Therapist

Volunteers of America Mid-States•Elizabethtown, KY

About The Position

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements. Responsible for the overall Clinical services to families in the Family Recovery Program in Hardin County, to include children. It requires a reasonable combination of the following knowledge and skills; Work with individuals with substance use disorder, ability to use and implement cognitive behavioral therapies and use of community resources and ability to serve as an appropriate role model. Compassion towards people living with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and HIV/AIDS and ability to convey respect to the target populations are critical. Must learn and apply agency, personnel and program policies and procedures. Must have knowledge and understanding of the current treatment modalities. Preference given to those that have the ability to train and supervise other clinical staff and interns.

Requirements

The position requires a minimum of a Master’s degree in social work or a related field AND the accompanying certification (CSW, MFT, LCPA)

Nice To Haves

Preference given to a clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC)
Preference given to candidates who have completed a practicum working in behavioral health and substance use issues.
Preference given to those that have the ability to train and supervise other clinical staff and interns.

Responsibilities

Manage caseload and client needs
Work effectively with referral sources.
Document services through current, complete records.
Counseling on personal, family financial, employment, behavioral, crisis and substance abuse matters.
Advise other staff on treatment matters and coordinate team treatment as appropriate.
Discuss and review client progress
Participate in client review.
Maintain a current CPR and First Aid certificate.
Participate in weekly clinical supervision.
Conduct group and individual sessions daily.
Maintain billing requirements.
Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI committee.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
Health and Wellness Program
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
Short Term Disability
MetLife Legal Plans
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance (company paid)
403b retirement plan with company fund matching
Employee discounts
Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program
VOA University - Staff Development
VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development