Clinical Therapist - Mending Point Community Services
The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.·Nicholasville, Kentucky
The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.·Nicholasville, Kentucky
Provide therapeutic clinical behavioral health services to youth and their families through individual, family, and group therapy. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, treatment planning, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of community partners.
Mending Point, Central Kentucky is the community services branch of The United Methodist Home. Community Services Counseling Services provides out-patient and school-based therapy along with Targeted Case Management. Our campus is located in Nicholasville, KY.
For more than 155 years, KyUMH has served youth and families through residential treatment and supportive services designed to help young people build safer, healthier, and more stable futures.
Community Services Clinician Applicant’s primary responsibility is to provide therapeutic, clinical behavioral health services to youth and their families.
Applicants must be willing to participate in a multidisciplinary team approach with community partners and be willing to travel within the identified service areas.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES Applicants are expected to provide services including but not limited to crisis intervention/risk assessment; treatment planning; education; intensive out-patient services; individual, family, group and collateral therapy and referral.
Applicants are to provide supervision and care under the directives of an individualized comprehensive treatment plan in compliance with all applicable directives.
Applicants are responsible for maintaining current knowledge of discipline-specific requirements of corresponding licensing board Applicants are expected to ensure appropriate and timely renewal of licensure and certification.
Applicants must maintain eligibility for independent licensure, as applicable.
Caseloads may include diverse populations with a variety of clinical needs.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR JOB Education: Master's degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or Social Work Must have a current Professional License as required by Kentucky professional boards (LPCC, LCADC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.) Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in related field of licensure Other: Effective communication skills Strong interpersonal and engagement skills Demonstrates professional maturity and respect for others Ability to support the agency's mission and philosophy, and demonstrate respect for cultural diversity and team-centric harmony KEY COMPETENCIES Strong organizational and time-management skills Strong clinical documentation knowledge and skills Strong computer skills (experience using EMR system preferred) JOB SPECIFICATIONS Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of current auto insurance Must submit to required background checks and pre-hire drug screening.
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 Excellent Paid time off for vacation & sick Nine Holidays Tuition assistance and continuing education support Equal Opportunity Employer KyUMH is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status,sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy and a current Kentucky professional license. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field of licensure is required.
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