2026-01-022026-02-11Employment Type:Full-Time Direct HireCategory:Counselor/TherapistJob Number: 7155
Job Description
Clinical Therapist (LPCC, LCSW, LMFT) Owensboro, KY – Full-Time
We are assisting a long-standing non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and adolescents in Owensboro, KY, in their search for a full-time Lead Clinical Therapist for its program serving unaccompanied children migrating to the US from other countries. This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven team providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to youth and families. Key Responsibilities
The Lead Clinician oversees the clinical aspects of youth and assigns clinicians based on compliance with clinical documentation, adherence to human trafficking screening, and compliance with state, federal, and Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) regulations.
Provides clinical guidance to Case managers, Care Team Coordinator, Unit Supervisors, and direct care staff.
Participates in and provides professional support in Care Team meetings; and advises the Care Team concerning mental health issues and trauma-informed behavioral management interventions.
The Lead Clinician is responsible for the preparation of goal-oriented diagnostic assessments, clinical staff training, and program enrichment.
The Lead Clinician is a direct liaison to the Care Team Coordinator and Program Director
serves on the on-call crisis rotation and fulfills all the tasks of a full-time clinician.
The Lead Clinician conducts mental health assessments, provides ongoing individual and group counseling services, screens for human trafficking concerns and provides crisis intervention services. For every four (4) clients assigned to the secondary Clinician, the Lead Clinician will be assigned a client until the secondary Clinician's caseload is full. When the secondary Clinician obtains a full caseload of twelve (12), the Lead Clinician will build to a full caseload (12) in times of full occupancy.
Required Education & Experience
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a comparable behavioral health discipline requiring clinical experience.
Active Kentucky clinical license (LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT).
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of post-graduate clinical experience.
One (1) year providing direct services to youth and families.
One (1) year of community-based and/or in-home service delivery experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
This is a salaried position—no billable units required.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
Generous paid time off for sick time, vacation, and mental health
Eight paid holidays + one floating holiday
Tuition assistance & continuing education support
Please email your resume to Cheryl@psychpros.com or apply on-line.
I enjoy the linking process - making good matches. My job is to listen to the needs of my clients and find the candidate who most closely matches what they are looking for.
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