Clinical Therapist - Independent Living Program
Lexington, KY
Full Time
Experienced
Do you have a passion for youth? Do you want to see every child have a bright future, no matter their past? Join the team at the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (KyUMH).
Why work for us...
KyUMH has over 150 years of experience serving youth who have experienced trauma. We have a strong team culture centered around helping our clients find healing through professional therapeutic interventions.
You Will Receive:
- Paid training as you learn how to support youth with trauma
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance; 403b retirement plan with 3% match
- Paid time off for sick time, vacation, and mental health care
- Eight holidays, plus one floating holiday to use as you wish
- Tuition assistance and continuing education support
RETENTION BONUS OF $500 GIVEN AT 3 MOS/6 MOS/9 MOS FOR A TOTAL OF $1500.00!
KyUMH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About this position
Classification: ExemptStatus: Full Time
Hours: 40-50 Hours per week as scheduled to meet program needs.
Rotates on call responsibility with other clinical staff.
Division/Department: Treatment
Primary Shift: First
Reports to: ILP Clinical Director
Pay: $49,000.00 to $55,000.00/year salary dependent on licensure/independent licensure
Summary of Function
Job Specifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have a valid Kentucky driver’s license.
- Prior experience in mental health treatment or residential care for children.
- Must have a Master’s degree from an accredited university in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field
- Licensed as or eligible for licensure in KY as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Fee-based Pastoral Counselor, Psychologist, Psychological Associate. Those candidates without independent licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Ph.D, Psychological Associate with Autonomous Functioning) must be eligible to work toward independent licensure and meet the eligibility guidelines of their respective regulating boards. Examples of eligibility include persons licensed as a Certified Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Professional Counseling Associate (LPCA), etc. The candidate must possess knowledge of the specific requirements of his/her licensing body including supervision requirements. Clinical therapists are required to access supervision as required by their individual licensing boards (in KY). Individuals may inquire about supervision that could be available in-house, but the individual is responsible for securing supervision if that is not available within the agency.
- Successful completion of a thorough background check.
- Is trained in CPR and First Aid. Remains current.
- Therapists will exhibit skill in assessment as necessary to develop a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment/history that includes issues that are a focus of treatment.
- Therapists will exhibit knowledge of DSM V diagnostic criteria and the use of the multi-axial system utilized for the purpose of identifying behavioral health issues in youth in this setting.
- Therapists will exhibit skill in treatment planning that is focused on client strengths and needs as identified in the assessment process with the client. Treatment planning will define goals and objectives that are individualized to client needs with updates to reflect any change in treatment focus.
- Therapists will exhibit skill in delivery of treatment services that reflect needs of client as determined through assessment and treatment planning.
- Mentors treatment team members to develop/maintain effective skills necessary to respond to traumatized clients and support a trauma informed care system.
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