Clinical Therapist - PRN

POSITION TITLE: Clinical Therapist - PRN

LOCATION: Manchester, KY

STATUS: Part Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM: Addiction Recovery Services

REPORTS TO: Director Clinical Services

INTRODUCTION:

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

BENEFITS:

Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:

Health and Wellness
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
Health and Wellness Program
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
Short Term Disability
MetLife Legal Plans

Financial Wellbeing
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance (company paid)
403b retirement plan with company fund matching
Employee discounts
*Loan forgiveness options through federal programs
(National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
*All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one

Work Culture
Commitment Committee
Justice Committee
Integrity Committee
Compassion Committee
DE&I Committee
Retention Committee

Training & Development
VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program
VOA University - Staff Development
VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:

A PRN clinical therapist is responsible for ensuring they follow through with their commitment to the agency regarding services to clients. Services PRN Clinical Therapists may do are group therapy, individual therapy, psychosocial assessments for admission, and or ASAMS for admission, and/or service as clinical or billing supervisor for therapist under supervision. This position is a flexible offering daytime, evening and weekend hours.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE:
Has a Master’s degree in social work or a related field AND the accompanying clinical license (CSW, LPCA, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LCADC). AND at least 3 years’ experience in mental health or addictions field this position is therapist for a residential setting that will require some evening and weekend work and/or on-call hours. Responsible for the overall clinical services to men/women/children/families that may have behavioral health and substance use issues. It requires a reasonable combination of the following knowledge and skills; Work with Mental Illness and addiction, use of cognitive behavioral therapies and twelve step facilitation skills, use of community resources and ability to serve as an appropriate role model. Compassion towards people living with behavioral health and substance use issues, and Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS. Ability to convey respect to the target populations are critical. Must learn and apply agency, personnel and program policies and procedures. Must have knowledge and understanding of the current treatment modalities and the ability to train and supervise any Social Work Interns.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To provide assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders directly to clients of Volunteers of America Mid-States.

2. Provide clinical services as needed to individuals/clients on case load (both individual therapy, family therapy and group therapy sessions)

3. Maintain billing requirements along with understanding of BHSO, AODE and KY Medicaid Regulations

4. Work effectively with referral sources and community partners.

5. To provide assessments, case management and referral services to residents (including substance use, behavioral health, job placement and educational programs) as needed.

6. Document services through current, complete records in compliance with VOA policy regarding timely documentation.

7. To provide crisis counseling on personal, financial, employment, behavioral, crisis and substance abuse matters for residents.

8. Advise other staff on treatment matters and coordinate team treatment as appropriate.

9. Communicate client concerns, needs or updates in a timely manner to program personnel.

10. To monitor and enforce compliance of residents within programs as assigned.

11. To complete initial intakes or continued assessments as assigned.

12. To complete discharge planning as assigned.

13. Maintain a current CPR and First Aid certificate.

14. Provide Billing and Clinical supervision, if assigned and applicable

15. Other duties assigned.

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.