Clinical Therapist - Mending Point - Central Kentucky

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.

• 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. 

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

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Strong clinical documentation knowledge and skills

Strong computer skills (experience using EMR system preferred)

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.