THERAPIST II (54297)

LifeSkills and Pennyroyal Center; Edmonton (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeSkills and Pennyroyal Center is looking for an Outpatient Therapist II in Kentucky to provide quality psychosocial assessments and psychotherapy services. This role involves working with individuals experiencing mental illness and collaborating with various teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a related field and be fully licensed in Kentucky. Key responsibilities include conducting evaluations, maintaining documentation, and delivering therapy. The position offers an opportunity to impact individuals' lives positively.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant mental health field from an accredited institution.
• Fully licensed in Kentucky (LCSW, LPCC, LPA, LPP, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Experience in psychotherapy with individuals with mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete clinical evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and screenings.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based techniques.
• Maintain documentation in the electronic health record.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with severe mental illnesses

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Fully licensed in Kentucky

Job description

Position Summary

The Outpatient Therapist II is an advanced clinician responsible for providing quality psychosocial assessment and psychotherapy services to individuals experiencing mental illness, behavior problems, and/or substance misuse issues. Services may be provided in a variety of settings, including the clinic, community, and home. The position includes collaboration with other agency staff (case manager, peer support, psychiatry, etc.) and outside entities (DCBS, courts, schools, etc.).

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Support & Service Delivery

• Independently complete clinical evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and diagnostic screenings.
• Deliver individual, family, collateral, psychoeducation, and/or group therapy using evidence-based/informed interventions.
• Participate in intake, referral, orientation, and engagement activities for new clients.
• Provide services to general outpatient, co-occurring, and assigned specialty populations (first episode psychosis, youth, adults, dual-diagnosis) as applicable.
• Assist in crisis response, including gathering information, coordinating with staff, and supporting safety planning, potentially including on-call work through Adult Crisis Services.
• Develop and update person-centered recovery treatment plans independently.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record.

Team & Collaboration

• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical staffing, consultations, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Communicate professionally with referral sources, families, community partners, and internal staff.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, families, referral sources, community partners, and coworkers.
• Collaborate with school systems, law enforcement, community agencies, and other partners as applicable.
• Participate in committees or workgroups when assigned, if applicable.
• Support continuity of care between programs (e.g., outpatient therapy, case management, psychiatry).
• Serve as a resource to staff by providing informal consultation and clinical perspectives when appropriate.

Professional Practice

• Adhere to ethical standards, agency policies, state regulations, and clinical best practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices and emerging research relevant to assigned populations.
• Maintain expectations regarding quality of care and agency deliverables.
• Maintain professional conduct that reflects agency core values.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family, Psychology, or related mental health field from an accredited institution.
• Fully licensed in Kentucky (LCSW, LPCC, LPA, LPP, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Meet Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Carry no history of malpractice or board sanctions.
• Pass Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry Check.
• Ability to work independently with scheduling, organizing workload, completing tasks in a timely manner, and functioning with professionals from other disciplines cooperatively and helpfully.
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illnesses, severe emotional disturbances, and/or substance use disorders in a psychotherapy setting is preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support clinic needs.

Job Requirements and Expectations

• Ability to sit for extended periods during sessions and documentation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and travel between clinic sites or community settings as needed.
• Maintain documentation and follow all policies, timelines, and ethical standards.
• Must participate in regional on-call schedule rotation.
• Performance will be evaluated, at minimum annually, on professional conduct, documentation timeliness, engagement in supervision, responsiveness to feedback, and development of core clinical skills.

Core Values

• Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.
• Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.
• Trust/Respect – Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.
• Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.
• Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.