BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

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.