Licensed School Based Therapist Full Time

Licensed School-Based Therapist

Mountain Comprehensive Care Center is hiring a School Based Therapist to serve in Georgetown, Kentucky.

PURPOSE: To provide school based behavioral services to individuals with mental health and/or behavioral concerns.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

· School Based Therapist will provide thorough psychosocial assessment of child, adolescent and adult clients.

· School Based Therapist will provide ongoing psychotherapy to clients, including forming diagnostic impressions; identifying appropriate treatment modalities; developing and implementing treatment plans; and assisting the client with terminating services based on current best practices in the field.

· Assist professional staff members in planning, coordinating and implementing treatment and development programs.

· May perform in a specialized program for MCCC and with the community in providing services.

· Accurately document and maintain all records for the services provided to clients in accordance with MCCC program standards/policies and state/federal guidelines.

· Provide counseling, referral and resource information to clients and/or their families.

· Attend staff meetings and training conferences as required.

· Maintain contact with community agencies to facilitate collaboration.

· Work with other county team members in providing a comprehensive program.

· Adhere to all standards for quality of care for clients. This includes, but is not limited to treating clients with respect, maximizing continuity of care, seeking supervision as necessary, arranging for coverage for periods of absence, and maintaining all professional ethics.

· School Based Therapist must be knowledgeable of, and adhere to, all MCCC policies and procedures.

· Provide other services as assigned by the Clinic Coordinator and/or Program Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be Licensure Eligible in the state of Kentucky of be licensed as a LPCA, LPCC, CSW, LCSW, MFTA, LMFTA, etc. Must have a valid Kentucky motor vehicle operator’s license.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to evaluate needs of clients.

Knowledge of overall objectives and treatment concepts. Knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to the care and treatment mental/behavior disorders and/or intellectually disabled. Good verbal and written skills; patience and flexibility. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. Ability to communicate with others in a professional manner. An eclectic knowledge base.

EEO/AA RESPONSBILITIES: MCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunity is offered based on job qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s or victimization status. MCCC actively seeks to enhance career objective of minorities, women, older people and people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

For more information about this position, please contact Brandt Briggs at 859-368-8897 or Kathy Goble, Human Resources Director at 606-886-8572.

All persons seeking employment at MCCC must complete and submit an Application for Employment and a Criminal Records Check form. To download an employment application, visit www.mtcomp.org/careers

Completed forms may be emailed, faxed, or mailed/delivered to Kathy Goble, Human Resources Director at Central Office, Prestonsburg, KY.

Fax: Attention Kathy Goble, 606-886-4433
Mail/Deliver: Mountain Comprehensive Care Center | ATTN: Human Resources | 104 South Front Avenue | Prestonsburg, KY 41653

Mountain Comprehensive Care Center is a behavioral health center providing services throughout Kentucky. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits and Professional Liability Insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Experience:

• mental health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LCSW, CSW, LPCC, LPCA, LPA or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person