Clinical Therapist

Volunteers of America Mid-States; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization is seeking a dedicated Clinical Therapist to empower individuals facing substance use disorders. In this role, you will provide essential assessment, individual, group, and family therapy, while collaborating with a supportive team. You will be instrumental in developing treatment plans and ensuring clients receive the care they need. This position offers a robust benefits package and a $5000 sign-on bonus, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about making a difference in the community. Join a mission-driven team committed to positive change and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Plans

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

403b Retirement Plan

Loan Forgiveness Options

Paid Time Off Effective Day One

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field with clinical license required.
• 3+ years of experience in mental health or addictions field.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for substance use disorders.
• Develop and monitor service treatment plans for clients.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Case Management

Crisis Intervention

Family Therapy

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Clinical License (CSW, LCSW, LMFT, etc.)

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POSITION TITLE: Clinical Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LCADC

LOCATION: Louisville, KY

STATUS: Full Time, Salary - Exempt

PROGRAM: Addiction Recovery Services

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

Introduction

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

Benefits

Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:

Health and Wellness

Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)

Health and Wellness Program

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Spending Account

Short Term Disability

MetLife Legal Plans

Financial Wellbeing

Competitive Compensation Packages

Life Insurance (company paid)

403b retirement plan with company fund matching

Employee discounts

• Loan forgiveness options through federal programs
  
  

(National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

• All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
  
  

Work Culture

Commitment Committee

Justice Committee

Integrity Committee

Compassion Committee

DE&I Committee

Retention Committee

Training & Development

VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program

VOA University - Staff Development

VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Clinical Therapist will be responsible to develop and monitor a service plan in agreement with each resident assigned, in an effort to empower residents to successfully address with their substance use disorder. Will provide assessment, individual, group and family therapies, case management and referral services for residents on a consistent basis. Will also assist with daily operations/crisis intervention as needed. Will have some on-call and after-hour requirements including a Saturday presence once every 7-8 weeks.

What You Should Have For This Role

Master’s degree in social work or a related field AND the accompanying clinical license (CSW, LPCA, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LPATA, or LCADC). AND at least 3 years’ experience in mental health or addictions field this position is therapist for a residential setting that will require some evening and weekend work and/or on-call hours. Responsible for the overall clinical services to men/women/children/families that may have behavioral health and substance use issues. It requires a reasonable combination of the following knowledge and skills; Work with Mental Illness and addiction, use of cognitive behavioral therapies and twelve step facilitation skills, use of community resources and ability to serve as an appropriate role model. Compassion towards people living with behavioral health and substance use issues, and Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS. Ability to convey respect to the target populations are critical. Must learn and apply agency, personnel and program policies and procedures. Must have knowledge and understanding of the current treatment modalities and the ability to train and supervise any Social Work Interns.

Responsibilities

• To provide assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment (individual, group, family therapies, case management, and referral services) of substance use disorders directly to clients of Volunteers of America Mid-States
• Provide clinical services daily to individuals/clients on case load (both individual and group sessions)
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision
• Maintain billing requirements along with understanding of BHSO, AODE and KY Medicaid Regulations
• Manage caseload and client needs
• To develop and monitor service treatment plans for individuals on assigned caseload.
• Work effectively with referral sources and community partners.
• To provide assessment, individual, group, family therapies, case management and referral services to residents (including substance use, behavioral health, job placement and educational programs).
• Document services through current, complete records.
• To provide crisis counseling on personal, financial, employment, behavioral, crisis and substance abuse matters for residents.
• Advise other staff on treatment matters and coordinate team treatment as appropriate.
• To maintain statistical data on all residents on caseload through reporting.
• To review service plans with staff and update files in accordance with CRR.
• To monitor and enforce compliance of residents within programs as assigned.
• To complete initial intakes as assigned.
• To complete discharge planning as assigned.
• To participate in case conferencing and regular staff meetings with addiction recovery team.
• To assist with daily operations of the residential program and coverage (including holidays and any aftercare programs within programs) as needed.
• Assist with special projects such as Quality Assurance and to assist with ensuring compliance with
  
  

COA standards and CRR requirements.

• Assist with documentation control on therapy files as assigned.
• Participate in regular client review.
• Maintain a current CPR and First Aid certificate.
• Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI committee.
• Responsible for being on call on a rotation between other clinical staff. On call requires being physically present on a Saturday rotation from 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm and is responsible for completing intake assessments, individual / group sessions as needed, family visitation, and other duties as assigned.
• Other duties assigned.
  
  

There is a $5000.00 Sign on Bonus for this position!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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