Clinical Therapist - Womens

Company: Volunteers of America Mid-States
Location: Louisville
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

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 confront our region's biggest issues head-on, and after 125 years of serving more than 20,000 clients per year, we need someone to help us coordinate some of our organization's essential administrative functions. - We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. - We provide addiction recovery services for men and women and our Freedom House program is a national model for pregnant and parenting women overcoming substance use disorder. - We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. - We provide healing and accountability that brings people together with restorative justice. We provide free, convenient, and confidential HIV testing and education as well as syringe exchange services. 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. We're searching for people to join us in advancing this mission. - 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. -





$5000 Sign On Bonus

$1000 Referral Bonus -



Residential Clinical Therapist , Various Shifts, Ranging from $51,700 - $62,625



Residential Clinical Therapist I -

Has a minimum of a Master's degree in social work or a related field AND the accompanying certification (CSW, MFT, LCPA, CADC) AND up to 3 years of experience in a mental health or addictions field. - This position is a therapist for a residential setting that will require some evening and weekend work and/or on-call hours. - The starting pay for Residential Clinical Therapist I is $51,700 in Louisville, KY. - Employees who meet all of the above criteria AND who accept a position deemed "non-traditional" (for example 12-8pm Mon-Fri or 11a-7pm Sun-Thur) will start at an elevated pay of $54,450 in Louisville. - This does NOT apply to employees working a regular "late night" or filling in on-call weekend or evening duties.



Residential Clinical Therapist II -

Has a Master's degree in social work or a related field AND the accompanying clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or LCADC), AND at least 3 years' experience in mental health or addictions field. - This position is a therapist for a residential setting that will require some evening and weekend work and/or on-call hours. - The starting pay for Residential Clinical Therapist II is $55,025 in Louisville, KY. - Employees who meet all of the above criteria AND who accept a position deem "non-traditional" (for example 12-8pm Mon-Fri or 11a-7pm Sun-Thur) will start at an -elevated pay of $58,225 in Louisville,KY. - This does NOT apply to employees working a regular "late night" or filling in on-call weekend or evening duties.







OVERVIEW:












The Clinical Therapist will be responsible to develop and monitor a service plan in agreement with each resident assigned, in an effort to empower residents to successfully address with their substance use disorder. Will provide assessment, individual, group and family therapies, case management and referral services for residents on a consistent basis. -Will also assist with daily operations/crisis intervention as needed. Will have some on-call and after-hour requirements. Will also be required to assist in other programs such as the men's ARS programs and admissions. -

REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires a minimum of a Master's degree in social work or a related field AND the accompanying certification (CSW, MFT, LCPA) with a preference given to a clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC). The position requires a proven ability in providing clinical services in addition to communications, social casework, and billing requirements with KY Medicaid. -Responsible for the overall clinical services to men/women/children/families that may have behavioral health and substance use issues. -It requires a reasonable combination of the following knowledge and skills; Work with Mental Illness and addiction, use of cognitive behavioral therapies and twelve step facilitation skills, use of community resources and ability to serve as an appropriate role model. Compassion towards people living with behavioral health and substance use issues, and Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS. -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 and the ability to train and supervise any Social Work Interns.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. - To provide assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment (individual, group, family therapies, case - - - management, and referral services) of substance use disorders directly to clients of Volunteers of - - - America Mid-States

2. - Provide clinical services daily to individuals/clients on case load (both individual and group sessions)

3. - Participate in weekly clinical supervision -

4. - Maintain billing requirements along with understanding of BHSO, AODE and KY Medicaid -Regulations

5. - Manage caseload and client needs

6. - To develop and monitor service plans for individuals on assigned caseload.

7. - Work effectively with referral sources and community partners.

8. - To provide assessment, individual, group, family therapies, case management and referral services to -residents (including substance use, behavioral health, job placement and educational programs).

9. - Document services through current, complete records.

10. To provide crisis counseling on personal, financial, employment, behavioral, crisis and substance abuse matters for residents.

11. -Advise other staff on treatment matters and coordinate team treatment as appropriate.

12. -To maintain statistical data on all residents on caseload through reporting.

13. -To review service plans with staff and update files in accordance with CRR.

14. -To monitor and enforce compliance of residents within programs as assigned.

15. -To complete initial intakes as assigned.

16. To complete discharge planning as assigned. -

17. -To participate in case conferencing and regular staff meetings with addiction recovery team.

18. To assist with daily operations of the residential program and coverage (including holidays and any - -aftercare programs within programs) as needed.

19. Assist with special projects such as Quality Assurance and to assist with ensuring compliance with -

- - - COA standards and CRR requirements.

20. Assist with documentation control on therapy files as assigned.

21. Participate in regular client review.

22. Maintain a current CPR and First Aid certificate.

23. Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI committee.

24. Other duties as assigned



BENEFITS:


--- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

--- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

--- Life Insurance

--- Long-Term Disability

--- Short Term Disability

--- Flexible Spending Accounts

--- Health Savings Accounts

--- Critical Illness

--- 403B Retirement Savings Plan

--- Employee Assistance Program

--- Paid Vacation Time (based on eligibility)

--- Paid Sick Time (based on eligibility)



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.

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