Social Worker/Therapist Adolescent Substance Use

Seven Counties; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health organization is seeking a Clinical Services Provider to deliver essential therapeutic interventions and maintain comprehensive documentation for client care. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability - Company Paid

Tuition Assistance Plans

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Certification or licensure in area of specialization (e.g., LCSW, LPCC).
• Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services including therapy and crisis intervention.
• Maintains service documentation and conducts case reviews.
• Collaborates with external agents regarding client needs.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Master's degree in social services field

Job description

Job Description:

Under moderate supervision, provides clinical services to assigned client populations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. 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., LCSW, CSW, 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.

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.

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

* Knowledge of normal growth and development and of culture/ethnicity relevant to age groups/populations served

* Use results of assessments, reassessments, including client strengths and preferences, to construct a case conceptualization

* Apply DSM 5 criteria to diagnose mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders

* If substance use disorder is primary, assesses the readiness of client for treatment via stage of change

* Utilize case conceptualization and problem areas to guide development and collaboration with clients to build individualized Treatment Plans

* Utilize EBPs and clinical techniques in sessions

* Measures client progress towards Treatment Plan goals and objectives throughout treatment course

* Assess and manage client risk and additional adjunctive services with appropriate and congruent interventions and collaboration

* Assess client's measurable progress towards goals/minimum discharge criteria and discharging client when they have met minimum discharge criteria

* Utilize Treatment Team and supervision to address client case conference needs

* Manages client caseload and services to maximize direct care client time and reach expected productivity targets

* Understand role of OTRs to appropriately represent client need for services required for authorization

Time Type:

Full time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services

• Career Development and Growth
  • Tuition Assistance Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
  • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

At Seven Counties Services, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.