Therapist – Residential Program
Louisville, KY - USA
Job Summary
Therapist Residential Program
Schedule:
Monday Friday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Participation in on-call rotation and flexibility for evenings or weekends as needed
Overview:
Boys & Girls Haven is seeking a full-time Therapist to provide trauma-informed clinical services to youth in our residential treatment program. This role supports youth who have experienced abuse neglect and complex trauma through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and multidisciplinary care.
Position Description:
The Therapist provides individual family and group therapy services within a residential setting working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support treatment planning and clinical progress. This role is responsible for completing assessments developing treatment plans and maintaining consistent high-quality documentation aligned with clinical and regulatory standards.
Clinical Practice:
- Provide individual family and group therapy services to youth in residential care
- Complete assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Maintain accurate timely documentation that reflects clinical services and progress
- Participate in treatment team meetings and ongoing care coordination
- Support crisis intervention and collaborate with residential staff and leadership
Professional Responsibilities:
- Participate in regular clinical supervision
- Complete required training including trauma-informed care and mandated reporting
- Contribute to program quality improvement and accreditation efforts
- Provide consultation and support to residential staff on trauma-informed approaches
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy Psychology or related field
- Licensed or license-eligible in Kentucky (LCSW LMFT LPCC or associate/intern status with supervision available)
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience with children adolescents or young adults preferred
- Experience working in residential foster care or child welfare settings strongly preferred
- Knowledge of trauma and its impact on development
- Experience with evidence-based treatment models such as TF-CBT DBT or similar
Compensation and Benefits:
- Health dental and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match (50% up to 6%)
- Paid Time Off including 24 days per year (including holidays)
Boys & Girls Haven is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment and for-cause drug testing is required.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
We help young people and families through foster care programs that stabilize, support and prepare them for safe independent living.