Social Service Clinician I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Eddyville (KY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking a Social Service Clinician I to provide counseling, advocacy, and case management for adult offenders within the Division of Addiction Services. The role involves coordinating treatment services, conducting assessments, and developing comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates will have a master's degree in a related field and at least one year of professional social work experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or related field.
• One year of professional social work experience.
• If employed by the Cabinet, must provide valid driver’s license within one month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic counseling, advocacy, and case management for adult offenders within the Division of Addiction Services.
• Coordinates substance use disorder treatment services with offenders in facilities or Probation/Parole.
• Screens, assesses, and treats clients with substance use disorders; develops treatment plans and participates in interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintains confidential case records and complies with licensure standards and ethics.
• Serves as a resource for staff, courts, and referral agencies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

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Social Service Clinician I

Pay Grade

15

Salary

$65,168.64 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

266 Water Street
Eddyville, KY 42038 USA

Description

Who wouldn’t want the chance to work and grow within the largest substance use disorder treatment program inthe state?

The Kentucky Department of Corrections can offer you the chance to be the navigator of change while youexplore opportunities to work inside licensed substance abuse treatment programs in prison or out in thecommunity with offenders on Probation and Parole. With approximately 6000 treatment slots across the state,there are plenty of opportunities for you and your career goals. Don’t just navigate for your clients,navigate your own career, and become a part of one of the fastest growing professions, a Substance UseDisorder counselor.

At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Addiction Services has a motto, "We Change Lives,We Change Outcomes and We Change Tomorrow Today." Aren’t you ready for a change?

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides therapeutic counseling, advocacy, and case management for adult offenders within theDepartmentof Corrections Division of Addiction Services.
• Assists in the coordination of substance use disorder treatment services with offenders located inCorrectional Facilities or Probation and Parole.
• Responsible for screening, assessment, and treatment of clients with a validated substance usedisorder.This includes developing a comprehensive treatment plan, participating in interdisciplinary teams,facilitating treatment groups while maintaining clear communication with other correctional staff not directlyinvolved with the offender’s substance abuse treatment.
• Serves as a resource person for staff, service providers, courts, and referral agencies.
• Maintains confidential case records.
• Required to be in compliance with all substance abuse program licensure standards.
• Complies with the Alcohol and Drug Counselor’s Code of Ethics and all correctional policies andprocedures.

The ideal candidate should possess the ability to work in a close setting and within all State and Federallymandated deadlines. They should possess strong verbal and written communication skills and have displayed theability to complete work related activities in a professional manner. The ideal candidate should be able tomultitask with a proven history of sound decision making in high stress situations. This candidate shoulddisplay the ability to think critically and analyze data to forecast positive outcomes. This candidate shouldpossess the ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the Department and Division.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: A master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of professional social work experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree supplemented by three years of professional social work experience will substitute for the primary education and experience requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): If employed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice, an employee in this job classification must furnish to the appointing authority within one month of employment, documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Performs job duties in an office/facility setting and visits clients and/or families at their residence. Provides emergency services on 24-hour basis, including accepting referrals and completing investigations at any hour without prior warning. As a result of enforced intervention, the worker runs the risk of physical harm.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kimberly White at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D