Clinical Therapist

SAFY of Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist who will be responsible for providing a range of moderately complex clinical services (diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, interventions, individual/family therapy, etc.) with children, adolescents and identified adults for our Lexington division.  

Who We Are:

 At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For over 35 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are an extraordinary team of 500 employees in seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

What You’ll Do as a Therapist:

• Administer scores and interpret assessment instruments.
• Complete any identified diagnostic assessments.
• Develop and implement Service Plans based on assessments.
• Provide ongoing mental health/clinical services as needed or are required by contract.
• Maintain client documentation in accordance with SAFY policy and COA standards.
• Services are provided at the level of frequency, intensity, and duration appropriate to prevent placement or achieve reunification. Services provided are tailored to each family’s needs, problems, strengths, lifestyle, and culture.
• Submit written reports to supervisor and other parties as required timely and accurately regarding the progress of each family’s case.
• Prepare comprehensive reports that adequately convey the necessary information to permit interpretation and decision-making.

What You Bring:
 We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to serve the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you learn from failure and overcome adversity, cultivate strong relationships, understand the power of diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to lead through inclusion, and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, or child & family studies is required.
• Must possess and maintain the appropriate highest level of licensure required by the state - LMFT / LPCC / LCSW / LPCA / CSW (may be under supervision; supervision also available in agency).
• Two years of experience in providing treatment to youth and families is highly preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation in order to meet the travel requirements of this position.

What We Offer Our Therapists:

• Targeted hiring range: $41,000-$59,000 
  • (Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education, and licensure of candidate, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.)
• Comprehensive benefit plan options including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match.
• 12 paid holidays per year and generous sick & vacation time.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Referral bonus program.
• Leave donation program.
• Professional Development & reimbursement for outside clinical supervision.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Company paid cell phone or stipend.

SAFY is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, or terminations.