Family Therapist - Team Oriented/Mission Driven!

 The Clinician for the START Program provides clinical services and care coordination for individuals and families that present for treatment through direct referrals with the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS). In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team from both DCBS and Eastern Kentucky University, the clinician will provide services including but not limited to: crisis intervention and risk assessment; person-centered recovery planning and on-going assessment; client education; individual, family, group and collateral therapy and referral and advocacy. The clinical caseload is shared among the team members and the clinician is expected to provide services to each individual based on their needs and goals for recovery. The START Program clinician is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation. 

Required Education and Experience 

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field; license as required by Kentucky professional boards and billing sources 
• Valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance 

Preferred Education and Experience 

• Experience working with individuals and families who experience various mental, behavioral, and substance abuse conditions 
• Qualified Mental Health Professional 
• Licensed Independent Practitioner 

Essential Functions 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 Clinical services 

• Provide care coordination to clients and families referred to the START Program for child protection concerns regarding caregivers and substance use. 
• Provides effective treatment of medically necessary mental and behavioral conditions in individuals and families 
• Assess and integrate historical, psychosocial and medical information into a client’s person-centered recovery plan 
• Monitor the need for continuation of services and/or change in level of intensity of services 
• Monitor all randomized drug screens through the CAPS office 
• Utilize Partners for Change Outcome Management System (PCOMS) in assessments and clinical treatment episodes 
• Delivers services in a mobile fashion and in accordance with START standards and fidelity measures 
• Manage situations involving client risk and provide crisis clinical services that help de-escalate crisis situations and promote stability 
• Manage a caseload that may include diverse populations with a variety of clinical needs of both adults and children 

While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements. 

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