Job Description Job Description A mental health clinic in Lexington, KY is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Mental Health Therapist to join their team!Check out the details below:
Title: Mental Health Therapist
Job Type: Permanent / Direct Hire
Setting: Outpatient - Adult, Group
Location: Lexington, KY
Schedule: Full-time, days
Pay: Competitive based on education and experience, full benefits package
Sign-on bonus: $5K paid out at 6-month, 9-month, and 1-year mark
The Mental Health Therapist duties to include but not limited to:
-Comprehensive assessment of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbances, substance abuse issues or inability to function or maintain in the community
-Assist law enforcement, family members and others with the admission process, both voluntary and emergency detentions
-Assign persons in need of treatment to the appropriate outpatient program and coordinates inpatient admissions through the medical staff
-Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the organizations community relations program and continuous quality improvement activities
REQUIREMENTS:
-Master s degree in a mental health related field (Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or similar)
-Licensed to provide therapy with or without supervision (LPC, LPCA, LPCC, CSW, LCSW, or equivalent)
-CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification (such as BLS, CPI, etc.)
-Previous clinical experience in assessment and evaluation preferred
-An ideal candidate would be passionate about group work and community growth
APPLY TODAY with an updated resume to be immediately considered!
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