Clinical Therapist - PRN

POSITION TITLE : Clinical Therapist - PRN LOCATION : Louisville, KY STATUS : Part Time, Hourly, Exempt PROGRAM : Addiction Recovery Services REPORTS TO : Director of Clinical Services INTRODUCTION : Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a nonprofit organization working in four states. We help individuals and communities through care and service. We offer housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We support people with developmental disabilities, offer free HIV testing and education, and help with healing through justice-focused programs. VOA was founded in 1896. Back then, “volunteer” meant someone who chose to help others as their life’s mission. Today, our team is made up of dedicated, paid professionals who continue that mission. Our team members value flexibility, teamwork, and a fun work culture. We also offer a strong benefits package for employees who qualify. BENEFITS Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health and Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Legal Services through MetLife Wellness Program Financial Wellbeing Competitive pay Life insurance (company paid) 403(b) retirement plan with company match Employee discounts Student loan forgiveness options through federal programs All paid benefits and time off start on your first day Work Culture Committees focused on Justice, Integrity, Compassion, and more Training & Growth Leadership Development (VOA LEAD) Staff Development (VOA University) Clinical Training (VOA Academy) JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS : The Clinical Therapist supports people in recovery from substance use. You’ll work with each resident to create a service plan that helps them manage and improve their lives. You’ll provide regular therapy services — including individual, group, and family sessions — as well as case management and referrals. You’ll also help with daily program operations and respond to crises when needed. Some on-call and after-hours work is required. WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE : This position requires at least a Master’s degree in social work or a related field, along with one of the following certifications : CSW, MFT, or LCPA. Preference is given to candidates with a clinical license, such as LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC. It’s also preferred that candidates have completed a practicum focused on behavioral health and substance use. Applicants must have experience providing clinical services, including communication, casework, and billing with Kentucky Medicaid. The therapist will serve women, children, and families who may be dealing with behavioral health or substance use concerns. The role calls for knowledge and skills in the following areas : Mental illness and addiction treatment Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 12-step facilitation Using community resources Modeling healthy behavior Compassion and respect for people living with behavioral health challenges, Hepatitis C, and HIV / AIDS are essential. You must be able to learn and follow all agency, staff, and program policies. You should also understand current treatment methods and be able to train and supervise social work interns. Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field Certification (CSW, MFT, LCPA) required Preference for licensed clinicians (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) Preferred experience in behavioral health or substance use practicum Experience with clinical services, documentation, and Medicaid billing Knowledge of mental illness, addiction, CBT, and 12-step programs Familiar with community resources and working as a role model Comfortable working with clients affected by Hepatitis C and HIV / AIDS Must show respect and compassion for all clients Ability to supervise interns and follow agency guidelines RESPONSIBILITIES : Provide assessments, therapy, and referrals for clients Offer daily individual and group therapy Join weekly clinical supervision Keep up with billing and Medicaid rules Manage your caseload and client needs Create and review service plans Work with community partners and referral sources Document services clearly and on time Help clients with crisis counseling Advise other staff on treatment issues Collect and report service data Ensure resident compliance with program rules Complete intakes and discharge planning Attend case conferences and team meetings Help with daily operations and holiday coverage Assist with projects like Quality Assurance and COA standards Maintain accurate therapy records Keep CPR and First Aid certifications up to date Support Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) as assigned Perform other duties as needed 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.