Residential Clinical Therapist

Are you a compassionate and self-motivated Clinical Therapist looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference? We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide support and therapy to children and families, helping them navigate challenges and thrive. If you’re passionate about empowering others and want to be part of a supportive team, we want you on our team!

A Day in the Life

You will provide clinical support to the Residential Treatment and Emergency Shelter program, including comprehensive diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and individual and family therapy for children and families.

How This Position Contributes to our Mission

• Complete comprehensive diagnostic, biopsychosocial assessment, individual treatment plan, suicide risk assessments and any necessary safety or supervision plans.
• Collaborate with outside agencies (e.g. DCBS, foster parents, adoption workers, Wendy’s Workers, CASA worker, etc.) as well as internal departments (e.g. Nursing, Activities, Independent Living) and operate within the Care Team to provide treatment to youths and their families.
• Use evidence-based practices, such as cognitive behavioral strategies to facilitate behavior change and employ motivation enhancement strategies as needed to motivate families to change.
• Provide individual, family, collateral, and group therapy services to service recipients at a frequency determined by need, medical necessity, and contractual and regulatory standards.
• Provide clinical oversight of implementation of the treatment plan and client’s progress through participation in monthly case reviews and work with other members of treatment team to complete reports of services.

Clinical Therapist Skills and Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a Human services field (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.) is required
• Professional license or certification in the state of Kentucky is required (e.g. CSW, LCSW, LPCC, LPCA, LMFTA, LMFT, LPATA, LPA, etc.)
• Valid driver's license and clear driving record is required
• Ability to complete and maintain Safe Crisis Management Certification
• Ability to organize, plan and manage time effectively

What You’ll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life)
• Generous leave time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Training and certification opportunities
• Professional development opportunities

Who We Are

Home of the Innocents is one of Louisville’s longest-serving non-profit organizations, approaching 150 years of service to children and families. Our mission is simple and clear: to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness.

We are a trauma-informed organization, prioritizing safety, recovery, and strong relationships in everything we do. Our leadership is committed to building a workforce grounded in compassion, excellence, empowerment, and wellness.

We are an organization growing to meet the needs of children and young adults in our community-expanding our programs and investing in our campus, including the addition of a new wing at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center that will double our capacity to serve medically complex individuals.

Our Impact

3,976 children and families served in 2025

22-acre campus located near downtown Louisville

Second largest Residential Treatment Program in Kentucky

Only dedicated emergency shelter for children in the city

10 programs supporting children and families across a range of needs, including:

• Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs
• Emergency shelter for children in crisis
• Foster care and adoption support
• Community-based behavioral health services
• Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Kentucky’s only pediatric skilled nursing facility providing residential and respite care for children and young adults with complex medical needs.

If you are passionate about fostering a mission-driven workplace and shaping a positive organizational culture, we invite you to apply!