Therapist I

CAYA Collaborative Care•Glasgow, KY

4d•$55,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Therapist I provides psychosocial assessment and psychotherapy services to people experiencing mental illness, behavior problems, or substance misuse. Services may be delivered in clinic, community, or home settings. The position collaborates with agency colleagues, including case managers, peer support staff, and psychiatry, as well as external partners such as DCBS, courts, and schools. The therapist performs clinical work under supervision, including assessments, diagnostic screening, individual and group therapy, client intake and engagement, treatment planning, documentation, and support for crisis response. The role serves general outpatient, co-occurring, and assigned specialty populations as applicable. It also supports interdisciplinary coordination, continuity of care, ethical practice, and compliance with agency policies, regulations, supervision requirements, and clinical standards.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family, Psychology, or a related mental health field from an accredited institution.
Must be licensed or license-eligible in Kentucky (CSW, LPCA, LPA, MFTA, etc.).
Must meet supervised-practice requirements and participate in supervision as required.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work under supervision and as part of a team.
No history of malpractice or board sanctions.
Must pass a Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry Check.
Ability to independently schedule time, organize workload, complete varied tasks in a timely manner, and work cooperatively with professionals from other disciplines.
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.
Must follow supervision requirements, documentation timelines, agency policies, and ethical standards.
Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support clinic needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with severe mental illnesses, severe emotional disturbances, and/or substance use disorders in a psychotherapy setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with clinical evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and diagnostic screenings under supervision.
Deliver individual, family, collateral, psychoeducation, and/or group therapy using evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions.
Participate in intake, referral, orientation, and engagement activities for new clients.
Provide services to general outpatient, co-occurring, and assigned specialty populations as applicable.
Assist with crisis response under supervision, including gathering information, coordinating with staff, and supporting safety planning.
Help develop and update person-centered recovery treatment plans.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical staffing, consultations, and interdisciplinary coordination.
Communicate professionally with referral sources, families, community partners, and internal staff within the boundaries of supervision.
Collaborate with school systems, law enforcement, community agencies, and other partners as applicable.
Participate in assigned committees or workgroups, if applicable.
Support continuity of care between programs, including outpatient therapy, case management, psychiatry, peer support, residential, and crisis services.
Adhere to ethical standards, agency policies, state regulations, and clinical best practices.
Participate in clinical supervision as required by state licensure and operate within the defined scope of practice.
Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices and emerging research relevant to assigned populations.
Maintain quality-of-care and agency deliverable expectations and professional conduct reflecting agency core values.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
Participate in regional on-call schedule rotation, if applicable.