Outpatient Therapist (LCSW/LPCC) – Day Shift, Make an Impact

Ridge Behavioral Health System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Ridge Behavioral Health System seeks an Outpatient Therapist for a full-time day-shift role in Lexington, KY. The position offers therapy for children, adolescents and adults within a free-standing psychiatric hospital setting, with a focus on comprehensive treatment planning, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and advancing patient outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a mental health field, state licensure or licensure eligibility, crisis intervention and CPR training,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or other mental health field required.
• Certification or licensure in social work or mental health field required (e.g., LCSW, LPCC, LMFT).
• Crisis intervention training and CPR required.
• One to two years of mental health experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communication; time management; maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic group and family treatment to patients with mental and substance abuse diagnosis.
• Coordinate treatment through treatment planning and the treatment team process.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop/implement groups to enhance treatment.
• Collaborate with treatment team to review progress and adjust plans as needed.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Case management

Time management

Confidentiality

Age-appropriate care

Education

Master's degree in social work or other mental health field

Job description

Ridge Behavioral Health System seeks an Outpatient Therapist for a full-time day-shift role in Lexington, KY. The position offers therapy for children, adolescents and adults within a free-standing psychiatric hospital setting, with a focus on comprehensive treatment planning, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and advancing patient outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a mental health field, state licensure or licensure eligibility, crisis intervention and CPR training,