Therapist I (54234)

LIFESKILLS GROUP

10 days ago

Russellville, Kentucky$55KFull TimePsychologist

✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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Accepting this costs you $192k over 3 years

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Job Description

About the Role

Join LIFESKILLS GROUP as a Outpatient Therapist I – Russellville, KY in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Logan County Service Center 0AV58 - Russellville, KY 42276Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $55,000.

Key Responsibilities

based/informed interventions. Participate in intake, referral, orientation, and engagement activities for new clients. Provide services to general outpatient, co

occurring, and assigned specialty populations (i. e. first episode psychosis, youth, adults, dual

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family, Psychology or related mental health field from an accredited institution.

Must be licensed or license-eligible in Kentucky (CSW, LPCA, LPA, MFTA, etc.

Must meet requirements for supervised practice and participate in supervision as required.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work under supervision and as part of a team.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $55K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join LIFESKILLS GROUP as a Outpatient Therapist I – Russellville, KY.

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentPsychotherapyClinical evaluationDiagnostic screeningIndividual therapyFamily therapyGroup therapyCrisis responseSafety planningTreatment planningElectronic health recordInterdisciplinary coordinationCase managementEvidence-based practiceClinical supervision

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Therapist I (54234) position at LIFESKILLS GROUP includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at LIFESKILLS GROUP is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Russellville, Kentucky.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($55k–$55k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Psychotherapy, Clinical evaluation, Diagnostic screening, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Group therapy, Crisis response. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Outpatient Therapist I provides psychosocial assessments and psychotherapy services to individuals dealing with mental illness or substance misuse. They collaborate with internal and external partners to develop treatment plans and ensure continuity of care.

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