Trauma-Informed Youth Therapist (Residential)

Open Door Youth Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Door Youth Services in Kentucky is seeking a licensed clinical professional to conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based therapy to youth in residential care.

You will collaborate with residential staff, schools, and medical providers, maintain documentation, and participate in treatment planning and discharge planning. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and family education, with a schedule 9:00–17:00 Monday through Friday and occasional evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Indiana licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent) or eligibility for supervised licensure.
• Experience with youth in residential treatment or behavioral health preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, CBT, family systems, and crisis intervention.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• At least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, social skills, and trauma recovery.
• Collaborate with residential staff, case managers, schools, courts, medical providers, and other partners to coordinate care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and discharge planning.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed support as needed.
• Educate and support families throughout treatment.
• Participate in professional development and staff training.
• Support Open Door's Trauma-Informed Treatment: The Restorative Approach model.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field

Job description

Open Door Youth Services in Kentucky is seeking a licensed clinical professional to conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based therapy to youth in residential care.

You will collaborate with residential staff, schools, and medical providers, maintain documentation, and participate in treatment planning and discharge planning. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and family education, with a schedule 9:00–17:00 Monday through Friday and occasional evenings or weekends.