OP - Therapist - Drop In Center (Mt. Sterling, KY)

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Salary Range:


Associate-Level License (e.g., LPA, LPCA, CSW, AMFT, LDADC): $55,000 - $61,875 per year



Independent-Level License (e.g., LPP, LPCC, LCSW, LMFT): $65,000 - $73,125 per year

Job Summary

The Outpatient (OP) Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy services to transition-aged youth in a hybrid outpatient and school-based setting. This role maintains a clinical caseload, completes required assessments and documentation, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, and delivers high-quality, ethical behavioral health services to consumers ages 16-25.

Educational & Licensure Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Nursing .
• Associate-level or Independent licensure required (or in the process of obtaining licensure).
• Compliance with all supervision requirements of the respective licensure board.
• If a Registered Nurse (RN) , must hold Psychiatric Mental Health accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Special Experience / Qualifications

• Clinical knowledge and experience working with transition-aged youth .
• Comfort and competency providing services to individuals ages 16-25 .
• Experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain an active outpatient caseload and provide therapeutic services.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including:
  • Diagnostic Screening Assessment
  • Health Assessment (initial and annual)
  • Bio-Psychosocial Assessment (initial and annual)
  • Treatment Plan
  • Treatment/Service Plan Reviews
  • Continuing Care documentation
  • Termination Summaries
• Participate in scheduled staffings, case conferences, and clinical consultations .
• Collaborate with internal teams and school-based partners to ensure coordinated care.
• Adhere to all agency policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform all other duties as outlined in the current job description.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated competency using computers and electronic health record systems .
• Strong organizational, time-management, and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

This is a full time position