Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Family Mental Health Therapist to join our team. If you want to empower youth and families and thrive in a supportive team environment, we want you on our team! New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Position: Family Behavioral Health Therapist

Employment Type: Full-Time

Sign-On Bonus: $1000

A Day in the Life

As an In-home Family Therapist in the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) program, you will gain experience with an evidence-based practice that supports at-risk youth ages 12–17 years old while collaborating with their families in their homes, schools, and in their local communities using several different therapeutic approaches. As a therapist, you will have a caseload of 4-6 families and a flexible schedule to accommodate the family’s needs and your life outside of work. You will empower families to address problematic behavior and will help youth make life-transforming changes.

How This Position Contributes to our Mission

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and key players in the youth's environment
• Actively engage primary caregivers and key participants to drive lasting, positive behavioral change
• Maintain clear, detailed documentation that ensures compliance with MST principles and promotes continuous growth
• Develop and implement effective, goal-driven treatment plans tailored to each family's unique needs
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and consultation to refine your skills

Family Behavioral Health Therapist Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical or counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related subject area required
• Eligibility for professional licensure or certification in KY (CSW, LPCA, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, LPATA, etc.) If not current, must possess within 60 days of hire
• Strong clinical skills with emphasis in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practices & Family Systems
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Independent licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, etc. in the state of KY preferred
• Previous employment providing in-home or community-based therapy services preferred

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
• Paid supervision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and certification opportunities
• Professional development opportunities
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus – We value your commitment and want to reward you from the start!

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

Largest MST Program in Kentucky

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!