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Therapist, Mental Health

Job in McKee, Jackson County, Kentucky, 40441, USA
Listing for: Volunteers of America Mid-States
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Community Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 41000 - 42000 USD Yearly USD 41000.00 42000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: McKee

Join to apply for the Therapist role at Volunteers of America Mid-States

Base pay range: $41,000.00/yr – $42,000.00/yr

Position Title

Therapist

Location

McKee, KY

Employment Type

Full-Time, Salary, Exempt

Program

Family Recovery Program

Reports To

Program Manager

Introduction

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non‑profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.

When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, “volunteer” referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission‑driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

Benefits

Volunteers of America Mid-States offers a rich and robust benefits package that supports a healthy work life balance, including:

  • Health and Wellness — Employee Assistance Plans (EAP), Health and Wellness Program, Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Met Life Legal Plans
  • Financial Wellbeing — Competitive Compensation Packages, Life Insurance (company paid), 403b retirement plan with company fund matching, Employee discounts, Loan forgiveness options through federal programs, All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
  • Work Culture — Commitment Committee, Justice Committee, Integrity Committee, Compassion Committee, Retention Committee
  • Training & Development — VOA LEAD Program (Leadership Development Program), VOA University – Staff Development, VOA Academy – Clinical Training and Development
Job Summary and Qualifications

Responsible for the overall Clinical services to families in the Family Recovery Program in Hardin County, to include children. It requires a reasonable combination of the following knowledge and skills: work with individuals with substance use disorder, use and implement cognitive behavioral therapies, use of community resources and ability to serve as an appropriate role model. Compassion towards people living with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and HIV/AIDS and ability to convey respect to the target populations are critical.

Must learn and apply agency, personnel and program policies and procedures. Must have knowledge and understanding of the current treatment modalities. Preference is given to those who can train and supervise other clinical staff and interns.

What you should have for this role

A master’s degree in social work or related field and the accompanying certification (CSW, MFT, LCPA), with preference for a clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC). Preference also given to candidates who have completed a practicum working in behavioral health and substance use issues.

Responsibilities
  • Manage caseload and client needs
  • Work effectively with referral sources
  • Document services through current, complete records
  • Conduct counseling on personal, family financial, employment, behavioral, crisis and substance abuse matters
  • Advise other staff on treatment matters and coordinate team treatment as appropriate
  • Discuss and review client progress
  • Participate in client review
  • Maintain a current CPR and First Aid certificate
  • Participate in weekly clinical supervision
  • Conduct group and individual sessions daily
  • Maintain billing requirements
  • Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI committee

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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