Therapist, Mental Health
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
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Base pay range: $41,000.00/yr – $42,000.00/yr
Position TitleTherapist
LocationMcKee, KY
Employment TypeFull-Time, Salary, Exempt
ProgramFamily Recovery Program
Reports ToProgram Manager
IntroductionVolunteers 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.
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
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.
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 LevelEntry level
Employment TypeFull-time
Job FunctionHealth Care Provider
IndustriesNon-profit Organizations
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