Licensed Therapist

Astra Behavioral Health, LLC

Elizabethtown, KYFull-timeSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Elizabethtown, KY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LPLPPLCSWLPCCLPATLMFTLBAUnencumbered Kentucky LicenseMaster's degree

Job overview

Under the supervision of the Executive Director and Clinical/Program Director, the Licensed Therapist provides comprehensive psychiatric services to patients of all ages in an outpatient setting, delivering individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and crisis intervention while adhering to Astra Behavioral Health policies and HIPAA regulations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ConfidentialityClient CounselingGroup TherapyCrisis InterventionTreatment PlanningAssessmentDocumentationCollaborationProfessionalismEthical BehaviorSubstance Abuse PreventionCommunity Resource Coordination

Qualifications

MastersLPLPPLCSWLPCCLPATLMFTLBAUnencumbered Kentucky License

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Full job description

Experience Required

Clinicians Licensed to work independently

Minimum Education Required

Masters

License(s) Required

LP, LPP, LCSW, LPCC

Training Required/Provided

Compliance Training and Ongoing Professional Development

Expected Start Date

10/12/2026

Compensation

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Job Description

Position Summary

Under supervision of Executive Director and Clinical/Program Director, provides comprehensive psychiatric services to patients of all ages in the outpatient setting and all Astra programs.

Qualifications

A behavioral health professional that is licensed to practice independently or behavioral health professional who must work under supervision according to individual Board requirements. Possession of an unencumbered license as a behavioral health professional in the state of Kentucky according to the professional’s board.

Clinicians who can work independently include:

Licensed psychologists (LPs)
Licensed psychological practitioners (LPPs)
Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs)
Licensed professional clinical counselors (LPCCs)
Licensed professional art therapists (LPATs)
Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs)
Licensed behavior analysts (LBAs)

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life and making changes.
Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
Act as client advocates in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge and collaboration with other ABH clinicians, and update them according to ABH policy.
Evaluate client’s physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
Meet with families, medication providers, teachers, and other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process, in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR privacy laws.
Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Plan, organize and lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation and social activities for clients.
Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in clients’ status.
Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies and maintaining required CEUs according to professional board.
Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
Monitor clients’ used of medications.
Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and counseling services. Run workshops and courses about mental health issues.
Complete documentation the same day service is delivered.

Compliance & Professional Expectations

Adheres to all Astra Behavioral Health policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
Demonstrates professionalism, ethical behavior and accountability in all interactions.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401 K with matching after 1 year of service, assistance with supervision costs, Astra Behavioral Health participates in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. Eligible providers may qualify for loan repayment benefits through the NHSC, subject to NHSC application requirements and approval.