Social Worker/Therapist - Addictions (Oldham County)

Seven Counties Services; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Counties Services in Kentucky seeks a licensed clinical social worker to perform intake assessments, individual/family/group therapy, and crisis intervention within a busy clinical program.

The role emphasizes thorough documentation, treatment planning based on data, collaboration with schools and community partners, and active participation in clinical meetings to support program development. A Master’s degree and licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social services with licensure or certification in area of specialization.
• 3–6 months of internship or practicum experience.
• Knowledge of mental health and psychosocial needs of the served population.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload with varying levels of client need.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical services including intakes and group, individual, and family therapy.
• Maintain and complete service documentation (assessments, progress notes, reports).
• Conduct case reviews and treatment planning based on client progress.
• Collaborate with school officials, family members and health agencies.
• Attend meetings and seminars to support program development.

Skills

Therapy

Intake assessment

Crisis intervention

Case documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in social services

Licensure or certification (LPCC/LMFT/LCSW) required

Tools

Electronic Health Records

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS1. Performs clinical services, including intakes and therapeutic interventions such as group, individual, and family therapy, and crisis intervention.2. Maintains and completes service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, case reviews, court reports, letters, etc., according to prescribed standards.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. Collaborates with external agents including school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding organizational programs and client needs and conditions.5. Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars providing information relating to program administration and development.6. Writes correspondence on behalf of clients and their families such as court reports, letters of recommendation, etc., according to prescribed standards.The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.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. *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.Time Type:Full time