Mental Health Access Specialist
Open in 2 locations
NorthKey Community Care posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Kentucky
2 openCovington, KY (opens in new tab)
Full time · Posted 1w ago
Florence, KY (opens in new tab)
Full time · Posted 1w ago
About the job
NorthKey Community Care is seeking a full-time Mental Health Access Specialis t. This position REQUIRES a bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field of study AND current enrollment or future planned enrollment in a Master's degree program in Counseling and Social Work, and seeking to become a therapist. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (with flexibility for college classes). Location: 513 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011
PERKS & PAY
- Salary: $36,192
- Up to 12% annual bonus
- Flexible schedule
- Family and team-oriented work environment
- Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (16 days the first year)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Individual and family health insurance, individual life insurance policy, and other insurance plans offered
- HSA with Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan
- 401(k) with employer match
- In-service training
- Professional liability coverage for clinical staff
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or above in a behavioral health field of study from an accredited institution.
- Currently enrolled OR planned enrollment in the near future in a Master's degree program in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
- Experience in behavioral health is a plus but not required.
JOB DUTIES
- Provide clinical services for intake, screening, level of care assessment, and coordination with referrals to appropriate services for behavioral health clients.
- Conduct comprehensive needs assessments, risk assessments, and psychosocial histories of incoming clients.
- Collaborate with the 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 the 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!
From NorthKey Community Care's job posting for Covington, KY, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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