Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Lumera Healthcare, LLC; Paducah, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus- E

Paid vacation and sick/personal time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) retirement plan

Relias CEU and professional dev

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lumera Healthcare is seeking a licensed mental health therapist to join our outpatient behavioral health team. The clinician will provide individual, family, and group therapy and develop individualized treatment plans while ensuring documentation meets regulatory standards.

Candidates must hold an active Kentucky license and have experience in behavioral health; credentialing support is offered. The role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and

Qualifications

• Must hold an active or eligible Kentucky license in an applicable behavioral health discipline.
• Previous experience in a behavioral health, clinical counseling, social work, or outpatient setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical intakes and assessments to help establish medical necessity and identify appropriate services.
• Participate in the treatment planning process from intake through discharge based on each client's diagnosis, needs, goals, and progress.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy as clinically appropriate.
• Develop, implement, review, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, payer, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Ensure services provided are medically necessary, evidence-based, client-centered, and within the ethical and legal scope of practice.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Coordinate care with physicians, case managers, community resources, and other service providers when appropriate.
• Participate in case consultations, clinical meetings, and interdisciplinary collaboration as indicated.
• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to all confidentiality, HIPAA, ethical, and compliance requirements.
• Support continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning for clients.

Education

Active Kentucky license in behavioral health

Job description

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Lumera Healthcare

Lumera Healthcare is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our growing outpatient behavioral health team. This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families while working in a collaborative, supportive environment.

At Lumera, our clinicians are supported from intake through discharge so they can focus on what matters most—providing high-quality care to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Mental Health Therapist will:

• Assist with clinical intakes and assessments to help establish medical necessity and identify appropriate services.
• Participate in the treatment planning process from intake through discharge based on each client's diagnosis, needs, goals, and progress.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy as clinically appropriate.
• Develop, implement, review, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, payer, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Ensure services provided are medically necessary, evidence-based, client-centered, and within the ethical and legal scope of practice.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Coordinate care with physicians, case managers, community resources, and other service providers when appropriate.
• Participate in case consultations, clinical meetings, and interdisciplinary collaboration as indicated.
• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to all confidentiality, HIPAA, ethical, and compliance requirements.
• Support continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning for clients.

Why Clinicians Choose Lumera

Lumera Healthcare is 100% outpatient, allowing our clinicians to maintain a more predictable work-life balance.

• No weekend requirements
• No holiday requirements
• No after-hours call rotation
• Assistance with credentialing through major insurance carriers
• Consistent referral stream to help build and maintain your caseload
• Dedicated Call Center support for scheduling and client communication
• User-friendly EMR integrating client management, scheduling, documentation, and billing
• Collaborative clinical and administrative support
• Free continuing education opportunities through Relias

Licensure & Qualifications

Candidates must hold an active or eligible Kentucky license in an applicable behavioral health discipline, including:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Certified Social Worker (CSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA), when appropriate for the position
• Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP), when applicable
• Licensed Psychologist (PhD/PsyD)
• Other qualifying Kentucky behavioral health licensure or credentials appropriate to the services provided

Previous experience in a behavioral health, clinical counseling, social work, or outpatient setting is preferred.

Benefits

As a valued member of the Lumera Healthcare team, eligible employees may receive:

• Competitive compensation with bonus-earning potential
• Paid vacation and sick/personal time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Potential eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment Programs, based on individual and site/program eligibility
• Free CEU and professional development opportunities through Relias
• Opportunities for professional growth within a growing behavioral healthcare organization

Join Lumera Healthcare

If you are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve meaningful change and want to work with a team committed to accessible, high-quality behavioral healthcare, we encourage you to apply.

Come grow with Lumera Healthcare and help us continue building brighter futures for the communities we serve.