Therapist I (55495)
About The Position
The Therapist I provides psychosocial assessment and psychotherapy services to individuals experiencing mental illness, behavioral problems, and/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—and external partners such as DCBS, courts, and schools. The role is performed under supervision and requires adherence to the defined scope of practice, clinical supervision requirements, agency policies, state regulations, ethical standards, and clinical best practices. The Therapist I supports clinical evaluations, assessments, diagnostic screenings, therapy, treatment planning, client engagement, crisis response, and documentation. The position participates in interdisciplinary coordination and supports continuity of care across agency programs. It may involve on-call work or participation in a regional on-call rotation when applicable. Work requires flexibility to support clinic needs and the ability to travel between clinic sites or community settings as needed.
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, such as CSW, LPCA, LPA, or MFTA.
- 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.
- Must have no history of malpractice or board sanctions.
- Must pass a Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry Check.
- Ability to independently manage scheduling, 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 adhere to supervision requirements and operate strictly within the defined scope of practice.
- Must maintain documentation and follow policies, timelines, and ethical standards.
- Must participate in a regional on-call schedule rotation, if applicable.
- Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support clinic needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a psychotherapy setting with individuals with severe mental illnesses, severe emotional disturbances, and/or substance use disorders.
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.
- 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 assigned committees or workgroups, if applicable.
- Support continuity of care between programs, including outpatient therapy, case management, psychiatry, peer support, residential services, and crisis services.
- Adhere to ethical standards, agency policies, state regulations, and clinical best practices.
- Participate in clinical supervision as required by state licensure.
- Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices and emerging research relevant to assigned populations.
- Maintain expectations regarding quality of care and agency deliverables, and conduct oneself in a manner reflecting agency core values.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
