Clinical Therapist - Community Services - Owensboro Campus
Company: The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Kentucky United Methodist
Children's Homes, Community Services provides out-patient and
school-based therapy along with Targeted Case Management. The
organization is a Christ-centered ministry of hope for the healing
and wholeness for children and families by providing for the
physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of children
and families. GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Candidates are expected to
provide behavioral health assessments, diagnostics, and clinical
treatment for mental health and/or substance use/abuse for
children, adults, and families. Treatment plans are developed in
coordination with the client and are designed to help address
concerns, come to a greater understanding of self, and learn
effective personal and interpersonal resource strategies. Applicant
is expected to build a relationship and maintain desire and
willingness to help the client accomplish his/her individual goals
and maintain client record(s) as directed by agency policies and
procedures. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES Manage a caseload of
clients who benefit from counseling services; document progress;
maintain other required paperwork and engagement Engage and
facilitates family, individual, and group counseling, skill
training, and education programs Ability to complete comprehensive
assessments, accurately perform assessments and determine
diagnoses, and treatment plans with updates as applicable Ability
to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and competence with
various populations, mental health/substance use needs, diversity
in spiritual practices, degrees of traumatic experiences and
complex psychological presentations Participate in all required
KyUMH trainings; attend staff and team meetings Abide by all
applicable policies, procedures, and program standards and other
pertinent regulatory authorities Uphold and advance the values,
ethics, knowledge, and mission of the profession/discipline while
promoting the highest standards of practice May at times conduct
therapy in client homes to ensure client obtains all benefits and
services necessary to be successful in completing all treatment
plan initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS FOR JOB Education: Master's degree
from an accredited institution in Counseling, Marriage and Family
Therapy, Psychology, or Social Work. Preference given to candidates
who possess a current professional license as required by Kentucky
professional boards (LPCA, LPCC, LCADC, LCSW, MFTA, LMFT, etc.)
Experience: 2 years of experience in related field of practice
Effective communication skills, Strong interpersonal and engagement
skills, demonstrate professional maturity and respect for others,
be a positive role model to clients and staff, ability to support
the agency's mission and philosophy, and demonstrate respect for
cultural diversity and team-centric harmony Requirements Valid
Kentucky driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of
current auto insurance Ability to pass all pre-employment testing
including, but not limited to, fingerprint clearance, drug screen,
and background check Starting salary determined by licensure and
years of experience. Not independently licensed - entry-level
$52,000 annually Independently licensed - entry-level $55,000
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