Clinical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Isaiah House is a faith-based and Christ-centered nonprofit organization. Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and standards of conduct. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This clinical position is vital to Isaiah House Treatment Center because it provides counseling, assessments, treatment planning, crisis support, referrals, and therapeutic interventions for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs. By following agency policies, HIPAA requirements, Kentucky standards, and treatment guidelines, this role helps ensure clients receive safe, ethical, and effective care. Through risk assessments, safety planning, teamwork, documentation, and recovery-focused support, this position helps clients build stability, strengthen recovery skills, and work toward long-term success.

Employees receive benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) Option
• Paid holidays
• PTO after 90 Days

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Full-time, Schedule TBD upon Offer
• Work Environment: In Office
• Travel Requirements: As Needed

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Requires sitting for extended periods while completing documentation, treatment planning, and computer-based tasks.
• Requires standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility to interact with clients, attend meetings, and respond to clinical needs.
• May require occasional bending, reaching, lifting, or carrying light office materials up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with clients, staff, and other professionals.
• Must be able to observe client behavior and respond appropriately in routine or crisis situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling and therapeutic interventions to clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs.
• Complete clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, referrals, and required documentation.
• Maintain a client caseload while following agency policies, HIPAA requirements, and Kentucky mental health and substance abuse standards.
• Assess client risk levels, create safety plans, and provide crisis counseling when needed.
• Participate in weekly case conferences, trainings, and team meetings to support coordinated client care.

Isaiah House is a STAR LRP-approved facility! Through the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program, eligible behavioral health providers may receive up to $250,000 in student loan repayment assistance in exchange for a six-year, full-time service commitment at an approved site.

Required Qaulifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in mental health counseling, psychology, behavioral science, social work, or an equivalent field of study.
• Must possess a current, valid, and unrestricted Kentucky license or associate license. Acceptable licenses include LPCC, LCSW, LPCA, CADC, CSW, or LCADC.
• One or more years of licensed clinical experience preferred, including experience working with substance use disorders, recovery, mental health, and co-occurring disorders in a residential or intensive outpatient setting.
• Experience with crisis intervention, conflict resolution, medication-assisted treatment, and working with various funding streams in collaboration with billing departments preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, counseling, treatment planning, communication, documentation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must possess a valid Kentucky driver’s license to commute to all locations.