Outpatient Therapist (Independently Licensed)

332098 Cumberland River Behavioral Health•McKee, KY

11h

About The Position

The Outpatient Therapist assesses assigned consumers and determines appropriate clinical interventions for children, adolescents, and adults with behavioral health needs and developmental delays. The therapist implements treatment plans based on assessment data and professional practice standards. Practice privileges may include non-intrusive individual, group, family, and marital/couple psychotherapy, as well as screening and diagnostic assessment; privileges are determined according to experience, training, supervised clinical experience, demonstrated competencies, and clinical supervisor input. Additional privileges may be obtained through demonstrated competencies, continuing education, and in-service training. The therapist provides ethical, professional care; maintains accurate and complete client files; delivers services within agency timelines and according to treatment plans; responds promptly to emergencies; and works independently and with multidisciplinary teams. The role also involves maintaining professional relationships with school staff and referral sources and, for school-based services, providing activity reports to referral agencies. The position generally follows Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though other or irregular and flexible hours may be required. The employee provides an average of 18–25 billable service hours per week, with ranges varying by service type. Work may take place outdoors, off-site, or at a Residential Program, and may involve potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials. Direct-care staff must obtain CPR certification within one month of employment and maintain it. Salary is $46,351–$51,265, depending on license and experience.

Requirements

Clinical master’s degree from an accredited school.
Meet the licensure requirements of the respective professional board and function autonomously without supervision.
Pass a criminal record check and drug screening test.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and compassion in problem-solving, conflict, and crisis situations.
Ability to complete record keeping in a timely manner.
Ability to formulate treatment objectives for people served.
Ability to work with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work effectively with people of all races, backgrounds, and needs.
Knowledge of mental health concepts and their practical application.
Ability to reach, push, pull, stoop, bend, stand, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Valid Kentucky Driver’s License and a safe driving record if required for job performance.
CPR certification within one month of employment and maintenance of certification if providing direct care.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned consumers and determine clinical interventions.
Implement treatment plans based on assessment data and professional practice standards.
Provide authorized psychotherapy and screening or diagnostic assessment services within granted practice privileges.
Provide care in accordance with ethical principles and established standards of practice.
Ensure client files are accurate, complete, and contain appropriate content.
Provide services within agency time requirements and as documented in client treatment plans.
Respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
Work effectively with multidisciplinary team members and independently when necessary.
Maintain professional relationships with school faculty, staff, and referral sources.
Provide written and verbal activity reports to referral agencies when providing school-based services.
Provide an average of 18–25 billable service hours per week, as established by the agency.
Participate in required annual infection-control and safety training and, when providing direct care, maintain CPR certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.