Clinical Therapist - Mending Point - Central Kentucky

The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

403b retirement plan with 3% match

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Methodist Home of Kentucky in Kentucky is seeking a Community Services Clinician to deliver therapeutic services to youth and families. You will participate in a multidisciplinary team, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with community partners to support safer, healthier futures.

Candidates should have a Master's degree in Counseling, MFT, Psychology, or Social Work and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with a commitment to diversity and ongoing licensure maintenance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or Social Work.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in related field of licensure.
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support the agency's mission and respect for diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic, clinical behavioral health services to youth and families.
• Crisis intervention, risk assessment, treatment planning, and therapy (individual, family, group).
• Coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team and with community partners.
• Ensure licensure requirements are maintained and pursue independent licensure as applicable.
• Travel within identified service areas as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Documentation skills

Engagement with families

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, MFT, Psychology or Social Work

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Services Clinician

Mending Point, Central Kentucky is the community services branch of The United Methodist Home. Community Services Counseling Services provides out-patient and school-based therapy along with Targeted Case Management. Our campus is located in Nicholasville, KY.

For more than 155 years, KyUMH has served youth and families through residential treatment and supportive services designed to help young people build safer, healthier, and more stable futures.

Applicant’s primary responsibility is to provide therapeutic, clinical behavioral health services to youth and their families. Applicants must be willing to participate in a multidisciplinary team approach with community partners and be willing to travel within the identified service areas.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Applicants are expected to provide services including but not limited to crisis intervention/risk assessment; treatment planning; education; intensive out-patient services; individual, family, group and collateral therapy and referral.
• Applicants are to provide supervision and care under the directives of an individualized comprehensive treatment plan in compliance with all applicable directives.
• Applicants are responsible for maintaining current knowledge of discipline-specific requirements of corresponding licensing board
• Applicants are expected to ensure appropriate and timely renewal of licensure and certification.
• Applicants must maintain eligibility for independent licensure, as applicable.

Caseloads may include diverse populations with a variety of clinical needs.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR JOB

Education:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or Social Work

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in related field of licensure

Other:

• Effective communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
• Demonstrates professional maturity and respect for others
• Ability to support the agency's mission and philosophy, and demonstrate respect for cultural diversity and team-centric harmony

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong clinical documentation knowledge and skills
• Strong computer skills (experience using EMR system preferred)

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of current auto insurance
• Must submit to required background checks and pre-hire drug screening.

Benefits

• Paid training as you learn how to support youth with trauma
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance; 403b retirement plan with 3% match
• Excellent Paid time off for vacation & sick
• Nine Holidays
• Tuition assistance and continuing education support

Equal Opportunity Employer

KyUMH is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status,sexual orientation, or gender identity.