LCSW - Behavioral Health/Addiction Therapy - UofL Health

LCSW - Behavioral Health/Addiction Therapy with UofL Health

Position Summary and Purpose:

The mental health therapist functions as a core member of a Collaborative Care team that includes the patient’s primary care provider (PCP) and a psychiatric provider. 

The mental health therapist’s primary role is to guide Collaborative Care, which is a population health approach to treating patients. 

The mental health therapist is also responsible for the telehealth screening/intake of patients presenting at an outpatient ULP office.

 The mental health therapist works within the interdisciplinary model of care to develop and contribute to a treatment plan that may include individual brief, episodic evidence-based treatment and/or coordinate referral of the patient to the most appropriate level of behavioral health care. 

The goal of the mental health therapist is to promote wellness and recovery through education and enhancing motivation and participation in behavioral health treatment that results in improved independence, resiliency, and quality of life.

Education:

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health or human services-related field (required)

Experience:

• Two years of clinical experience in a behavioral health or human service setting (preferred)

Licensure:

• Current independent licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), in the state of KY (required)

Certification:

Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Essential Functions:

• Provides timely evaluation/assessment of any patient using evidence-based techniques and measures
• Provide patient education about common behavioral health disorders and available treatment options
• Integrates assessment findings into the unique plan of care and effectively communicates impressions and recommendations to the treatment team and referring provider
• The plan of care should outline reasonable, specific goals that are relevant to the patient’s behavioral health needs.
• Provides guidance and team leadership for areas of unique expertise (e.g., suicide, abuse, decision-making capacity, guardianship)
• Support and closely coordinate behavioral health care with the patient’s primary care provider and when appropriate, other treating providers
• Documentation of evaluation and assessment should be timely, accurate, and comprehensive
• Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by PCPs, focusing on treatment adherence, side effects, and other complications, and effectiveness of treatment interventions may consist of individual brief teletherapy; education of patient, family, and/or treatment team; facilitate appropriate referrals to evidence-based behavioral health services as clinically indicated
• The intervention will be tailored to the individual patient’s preferences and needs and the referring provider’s requests, as appropriate based on the patient’s engagement and goals
• Establishment and maintenance of therapeutic rapport is critical to the outcome of ongoing intervention
• Specific evidence-based interventions appropriate to diagnosis and goals should be employed (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, acceptance, and commitment therapy, etc.)
• Documentation of intervention should be timely, accurate, and comprehensive
• Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using the electronic health record (EHR). Document in-person and telehealth interventions/encounters in the EHR and use the system to identify and re-engage patients.

#LI-RR1

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. UofL Health – UofL Physicians has a vast network of community and academic physicians bringing the expertise, care and compassion that is at the core of our mission to every patient we serve. As a leading academic health system, we've attracted specialists from every discipline –– seasoned caregivers who have experience with a broad range of complex medical and surgical issues. 

Through our affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right here at UofL Health. Our physicians are directly involved in transforming the future of care and passing knowledge on to the next generation of health care professionals. 

With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. As a UofL Physicians provider, you have access to the physicians and clinical staff throughout the organization. This advantage gives you access to more than 1,000 providers, many of whom are world-renowned experts with extensive experience and training. These specialists are partners in your patient's care. 

UofL Health and UofL Physicians delivers patient-centered care with compassion and excellence.
UofL Health and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers and support a drug-free work environment.

Welcome to Louisville, situated on the Ohio River, where Southern hospitality meets Midwest comfort. This vibrant city retains its small-town charm, offering a unique blend of urban excitement and peaceful living. Home to attractions like Waterfront Park, the Louisville Zoo, the Kentucky Science Center and the Slugger Museum, Louisville is family-friendly with fun for everyone. Louisville is a nature lover’s paradise with 14,000 acres of parkland, perfect for hiking, kayaking, team sports, biking and more.

With the cost of living significantly below the national average and an average 23-minute work commute, Louisville will give you more time and money for what matters most. The city features walkable downtown areas, charming neighborhoods and family-friendly suburbs, catering to various lifestyles. 

There’s always something to do here. Experience the most exciting two minutes in sports at the Kentucky Derby, or enjoy year-round events at historic Churchill Downs. Louisville also hosts a lively arts scene with a major theater, orchestra, ballet and more than 25 museums. Enjoy more than 100 festivals, and explore the Urban Bourbon Trail with award-winning micro-distilleries and craft cocktail spots in Bourbon City. Home to the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali, you can take a trip downtown to visit the Muhammad Ali Center. Food lovers will find new favorites at more than 2,500 restaurants, featuring numerous James Beard-nominated chefs.

Known for its advancements in heart and hand surgery, as well as groundbreaking cancer treatments, the city has firmly established itself as a premier destination for medical innovation. With a thriving healthcare industry and a reputation for excellence, Louisville continues to attract top talent and drive cutting-edge breakthroughs, making it a welcoming home for professionals and innovators alike.