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Adolescent Outpatient Therapist

SUN Behavioral Kentucky·Erlanger, Kentucky

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

As a Group-Based Therapist, you will lead group therapy sessions and guide patients through their treatment journey. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to inform patient care plans and maintain a therapeutic environment.

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  • SUN
  • Behavioral
  • Kentucky -
  • Erlanger,
  • KY 41018Position
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  • Category: Health CareGroup-Based Therapist – SUN Outpatient Center (Erlanger, KY) Transform Lives. Elevate Your Clinical Impact. Grow With a Team That Believes in You. The SUN Outpatient Center in Erlanger, KY is expanding our clinical team and seeking a dedicated, mission-driven Group-Based Therapist to support adults participating in our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This role is ideal for a clinician who feels energized by group facilitation, values interdisciplinary teamwork, and is passionate about delivering high-impact mental health treatment in a structured outpatient setting. Why This Role Matters As a Group-Based Therapist, you will serve as a central clinical voice in the patient experience. You will guide individuals through their most pivotal moments of change—helping them regain stability, discover strengths, and rebuild hope. Your work will directly influence treatment outcomes. Your insight will shape the direction of multidisciplinary planning. And your presence will create a safe, therapeutic environment where patients can heal and thrive. This is more than a therapy role. It’s an opportunity to practice at the top of your license, expand your clinical skill set, and make a real-world, measurable impact on those who need it most.
  • What
  • You’ll
  • Do
  • As a core member of the treatment team, you will: Lead Transformational Group Therapy Facilitate structured, evidence-based group sessions for PHP and IOP participants Tailor interventions to patients’ needs using modalities such as CBT, DBT, interpersonal process, and psychoeducation Create an emotionally safe and therapeutically rich group environment Groups are capped at 10 Guide Patient Progress Conduct clinical assessments, progress evaluations, and risk screenings Support patients across their treatment journey with compassion, clarity, and consistency Collaborate in an Interdisciplinary Team Participate in treatment team meetings with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and care coordinators Contribute your insights to inform patient care plans and overall treatment direction Communicate effectively with families, referral partners, and community providers as appropriate Support Program Excellence Maintain clinical documentation that reflects quality, accuracy, and therapeutic depth Uphold program standards while contributing to continuous improvement Bring creativity and leadership to help shape the future of our outpatient services QualificationsWhat You Bring Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field Active KY clinical license (CSW, LPCA, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC preferred but not required) Experience facilitating therapeutic groups in mental health or substance use treatment Strong clinical judgment, interpersonal skills, and a calm, grounded therapeutic presence Passion for teamwork, patient-centered care, and helping individuals achieve meaningful recovery

What We Offer

We provide licensure supervision Supportive team culture A collaborative clinical environment where your voice is valued and your skills are developed The opportunity to work with a talented interdisciplinary team committed to holistic patient care Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits A role that offers continuous growth—professionally, clinically, and personally The chance to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families every single day Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re passionate about leading groups, committed to clinical excellence, and motivated by meaningful work, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help us bring hope, healing, and strength to the patients we serve.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant field and an active KY clinical license. Experience in facilitating therapeutic groups and strong interpersonal skills are also required.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Group Facilitation
  • Mental Health Treatment
  • Therapeutic Environment
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Psychoeducation
  • Substance Use Treatment
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Compassionate Support
  • Evidence-Based Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Interpersonal Process

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Licensure Supervision
  • Supportive Team Culture
  • Continuous Growth
  • Collaborative Clinical Environment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Erlanger, Kentucky
Posted
Mar 31, 2026
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SUN Behavioral Kentucky

Serving Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. The mission of SUN Behavioral Health is to partner with communities to solve the unmet needs of those who suffer from mental illness and addiction. We improve psychiatric services for communities by providing compassionate and...

IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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