Behavioral Health Clinician at Community Inclusion LLC – Ashland, Kentucky

Why Choose Inclusion Care Solutions?

At Inclusion Care Solutions, we don’t just provide behavioral health services — we create pathways to long-term stability, autonomy, and community integration. As an approved 1915(i) RISE provider and a Behavioral Health Services Organization (BHSO), we are committed to supporting individuals with complex behavioral health needs through compassionate, person-centered, recovery-oriented care.

When you join our team, you’re not simply filling a position — you become part of one of Kentucky’s most dedicated and mission-driven agencies, working to transform lives and strengthen community inclusion.

What Makes Us Different?

• Meaningful Impact: Every day, you play a direct role in helping participants move toward independence, stability, and self-determination through individualized supports.
• Flexible Work Environment: We understand the importance of balance. Our team members benefit from flexible scheduling options that honor both personal and professional needs.
• Supportive, Growth-Focused Culture: You will receive ongoing training, professional development, and supervision designed to help you grow clinically and advance in your career.
• Commitment to Dignity & Autonomy: We prioritize participant choice, respect, and empowerment — ensuring services honor the individual’s voice and their right to lead their own recovery journey.

Role Overview

We are seeking a flexible, client-centered Behavioral Health Clinician to support our Behavioral Health Services Organization (BHSO). This position plays a critical role in helping individuals stabilize, build coping skills, and progress through structured outpatient treatment.

This is a hybrid position, with the expectation that 80% of work is completed onsite to support group facilitation, assessments, treatment planning, and team collaboration. Remote work is permitted for designated documentation or administrative tasks.

Clinical Services

• Facilitate group therapy, individual counseling, and family sessions as part of Tier 1 and Tier 2 IOP.
• Complete clinical assessments and reassessments according to required timeframes.
• Develop, update, and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Complete discharge summaries within seven days of client discharge.
• Provide a minimum of 26 hours of direct client care weekly, aligned with IOP scheduling.
• Assist clients in anticipating, preventing, and managing crises.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all documentation by the end of the business day.
• Meet all billing, CCR, and Utilization Review (UR) requirements based on assigned timelines.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to federal/state privacy laws.
• Follow all program policies, procedures, and professional ethics expectations.

Team Collaboration

• Actively participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Attend staff meetings, clinical supervision, and state-required trainings.
• Maintain positive, professional working relationships with clients and team members.

Professional Expectations

• Maintain a valid driver’s license for work-related travel or client needs.
• Model professionalism, ethical conduct, and recovery-oriented principles.
• Balance clinical responsibilities with administrative workload efficiently.

Required Kentucky Licensure

• Applicants must hold an active Kentucky license or certification in one of the following:
• CADC — Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (KY)
• LCADC — Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (KY)
• LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker (KY)
• LPCC — Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (KY)
• (Applicants without Kentucky-specific credentials cannot be considered for this position.)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field (preferred).
• Experience facilitating groups, teaching addiction-related education, or working in behavioral health/substance use treatment (preferred).
• Must meet all state and federal background clearance requirements.
• Strong understanding of recovery principles and recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Familiarity with community resources supporting whole-person wellness.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, ethical standards, and confidentiality practices.
• Understanding of 12-Step programs (AA, NA, CR) and other recovery pathways.
• Ability to apply ASAM dimensions in assessment and treatment planning.
• Competency in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stress management.
• Ability to interact effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Professional communication with individuals from diverse backgrounds.