Outpatient Therapist

River Valley Behavioral Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Vision, Telehealth

PTO + 9 holidays

Retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs

Clinical supervision

Wellness & employee assistance

Mileage reimbursement for work related

PSLF - eligible employer

Job summary

RiverValley Behavioral Health in Owensboro, KY is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to serve individuals, couples, families, and groups with various behavioral health challenges.

You will conduct assessments, create treatment plans with measurable goals, and deliver evidence-based therapies in an outpatient setting, collaborating with other professionals to provide comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services or health-related field.
• Licensure or certification as required by Kentucky state board (LPCC, LCSW, LPP, PsyD, PhD, LMFT, etc.).
• State requirements to provide clinical services will be considered for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, couples, and/or family therapy and other therapeutic interventions.
• Develop clinically appropriate, individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of PHI in compliance with laws and agency policies.
• Provide culturally appropriate, person-centered services for diverse populations.
• Seek supervision or consultation when appropriate based on case complexity and risk.
• Address crises with risk assessment, level of care decisions, referrals, and safety planning.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with supervisor and team to determine caseload and schedule.

Skills

Therapeutic skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

EHR familiarity

Education

Master's degree in human services or health-related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Owensboro, KY 42301, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Master's degree, Salary Range: $54,080.00 - $71,760.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Occasional, Job Shift: Day, The Outpatient Therapist will serve individuals, couples, families, and/or groups dealing with various behavioral health challenges. The Outpatient Therapist position involves conducting assessments, treatment planning, and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions in an outpatient setting. The Outpatient Therapist will collaborate with other mental health professionals and community resources to provide comprehensive care.

Why Choose RiverValley Behavioral Health?

RiverValley Behavioral Health is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), expanding access to high-quality, integrated care in the communities we serve. Join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful impact.

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth)
• Paid time off + 9 holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs
• Clinical supervision
• Wellness & employee assistance programs
• Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer

Essential Functions:

Therapeutic Clinical Services:

• Provides individual, couples, and/or family therapy and other therapeutic interventions as appropriate to meet expectations of contracts, company policies and procedures, service modalities(s), and best practice expectations.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop clinically appropriate individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, setting measurable goals and appropriate interventions, and ensures plans are updated regularly based on the client’s progress.
• Maintains confidentiality, integrity, and security of protected health information (PHI) in compliance with all applicable agency, state, and federal laws applicable to privacy and security policies and procedures.
• Provides culturally appropriate services that are person-centered and culturally relevant to diverse populations.
• Demonstrates the ability to seek out consultation and supervision when appropriate based on situation, complexity, and potential risk factors.
• Provides clinically appropriate interventions to crises including risk and level of care assessment, referrals, and crisis safety planning.

Documentation:

• Completes and maintains accurate, timely, and confidential records, including progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and discharge summaries per agency and regulatory standards.
• Documents all services provided in a manner that is person-centered and meets quality improvement goals.

Staff Development Activities:

• Engages in ongoing professional development through training, workshops, and conferences.
• Stays current on best practices, new research, and developments in the field of behavioral health treatment.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and agency training

Other:

• In collaboration with Supervisor, develops a set schedule of work hours and corresponding caseload size. Changes to schedule made in collaboration with supervisor based on clinician availability and agency need.
• Completes other administrative support duties and special projects as developed and assigned.

Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in human services or health-related field (including, but not limited to counseling, social work, psychology, etc.)
• Independent certification or licensure as required by the Kentucky state board of the appropriate discipline to provide clinical services (i.e., LPCC, LCSW, LPP, PsyD, PhD, LCADC, LMFT, etc.)
• Any candidate who can meet state requirements to provide clinical services within their field will be considered.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong therapeutic skills, including familiarity with a range of therapeutic modalities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.