Therapist

BENCHMARK FAMILY SERVICES, INC. THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE NETWORK THIS POSITION IS BASED OUT OF LEXINGTON KY BUT WILL ALSO ASSIST IN SURROUNDING OFFICES.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Conducts therapeutic assessments and consults with Therapeutic Support Specialist/ Treatment Director in formulating treatment plans. 2. Provides individual and group counseling to placed youth and clinical consultation to foster parents. 3. Complies with paperwork requirements as established by the state, contracts, standards, and licensing as well as Benchmark Family Services Inc. 4. Provides crisis stabilization services for Benchmark Family Services, Inc. clients and foster caregivers. 5. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and literature and attending in-services, conferences, and workshops. 6. Assist with other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills:

1. Education - At least a Master's Degree in mental health, counseling or social work. 2. Licensed as one of the following: Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist (certified or licensed), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family therapist or Licensed Professional Counselor. If not fully licensed as one of the above, must have a Master's Degree in a Human Services field and meet all State requirements to provide therapy services under direct supervision of one of the following: Psychiatrist, clinical Psychologist (certified or licensed, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

Fair Labor Standards Act:

Exempt Reporting Relationship:

Reports to the

State Program Director, Regional Director, or Designee Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person