THERAPIST II

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Therapist II is an advanced clinician responsible for providing quality psychosocial assessment and psychotherapy services to individuals who are experiencing mental illness, behavior problems, and/or substance misuse issues. Services could be provided in a variety of settings including the clinic, community, and home. Position will include collaboration with other positions within the agency (i.e. case manager, peer support, psychiatry, etc.) and outside of the agency (i.e. DCBS, courts, schools, etc.).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Support & Service Delivery

• Independently completing clinical evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and diagnostic screenings.
• Deliver individual, family, collateral, psychoeducation and/or group therapy, using evidenced based/informed interventions.
• Participate in intake, referral, orientation, and engagement activities for new clients.
• Provide services to outpatient, co-occurring, and assigned specialty populations (i.e. first episode psychosis, youth, adults, dual-diagnosis, residential) as applicable.
• Assist in crisis response, including gathering information, coordinating with staff, and supporting safety planning. This may include on call work through Adult Crisis Services.
• Independently develop and update person centered recovery treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record.

Team & Collaboration

• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical staffing, consultations, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Communicate professionally with referral sources, families, community partners, and internal staff.
• 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 committees or workgroups when assigned, if applicable.
• Support continuity of care between programs (e.g., outpatient therapy, case management, psychiatry, peer support, residential, crisis).
• Serve as a resource to staff by providing informal consultation and clinical perspectives when appropriate.

Professional Practice

• Adhere to ethical standards, agency policies, state regulations, and clinical best practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices and emerging research relevant to assigned populations.
• Maintain expectations regarding quality of care and agency deliverables.
• Maintain professional conduct that reflects agency core values.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family, Psychology or related mental health field from an accredited institution.
• Must be fully licensed in Kentucky (LCSW, LPCC, LPA, LPP, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Must meet Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Carry no history of malpractice or board sanctions.
• Must pass Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry Check.
• Ability to work independently regarding scheduling time, organizing workload, completing a variety of task in a timely manner, and functioning with professionals from other disciplines in a cooperative and helpful manner.
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illnesses, severe emotional disturbances and/or substance use disorders in a psychotherapy setting preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support clinic needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS:

• 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.
• Maintain documentation and follow all policies, timelines, and ethical standards.
• Must participate in regional on-call schedule rotation.
• Performance will be evaluated, at minimum annually, on professional conducts, documentation timeliness, engagement in supervision, responsiveness to feedback, and development of core clinical skills.

CORE VALUES:

All employees must be willing to live our company's core values.

• Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.
• Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.
• Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.
• Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.
• Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.