THERAPIST II

Position Summary

The Outpatient Therapist II is an advanced clinician responsible for providing quality psychosocial assessment and psychotherapy services to individuals experiencing mental illness, behavior problems, and/or substance misuse issues. Services may be provided in a variety of settings, including the clinic, community, and home. The position includes collaboration with other agency staff (case manager, peer support, psychiatry, etc.) and outside entities (DCBS, courts, schools, etc.).

• Independently complete clinical evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and diagnostic screenings.
• Deliver individual, family, collateral, psychoeducation, and/or group therapy using evidence-based/informed interventions.
• Participate in intake, referral, orientation, and engagement activities for new clients.
• Provide services to general outpatient, co-occurring, and assigned specialty populations (first episode psychosis, youth, adults, dual-diagnosis) as applicable.
• Assist in crisis response, including gathering information, coordinating with staff, and supporting safety planning, potentially including on-call work through Adult Crisis Services.
• Develop and update person-centered recovery treatment plans independently.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record.

• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical staffing, consultations, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Communicate professionally with referral sources, families, community partners, and internal staff.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, families, referral sources, community partners, and coworkers.
• Collaborate with school systems, law enforcement, community agencies, and other partners as applicable.
• Participate in committees or work groups when assigned, if applicable.
• Support continuity of care between programs (e.g., outpatient therapy, case management, psychiatry).
• Serve as a resource to staff by providing informal consultation and clinical perspectives when appropriate.

• Adhere to ethical standards, agency policies, state regulations, and clinical best practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices and emerging research relevant to assigned populations.
• Maintain expectations regarding quality of care and agency deliverables.
• Maintain professional conduct that reflects agency core values.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

• Master's degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family, Psychology, or related mental health field from an accredited institution.
• Fully licensed in Kentucky (LCSW, LPCC, LPA, LPP, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Meet Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Carry no history of malpractice or board sanctions.
• Pass Criminal Record Check and Sexual Offender Registry Check.
• Ability to work independently with scheduling, organizing workload, completing tasks in a timely manner, and functioning with professionals from other disciplines cooperatively and helpfully.
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illnesses, severe emotional disturbances, and/or substance use disorders in a psychotherapy setting is preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support clinic needs.

• Ability to sit for extended periods during sessions and documentation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and travel between clinic sites or community settings as needed.
• Maintain documentation and follow all policies, timelines, and ethical standards.
• Must participate in regional on-call schedule rotation.
• Performance will be evaluated, at minimum annually, on professional conduct, documentation timeliness, engagement in supervision, responsiveness to feedback, and development of core clinical skills.

• Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.
• Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.
• Trust/Respect – Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.
• Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.
• Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.