The ACT clinician provides clinical services for individuals and families that present for treatment. In collaboration with a treatment team, provide services including but not limited to crisis intervention and risk assessment; treatment planning and on-going assessment; client education; individual, family, group and collateral therapy and referral and advocacy. Caseloads may include diverse populations with a variety of clinical needs. The Outpatient Clinician is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field
• License as required by Kentucky professional boards and billing sources
• Valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working with individuals and families who experience various mental, behavioral, and substance abuse conditions
• Qualified Mental Health Professional
• Licensed Independent Practitioner

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Clinical Services

• Deliver evidenced based counseling that provides effective medically necessary treatment of mental and behavioral conditions in individuals and families
• Assess and integrate historical, psychosocial and medical information into a client’s individualized treatment
• Monitor the need for continuation of services and/or change in level of intensity of services
• Utilize PCOMS (Partners for Change Outcome Management System) in assessments and clinical treatment episodes
• Deliver services primarily in outpatient office setting or where necessary to meet client needs
• Manage situations involving client risk and provide clinical crisis services to de-escalate crisis situations and promote stability
• Manage a caseload that may include diverse populations with a variety of clinical needs

While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.

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