Advanced Clinician: Psychotherapy & Recovery

LIFESKILLS INC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

LIFESKILLS INC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a motivated Therapist II to provide psychosocial assessments and psychotherapy services for individuals with mental illness, behavior problems, and/or substance misuse. The role involves collaboration with case managers, psychiatry, and community partners across clinic, community, and home settings.

The position requires a Master's degree in a mental health field, active Kentucky licensure, and QMHP eligibility, with a focus on evidence-based

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family, Psychology or related mental health field from an accredited institution.
• Must be fully licensed in Kentucky (LCSW, LPCC, LPA, LPP, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Must meet Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Carry no history of malpractice or board sanctions.
• Must pass Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry Check.
• Ability to work independently regarding scheduling time, organizing workload, and functioning with professionals from other disciplines.
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illnesses, severe emotional disturbances and/or substance use disorders in a psychotherapy setting preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support clinic needs.

Responsibilities

• Independently completing clinical evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and diagnostic screenings.
• Deliver individual, family, collateral, psychoeducation and/or group therapy, using evidenced based/informed interventions.
• Participate in intake, referral, orientation, and engagement activities for new clients.
• Provide services to outpatient, co-occurring, and assigned specialty populations (i.e. first episode psychosis, youth, adults, dual-diagnosis, residential) as applicable.
• Assist in crisis response, including gathering information, coordinating with staff, and supporting safety planning.
• Independently develop and update person centered recovery treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical staffing, consultations, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Communicate professionally with referral sources, families, community partners, and internal staff.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, families, referral sources, community partners, and coworkers.
• Collaborate with school systems, law enforcement, community agencies, and other partners as applicable.
• Participate in committees or workgroups when assigned, if applicable.
• Support continuity of care between programs (e.g., outpatient therapy, case management, psychiatry, peer support, residential, crisis).
• Serve as a resource to staff by providing informal consultation and clinical perspectives when appropriate.

Job description

LIFESKILLS INC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a motivated Therapist II to provide psychosocial assessments and psychotherapy services for individuals with mental illness, behavior problems, and/or substance misuse. The role involves collaboration with case managers, psychiatry, and community partners across clinic, community, and home settings.

The position requires a Master's degree in a mental health field, active Kentucky licensure, and QMHP eligibility, with a focus on evidence-based