Clinician - Licensed

The Methodist Home of Kentucky; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Continuing education support

Job summary

Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (KyUMH) is seeking a Clinician focused on personalized, non-insurance-based support to provide on-site mental health services to youth in our shelter and care programs. The clinician will conduct assessments, offer individual and group counseling, and guide care staff on trauma-informed interventions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with case managers, adherence to regulations, and crisis intervention to support youth recovering from trauma.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral field from an accredited program.
• Current Independent Licensure - LPCC, LCSW, LMFT or applicable Kentucky licensure.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site face-to-face mental health counseling sessions.
• Conduct mental health assessments and crisis intervention.
• Provide clinical guidance to case managers and direct care staff; advise Care Team on mental health issues.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and human trafficking screening.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Team guidance

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Social Work/Counseling

Current independent licensure LPCC/LCSW/LMFT

Job description

CLINICIAN - Clinician focused on personalized, non-insurance-based support

Do you have a passion for youth? Do you want to see every child have a bright future? Join the team at the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (KyUMH). KyUMH has over 150 years of experience serving youth who have experienced trauma. Our vision is to be a preferred provider of services so Kentucky can be a preferred place for children and families.

The KyUMH Shelter program provides a safe place for children and youth who are at high risk for trafficking and abuse. These children have fled from violent situations and extreme poverty. Our priority is to help them feel safe, by providing for their physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs.

Why Choose Us?

• We offer a competitive total rewards package (Great PTO!)
• Rewarding work with a diverse team of passionate, mission-driven individuals

With over 150 years of experience, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of youths who have faced trauma. Our team is united by a strong culture of healing and professional therapeutic support.

Benefits include:

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 403b retirement plan with 3% match
• Paid time off for sick time, vacation, and mental health care
• Eight holidays, plus one floating holiday to use as you wish
• Tuition assistance and continuing education support

Salary:

This is a salaried position - billable units are not required.

• Mid-level (one to three years of experience) $61,275 annual salary plus $3,000 recruitment incentive paid in $1,500 increments at hire and again at six months
• Experienced(three+years of experience) $63,275 annual salary plus $3,000 recruitment incentive paid in $1,500 increments at hire and again at six months

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

• The Clinician complies with required clinical documentation, adherence to human trafficking screening, and compliance to state and federal regulations.
• This role provides clinical guidance to Case managers, Care Team Coordinator, Unit Supervisors and direct care staff; and advises the Care Team concerning mental health issues and trauma-informed, behavioral management interventions related to his/her client caseload.
• The Clinician conducts mental health assessments, provides ongoing individual and group counseling services, screens for human trafficking concerns and provides crisis intervention services. The Clinician is under the direct supervision of the Lead Clinician.
• Clinical services are provided on-site in face-to-face sessions.

Qualities and Attributes of an Ideal Candidate:

• Commitment to the Job
• Consistency and Reliability
• Emotional Control
• Empathetic Outlook
• Flexibility
• Handling Stress
• Leading Others
• Practical Thinking
• Relating to Others
• Role Awareness
• Self-motivated
• Time-management
• Working collaboratively

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, or other behavioral discipline in which clinical experience is a program requirement.
• Current Independent Licensure - LPCC, LCSW, LMFT or applicable Kentucky licensure

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working with diverse populations, including refugee and/or unaccompanied children and adolescents
• Three (3) years post-graduate experience
• One-year (1) experience providing direct services to youth and families
• One-year (1) experience delivering community based and/or in-home services
• Highly preferred bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish