGE, Licensure, Regulation, ETC.)

LCSW preferred. Other behavioral health licensures will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.

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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.

With considerable knowledge conduct a social assessment of the patient by interviewing the patient in the clinic and/or home setting to determine services and resources needed; Prepare treatment plan based on the social assessment in conjunction with nursing personnel and other care givers of the agency or community; Provide indicated services or assist patient in acquiring services within the community; counseling patient. Assist patient with obtaining or getting services; Visit home of patient as indicated to assist with social, emotional, financial and housing problem; Provide reassessment of client according to program requirement; Document in patient records, services received, changes, problems; attend staff meetings and other appropriate staff meetings and educational activities; Assists in formulation of policy recommendations; Initiates and reviews the preparation of technical, professional and administrative reports and Coordinates agency functions and resources with those of other government and private jurisdiction.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION.

Work typically is spent in a home, clinic or community setting. Position may be based in any of the seven counties served by KY River District Health Department. In home services may be rendered to clients in locations outside the seven county district as well.

Additional Requirements

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 03-20-1995

DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D