Social Worker/Therapist - Addictions (Oldham County)

Seven Counties Services; La Grange (KY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Seven Counties Services is seeking a licensed master’s level clinician to provide a range of clinical services in a community setting. The role includes intakes, group and individual therapies, and crisis intervention, along with thorough documentation and treatment planning.

You will collaborate with schools, families, and other health agencies, participate in treatment planning meetings, and prepare court reports or letters as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social services with certification or licensure in area of specialization.
• 3–6 months internship or practicum experience.
• Basic knowledge of psychotherapy, human behavior, and treatment concepts.
• Ability to handle a caseload with varying client needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Performs clinical services including intakes and therapies (group, individual, family) and crisis intervention.
• Maintains and completes service documentation (psychosocial assessments, case notes, reports) per standards.
• Conducts case reviews and treatment planning based on progress and outcomes.
• Collaborates with school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding programs and client needs.
• Attends staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, conferences, and seminars.
• Writes correspondence for clients and families (court reports, letters) according to standards.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Formation

Master’s degree in social services

Description du poste

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. 1.Performs clinical services, including intakes and therapeutic interventions such as group, individual, and family therapy, and crisis intervention.
2. 2.Maintains and completes service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, case reviews, court reports, letters, etc., according to prescribed standards.
3. 3.Conducts case reviews and determines current and future treatment and treatment planning based upon resulting quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress.
4. 4.Collaborates with external agents including school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding organizational programs and client needs and conditions.
5. 5.Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars providing information relating to program administration and development.
6. 6.Writes correspondence on behalf of clients and their families such as court reports, letters of recommendation, etc., according to prescribed standards.

*Incumbents/new hires with either of these master’s degrees must ensure that they are not practicing without a license or evading professional licensing/certification laws. To comply with such laws, incumbents/new hires with either of these master’s degrees must sign their notes as professional equivalents. Those who have earned either of these master’s degrees AND a corresponding license or certification (e.g., CSW, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist) may not hold this job title.

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in social services field with certification or licensure in area of specialization (e.g., LPCC, LPCA, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate)

EXPERIENCE

• Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience.
• Basic knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of applicable population group (e.g., growth and development and range of treatment needed), psychotherapy, human behavior, treatment modes, and related issues.
• Basic knowledge of community resources and SCS services.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle a case load with varying levels of client disability and need.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

• Position has some unusual physical demands, including occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families.
• Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
• Position at times may require incumbent to remain on twenty-four hour call.
• Reliable transportation for frequent travel.

Time Type:

Full time