Outpatient Therapist

About the role

The Therapist has the primary responsibility for the assessment, planning and implementation of the treatment for clients in our outpatient/substance abuse program. This includes providing direct services, mobilizing resources, conducting diagnostic assessments, writing care plans, overseeing treatment services, promoting RE and Re-group, and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, collateral, group and family therapy.
• Conducts and documents diagnostic assessments and treatment goals/objectives within the appropriate time frame.
• Directs the planning and writing of the client’s care plan.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of treatment services for their clients.
• Promotes a positive view of RE and Re-group to the public and outside agencies.
• Provides individual, group, collateral and family treatment, as appropriate, to clients based on clinical issues and treatment needs.
• Maintains current therapy notes, treatment reports, and other written documentation and correspondence according to agency policy and within appropriate time frames.
• Attends all therapist meetings and assists in developing appropriate intervention techniques.
• Maintains current licensure and stays within ethical guidelines provided by your licensure board.
• Participates in supervision and consultation on a regular basis.
• Collaborates effectively with other assigned Re-group services and community partners.
• Maintains a consistent, quality treatment approach to all clients on their caseload.
• Ensures all necessary records are maintained and kept confidential.
• Ensures entries in all treatment plans, and narrative reports to Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) are done in a professional, concise and timely manner.
• Participates in “on call” schedule when appropriate.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a Human Services or related field from an accredited university is required.
• Must hold or be eligible for a clinical KY Masters-level licensure (CSW, LCSW, LPCA, LPCC, LPA, LPP, LMFT, CADC, or LCADC).

Qualifications

• Ramey-Estep/Re-group is an approved National Health Service Corp (NHSC) site so independently licensed clinicians can apply for student loan repayment through this program with a 2-year service commitment.
• This position can potentially serve clients in the following Kentucky counties: Bourbon, Harrison, Nicholas, Scott and the surrounding area.
• - Starting salary of $60,000/annually with a professional clinical license!
• The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus, starting at $3,000!
• Benefits include: 401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee assistance program, flexible schedule, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, professional development assistance, referral program, vision insurance, company-paid clinical supervision, company-paid licensure fees, company-paid licensure exam fees, company-paid licensure exam preparation, licensure application submission assistance.