Licensed School Based Therapist - Madison County

Overview

Provide behavioral health services within a school setting, supporting children and adolescents through assessment, therapy, and coordination with school staff and families. This role emphasizes accessibility, collaboration, and continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for children and adolescents (and adults as appropriate)
• Provide ongoing individual therapy using evidence-based approaches
• Develop diagnostic impressions and implement individualized treatment plans
• Monitor progress and support transition/termination planning based on clinical need
• Collaborate with school personnel, families, and internal teams to coordinate care
• Support planning and implementation of treatment and school-based programming
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with organizational, state, and federal standards
• Provide counseling, referrals, and resource coordination for students and families
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and required trainings
• Maintain active communication with community partners to support service access
• Work within a team-based model to ensure comprehensive, student-centered care
• Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and quality of care standards
• Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines
• Complete additional duties as assigned by leadership

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be Licensure Eligible in the state of Kentucky of be licensed as a LPCA, LPCC, CSW, LCSW, MFTA, LMFTA, etc. Must have a valid Kentucky motor vehicle operator’s license.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to evaluate needs of clients.

Knowledge of overall objectives and treatment concepts. Knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to the care and treatment mental/behavior disorders and/or intellectually disabled. Good verbal and written skills; patience and flexibility. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. Ability to communicate with others in a professional manner. An eclectic knowledge base.

EEO/AA RESPONSBILITIES: MCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunity is offered based on job qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s or victimization status. MCCC actively seeks to enhance career objective of minorities, women, older people and people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

For more information about this position, please contact Jessica Briggs at 859-368-8897 or Kathy Goble, Human Resources Director at 606-886-8572.

All persons seeking employment at MCCC must complete and submit an Application for Employment and a Criminal Records Check form. To download an employment application, visit www.mtcomp.org/careers

Completed forms may be emailed, faxed, or mailed/delivered to Kathy Goble, Human Resources Director at Central Office, Prestonsburg, KY.

Fax: Attention Kathy Goble, 606-886-4433

Mail/Deliver: Mountain Comprehensive Care Center | ATTN: Human Resources | 104 South Front Avenue | Prestonsburg, KY 41653

Mountain Comprehensive Care Center is a behavioral health center providing services throughout Kentucky. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits and Professional Liability Insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• mental health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CSW, LPCA, or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person