Clinical Therapist

Apis Services Inc • California, KY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Therapist will complete intakes for new clients entering the residential program, coordinate the development and ongoing implementation of each client’s individual treatment plan, and provide all necessary individual, group, and family treatment as indicated by the treatment needs of the client. This role involves evaluating clients’ progress on treatment goals and objectives in conjunction with the treatment team, client, and family, and chairing initial and quarterly treatment plan meetings. The therapist will coordinate discharge planning as an ongoing process of treatment, maintain regular contact with Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) workers and others involved in the client’s treatment, and provide family therapy when indicated. Responsibilities include assessing, developing, and evaluating client goals and objectives, completing documentation such as therapy notes, summaries, treatment plans, and assessment forms within regulatory guidelines. The therapist will also assume a leadership role in the cottage treatment team, provide referral and linkage to community resources, and assist in crisis intervention efforts, including participating in physical management of clients when necessary and maintaining on-call responsibilities. A key aspect of this role is responding respectfully and effectively to people of all backgrounds, recognizing, affirming, and valuing the worth of individuals, families, and communities.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree: Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Must hold and maintain active Kentucky licensure (LPCA, LPCC, LCSW, CSW, or LMFT).
• Minimum: 2 years of experience working with children and/or families.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team and liaison with community resources.
• Proficiency in DSM-V and a wide range of therapeutic techniques.
• Proficiency in Word/Computer systems and a valid driver’s license (must be able to drive a 12-passenger van).

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience and knowledge of mental health systems, risk management, and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Completes intake for new clients entering the residential program, coordinates the development and ongoing implementation of each client’s individual treatment plan, and provides all necessary individual, group, and family treatment as indicated by the treatment needs of the client.
• Evaluates clients’ progress on treatment goals and objectives in conjunction with the treatment team, client, and family, and chairs initial and quarterly treatment plan meetings.
• Coordinates discharge planning as an ongoing process of treatment.
• Maintains regular contact with Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) workers and others involved in the client’s treatment, including client’s family and significant others, as dictated by the treatment plan and regulations.
• Provides family therapy when indicated.
• Responsible for assessing, developing, and evaluating client goals and objectives.
• Completes documentation, including individual and group therapy notes, monthly and quarterly summaries, treatment plans, and assessment forms within regulatory guidelines and time frames.
• Assumes a leadership role in the cottage treatment team in assuring that each client’s treatment, care, and safety needs are being met.
• Provides referral and linkage to other community resources to ensure that treatment goals are met.
• Acts as a liaison between Holly Hill and those community resources.
• Assists in any crisis intervention efforts to maintain the safety of the clients, including participating in physical management of clients when necessary, and maintains on-call responsibilities for crisis intervention and clinical direction as needed.
• Responds respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, race, ethnic backgrounds, and religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $70,000+ annually (commensurate with experience)
• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
• Commitment to Growth: We value expertise. Higher starting salaries are available for candidates exceeding minimum requirements. Our package is designed to be competitive and reflective of the skills you bring to the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level