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Chief Clinical Officer

  • Added on 07/07/2025
  • Expires on position fulfillment

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Qualifications
  • Masters Degree in Human Services Field
  • Must have 2 years of clinical experience in mental health setting that serves children or adolescents with emotional problems
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Independently licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Psychologist, or equivalent licensure
  • Must have least 3 years of supervisory experience

BHSO Clinician/Clinical Service Supervisor — Buckhorn, Kentucky

  • Added on 07/07/2025
  • Expires on position fulfillment

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Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and support a team of clinicians and case managers while providing guidance and mentorship
  • Maintain a small caseload of clients in the outpatient practice, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions
  • Become certified in the ADOS autism diagnostic assessment and provide diagnostic testing for individuals to rule out Autism Spectrum Disorder
Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
  • Independently licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Psychologist, or equivalent licensure
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in a clinical setting
  • Experience working with children with ASD and DD/ID preferred
  • Strong knowledge of behavioral health treatment modalities, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance

Clinician/Therapist — Dessie Scott Children’s Home, Pine Ridge, Kentucky

  • Added on 07/07/2025
  • Expires on position fulfillment

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Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing therapeutic services to developmentally and intellectually delayed boys between the ages of 12 and 21 years old in a residential setting. Daily tasks will include conducting assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, providing individual and group therapy sessions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role also involves maintaining accurate records and documentation, participating in staff meeting, and staying up to date with best practices in the field,

Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or human services field
  • Candidate must hold a valid KY license (e.g., LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or LPP) or certification (e.g., LPCA, CSW with supervision, LPA-Psych. Assoc.) to provide therapy

Residential Youth Workers
Dessie Scott Children’s Center — Wolfe County

  • Added on 07/04/2025
  • Expires on position fulfillment

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Job specifications
  • Starting Pay: $15.00/hour
  • Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 after 6 months. Additional $1,000 after 1 year
  • Location: 5274 Old Kentucky 15 North, Pine Ridge, KY (Just outside Red River Gorge, about an hour from Lexington)
  • General Job Duties: Serving developmentally delayed or intellectually disabled boys aged 12–21 in a residential setting. You’ll ensure a safe, therapeutic environment required to help change the lives of at-risk youth while offering nurturing and supportive caregiver relationships, positive appropriate role modeling, and consistent adequate structure enhancing a youth’s ability to make responsible and safe choices.
Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation and sick leave
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Education Assistance Program
Minimum Qualifications – All applicants must meet the following qualifications
  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Must be able to pass a criminal records check
  • Must be able to pass a child abuse and neglect check
  • Must be able to pass a drug screening
  • Must have a valid Kentucky driver’s license

FPP Clinician/Therapist

  • Added on 07/08/2025
  • Expires on position fulfillment

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Job specifications
  • General Job Duties: Responsible for therapeutic environment/culture of the program, provide therapeutic interventions as needed and therapy with individuals and groups per Agency Policies and State/Federal Regulations. Prepare treatment plans and lead the treatment team meetings
Qualifications – All applicants must meet the following qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or human services field with three years of experience
  • Candidate must hold a valid KY license (e.g., LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or LPP) or certification (e.g., LPCA, CSW with supervision, LPA-Psych. Assoc.) to provide therapy and two years experience

Family Preservation Specialist

  • Added on 07/08/2025
  • Expires on position fulfillment

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Job specifications
  • This position requires an experienced professional that will manage an assigned number of clients (Children, adults, and/or families). Provides therapeutic intervention with client families in their home or natural setting. Prepares treatment plans and serves on treatment team. Provides direct in-home services to support family stabilization or reunification. Assesses individual, family and community risks, family needs, and community resources. Provides case management to link families with appropriate resources.
Qualifications
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in human services field

Patty Wilder

Buckhorn Children & Family Services
116 Buckhorn Lane, Buckhorn, KY 41721
(606) 398-7000
📧 patty.wilder@buckhorn.org

Working Hours

Monday-FRIDAY

8am – 4:30pm

BCFS is an equal opportunity employer

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