What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Therapist - Youth position at Key Assets Kentucky?
Now Hiring: Residential Therapist (Full-Time)
Location: Central Kentucky
Department: CCC (Children in Community Care) Program
Schedule: Full-time (40–50 hours/week)
Reports to: Treatment Director
Key Assets Kentucky is seeking a compassionate, licensed therapist to join our CCC program, providing trauma-informed care to youth in our residential group home setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and teens who need it most.
What You’ll Do
- Provide clinical recommendations to the treatment team, collaborating with Facility Coordinators to monitor residential group home staff
- Serve as the primary therapist for assigned youth in care
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy weekly, using evidence-based methods
- Complete treatment plans, assessments, and documentation within required timelines
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed
- Participate in team meetings, crisis response rotation, and ongoing staff support
- Ensure compliance with clinical and programmatic standards
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s degree in social work or related field
- Active CSW or LCPA license in Kentucky (or eligible)
- Experience working with youth and families preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills
- Flexibility, dependability, and a heart for trauma-informed care
- LPCA
What We Offer
- Additional pay for serving in an on-call capacity
- Competitive pay with opportunity for growth
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Clinical supervision and ongoing professional development
- Supportive, mission-driven team culture
- Opportunity to truly impact the well-being of Kentucky youth
Call-To-Action: If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth in our community, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Key Assets!
keyassetskentucky.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you 21 years or older? (Please do not list age)
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Do you meet qualifications as listed in job description?
- What is your available to start date?
Ability to Commute:
- Lexington, KY 40509 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000