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Creative Counseling and Consultation

Childrens Outpatient Therapist

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What they do

A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$27,307 / year median in Kentucky

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

About us We are a mental health agency providing care primarily to school aged children and their families. We value providing quality wrap around services to families and provide school based therapy. We have a close-knit supportive team, free supervision (licensure and play therapy), and flexible hours. We are a HRSA designated site for loan forgiveness.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct support and counseling to clients in an outpatient setting
  • Conduct diagnostic evaluations and assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment goals and interventions
  • Utilize evidence-based practices and therapeutic techniques in psychotherapy sessions
  • Conduct crisis management and provide support during emergency situations
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client progress and treatment outcomes
  • Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adjust treatment plans as needed
Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field
  • Valid license or certification as a therapist or counselor (e.g., LPC, LMFT, LCSW)
  • Experience working with children and adolescents preferred
  • Strong knowledge of diagnostic evaluation and assessment tools
  • Ability to address gender issues in counseling sessions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for consideration.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay:
From $50,701.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance
Work Location:
In person