Therapist

POSITION TITLE :  Therapist

LOCATION :   London, KY

STATUS : 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 the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following :

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

MetLife 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

(National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

Work Culture

Commitment Committee

Justice Committee

Integrity Committee

Compassion Committee

Retention Committee

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Responsible for the overall Clinical services to families in the Family Recovery Program in Laurel County, to include children.  It requires a reasonable combination of the following knowledge and skills; Work with individuals with substance use disorder, ability to use and implement cognitive behavioral therapies and 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 given to those that have the ability to train and supervise other clinical staff and interns.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE :

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) Preference given to candidates who have completed a practicum working in behavioral health and substance use issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1.  Manage caseload and client needs

2.  Work effectively with referral sources.

3.  Document services through current, complete records.

4.  Counseling on personal, family financial, employment, behavioral, crisis and substance abuse matters.

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

6. Discuss and review client progress

7. Participate in regular client review.

8. Maintain a current CPR and First Aid certificate.

9. Participate in weekly clinical supervision.

10.  Conduct group and individual sessions daily.

11.  Maintain billing requirements.

12.  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.