Top 5 Behavior specialist Jobs in Elizabethtown, Ky

Clinical Therapist
Ascension Center for Recovery —Bardstown, KY
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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- Mid-level
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Clinical Therapist

Ascension Center for Recovery -
Bardstown, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
From $55,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Master's degree in social work
LMFT
Behavioral health hospital experience
Mental health stabilization
Risk management for crisis intervention support
Utilization review
Electronic health records (EHR) management
Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work
LCADC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
CADC
HIPAA
Master's degree in psychology
Substance abuse treatment center experience
Clinical social history assessment
Clinical case management notes
De-escalation techniques
Family counseling
Mid-level
Community resource coordination in health services social work
Group work facilitation for social work
Care planning in social services
Transitional care planning in clinical case management
Mental health facility experience
Substance abuse counseling
Records management
Evidence-based practice
Experience working with individuals with trauma-related disorders
Marriage & family therapy

Full Job Description

Clinical TherapistPosition Summary

Ascension Center for Recovery is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and motivated Clinical Therapist to join our multidisciplinary treatment team. The Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services to adults participating in residential and partial hospitalization (PHP). This position plays a critical role in helping clients achieve lasting recovery through evidence-based therapeutic interventions, individualized treatment planning, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Clinical Therapist promotes a trauma-informed, person-centered approach while ensuring services are delivered in accordance with ASAM Criteria, Kentucky AODE regulations, CARF standards, and organizational policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, substance use evaluations, and risk assessments upon admission and throughout treatment.
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy utilizing evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed interventions.
Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups focused on recovery, emotional regulation, coping skills, life skills, and relapse prevention.
Monitor client progress and revise treatment goals based on clinical needs and continued stay criteria.
Provide crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, de-escalation, and appropriate clinical response to behavioral health emergencies.
Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, case managers, peer support specialists, and community providers to ensure continuity of care.
Complete discharge planning, aftercare recommendations, referrals, and transition planning to support ongoing recovery.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required records within established timeframes.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultations, utilization review, and quality improvement activities.
Ensure all clinical services comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, Kentucky AODE regulations, CARF standards, and Ascension Center for Recovery policies.
Participate in on-call or after-hours clinical responsibilities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support quality client care and organizational operations.

QualificationsEducation

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.

Licensure

One of the following Kentucky credentials is preferred:

LCSW
CSW under approved supervision
LPCC
LPCA under approved supervision
LMFT
LCADC
CADC with qualifying master's degree, as permitted by state regulations

Experience

Experience providing behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment preferred.
Experience working with individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Experience in residential treatment, PHP, IOP, or inpatient behavioral health settings is preferred.
Knowledge of ASAM Criteria, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and recovery-oriented treatment models is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
Proficiency in individual, group, and family counseling.
Knowledge of evidence-based treatment practices for substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Ability to manage crisis situations with sound clinical judgment.
Excellent documentation skills utilizing electronic health records.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to ethical practice, professional development, and client-centered care.
Knowledge of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements, CARF standards, and Kentucky AODE regulations.

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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