What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL THERAPIST - Mending Point Community Services position at The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.?
Mending Point Community Services Counseling Services is a branch of the United Methodist Home. Community Services Counseling Services provides out-patient and school-based therapy along with Targeted Case Management. Our office is located in Nicholasville, KY.
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
- Excellent 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
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION |
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.
MINOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
Applicants need to acknowledge that 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.
