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The Methodist Home of Kentucky

Provides professional counseling to at-risk youth

Lead Clinical Therapist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Master's
Nicholasville, KY, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health

About the job

Requirements
  • Three years of individual, family, and group therapy experience.
  • Strong understanding of crisis intervention.
  • Prior experience completing intake assessments and risk assessments.
  • Experience diagnosing children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
  • Thorough understanding of ethics and Kentucky law pertaining to clinical work.
  • Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, as well as family systems.
  • Strong written communication and clinical documentation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary resource for clinicians assigned to the team.
  • Optimize roles, onboard new team members, advocate for team members, and act as the primary supervisor for assigned staff.
  • Maintain a client caseload as a clinical therapist, adjusted to account for supervisory responsibilities.
  • In collaboration with the treatment team, provide and support supervisees in providing crisis intervention and risk assessment; treatment planning and ongoing assessment; client education; intensive outpatient services; individual, family, group, and collateral therapy; and referral and advocacy.
  • Provide treatment according to each client's individualized comprehensive treatment plan and comply with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
  • Meet agency and regulatory-body policies regarding documentation and best practice standards.
  • Serve clients with diverse populations and a variety of clinical needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Full training and experience in an evidence-based practice applicable to working with child and adolescent survivors of trauma, such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
  • Three years of experience providing trauma-focused therapy to children, adolescents, families, and adults.
  • Strong public speaking, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Strong knowledge of community resources.
  • Leadership and supervisory experience.

About the company

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The Methodist Home of Kentucky

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The Methodist Home of Kentucky provides professional counseling and supportive services to over 900 Kentucky youths annually who have histories of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or family trauma, from campuses in Nicholasville and Owensboro. Counseling and therapy programs help youths heal, develop coping skills, and plan a brighter future. Distinguishing factors include its Christian mission and individualized care that honors each youth's worth and wholeness. The goal is to help youths recover from trauma and achieve lasting safety, health, and well-being.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Nicholasville, Kentucky

Founded

1871

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 news highlights the 155th anniversary and sustained public visibility.
  • August 11, 2026 golf fundraiser signals durable donor engagement.
  • 2025 service volume of 2,486 children and families supports continued demand.

What critics are saying

  • Intercountry adoption accreditation expired June 28, 2022, eliminating that service line.
  • Kentucky behavioral health license expires December 31, 2025, threatening operations.
  • Dependence on charitable giving and public contracts creates abrupt revenue loss risk.

What makes The Methodist Home of Kentucky unique

  • Serving children and families since 1871, with 2,486 served in 2025.
  • Kentucky-wide footprint includes Nicholasville and Owensboro outpatient treatment operations.
  • 155-year mission brand supports donor trust and referral relationships.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Mental Health Support

Tuition Reimbursement