Clinical Therapist - Community Services - Owensboro

The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.Owensboro, KY

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Job Description

Mary Kendall Community Services is a branch of the Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes. The organization is a Christ-centered ministry of hope for the healing and wholeness for children and families by providing for the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of children and families.Mary Kendall Community Services provides out-patient and school-based therapy along with Targeted Case Management. The main office is located in Owensboro, KY.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Applicant is expected to provide behavioral health assessments, diagnostics, and clinical treatment for mental health and/or substance use/abuse for children, adults, and families. Treatment plans are developed in coordination with the client and are designed to help address concerns, come to a greater understanding of self, and learn effective personal and interpersonal resource strategies. Applicant is expected to build a relationship and maintain desire and willingness to help the client accomplish his/her individual goals. Applicant will maintain client record(s) as directed by agency policies and procedures.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

Manage a caseload of clients who benefit from counseling services; document progress; maintain other required paperwork and engagement
Engage and facilitates family, individual, and group counseling, skill training, and education programs
Ability to complete comprehensive assessments, accurately perform assessments and determine diagnoses, and treatment plans with updates as applicable
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and competence with various populations, mental health/substance use needs, diversity in spiritual practices, degrees of traumatic experiences and complex psychological presentations
Participate in all required KyUMH trainings; attend staff and team meetings
Abide by all applicable policies, procedures, and program standards set by KyUMH and other pertinent regulatory authorities
Uphold and advance the values, ethics, knowledge, and mission of the profession/discipline while promoting the highest standards of practice

MINOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

May at times conduct therapy in client homes to ensure client obtains all benefits and services necessary to be successful in completing all treatment plan initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS FOR JOB

Education:Master's degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or Social WorkMust possess a current Professional License as required by Kentucky professional boards (LPCA, LPCC, LCADC, LCSW, MFTA, LMFT, etc.)Experience:Independently licensedMinimum of 2 years experience in related field of licensureOther:Effective communication skillsStrong interpersonal and engagement skillsDemonstrates professional maturity and respect for othersProvide as a positive role model to clients and staffAbility 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 skillsStrong clinical documentation knowledge and skillsStrong computer skills (experience using EMR system preferred)Excellent written and oral communication skillsStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Valid Kentucky driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of current auto insurance
Ability to pass all pre-employment testing including, but not limited to, fingerprint clearance, drug screen, and background check

Starting salary determined by licensure and years of experience.Not independently licensed - entry-level salary $49,000 annuallyIndependently license - entry-level salary $55,000 annually

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