Assisted Outpatient Treatment; AOT) Therapist

North Key Community Care is seeking an Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Therapist. The Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Therapist serves as a clinical member of North Key Community Care's AOT Program, providing community-based behavioral health assessment, treatment, care coordination, outreach, and therapeutic services to individuals participating in Assisted Outpatient Treatment under Kentucky's Tim's Law. The AOT Therapist works closely with clients, treatment providers, family members, courts, hospitals, and community partners to support treatment adherence, psychiatric stability, recovery, and successful community living.

WO RK LOCATION
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Varied as Assigned (NK Office, Community-Based Services, Client Residences, and Other Community Locations).
Work Hours: Generally, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.
INDEPENDENT LICENSURE IN KY IS REQUIRED.

• Salary: $75,000 annually.
• Potential for up to 12% annual contingency bonus
• Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days the first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Individual and family insurance coverage:
  Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
• HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional Development
• FREE Supervision!
• Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

• Master’s Degree or above in a clinical field of study related to behavioral health from an accredited institution. Licensed independently or willingness to obtain independent licensure while under supervision,
• Relevant education, training, experience, knowledge, and expertise to meet the needs of clients through individual, family, and group therapy, including but not limited to addressing trauma and promoting recovery of children with serious emotional disturbance and/or adults with serious mental illness.
• Knowledge of Housing First principles, trauma-informed care, homeless services systems, and housing resources preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the service area required.

• Ability to provide services in community and non-traditional treatment settings.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Experience providing community-based behavioral health services, outreach, case management, or care coordination preferred.
• Provide treatment and monitoring services for individuals participating in Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) under Tim's Law.
• Monitor compliance with court-ordered treatment plans and document client participation in required services.
• Conduct outreach and engagement efforts to maintain participation in treatment and reduce barriers to care.
• Coordinate services among behavioral health providers, primary care providers, hospitals, community agencies, and other treatment partners.
• Collaborate with family members, natural supports, and caregivers when appropriate and authorized.
• Communicate with court personnel, attorneys, hospitals, law enforcement, case managers, and other stakeholders regarding treatment progress, compliance, and service needs.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and multidisciplinary staffing related to AOT participants.
• Assist clients in accessing psychiatric services, healthcare, housing resources, benefits, employment supports, transportation, and other community resources.
• Participate in crisis intervention, stabilization efforts, and safety planning as needed.
• Assist in supporting successful community tenure and reducing hospitalization, incarceration, and homelessness.
• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations.
• Perform assessments…