• Mental Health Therapist II

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Lexington, KY)


    Responsibilities

    A **Mental Health Therapist II** in an outpatient setting typically provides individual and group therapy to patients dealing with mental health challenges. This role requires a combination of clinical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage a caseload in a structured environment. Here's a general overview of the role:

     

    Production Bonus Opportunity available

    Position Title** **: Mental Health Therapist II

    **Location** : Outpatient Clinic

    **Hours** : Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    **Work Type** : Full-time

    Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

    1. **Professional Development & Compliance:** Assumes personal responsibility for maintaining professional development, ensuring all required Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are completed, and keeping the license active.

    2. **Data Collection & Assessment:** Utilizes knowledge of professional social work to collect and review data from patients, their families, and external sources to assess the patient’s psychological and social.

    3. **Collaboration & Care Planning:** Records and communicates data to the physician and interdisciplinary treatment team. Collaborates with the physician and treatment team to prioritize the patient's needs and develop an individualized, age-appropriate care plan with specific, measurable goals and interventions. Provides rationale for prioritization and/or deferment of issues.

    4. **Therapeutic Interventions:** Demonstrates proficiency and skill in providing therapeutic interventions, including family therapy and individual therapy.

    5. **Documentation & Communication:** We use the EPIC EMR system to maintain accurate documentation of interventions, therapies, and education provided. In addition, we instruct patients and/or family members based on their identified needs and the interdisciplinary care plan. Our team communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, the treatment team, and other healthcare providers to address patient needs, including discharge planning and any necessary actions.

    6. **Ongoing Observation & Reassessment:** Demonstrates effective, continuous observation and reassessment of patients and families, evaluating their response to interventions and any changes in their condition.

    7. **Confidentiality & Customer Service:** Maintains patient and family confidentiality, providing sensitive, respectful, and compassionate customer service at all times.

    8. **Documentation:** Maintains accurate documentation of interventions, therapies, and education. Ensures all interventions are documented within the required timeframes.

    Qualifications

    Required Education and Experience:

    + Master’s Degree in Licensed clinical Therapist or a related field is required.

    + A minimum of 4 years of experience in a clinical setting is required.

    Required Licensure and Certifications:

    + Current Kentucky independent licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is required.

     

    Overview

     

    Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioujd4fnJcY) for two years in a row (2023-2024).

     

    Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/landing/humankindness) with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. Learn more about CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group and its awards and recognitions here (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/default-tab-bar-back/about-us/chi-saint-joseph-medical-group) .

     

    Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.

    Pay Range

    $26.38 - $38.26 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.