Social Worker/Therapist - Outpatient Addictions

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs clinical services, including intakes and a variety of therapy programs and techniques such as group, individual, and family therapy, expressive therapy, crisis intervention, psychodrama and modeling. Maintains and completes service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, case reviews, court reports, letters, etc., according to prescribed standards Conducts case reviews and determines current and future treatment and treatment planning based upon resulting quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress. Collaborates with external agents including CHR, school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding organizational programs and client needs and conditions. Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars providing information relating to program administration and development. Writes correspondence on behalf of clients and their families such as court reports, letters of recommendation, etc. Conducts case presentations and consultations with other agencies regarding programs and services offered. Formulate clinical diagnosis for both mental health and substance abuse. Formulate a clinical treatment plan to be followed for interventions. Conducts emergency evaluations of high-risk clients to determine level of treatment indicated and arranges for hospitalization, as needed. As needed, assists supervisor or division director with development and coordination of clinical programs.

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in Social Work and licensed as a CSW, or LCSW
• Understanding of Kentucky’s board of social work laws and regulations regarding clinical practices
• If Master's in Clinical Mental Health or similar licensure from the appropriate KY Board (ex. LPCA, LPCC, MFTA, LMFT, LPATA, LPAT)

EXPERIENCE

• Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience.
• Knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of applicable population (e.g., growth and development and range of treatment needed), psychotherapy, human behavior,  and treatment modes
• Case load with varying levels of client disability and need
• Knowledge of community resources and SCS services

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

• 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 between work sites

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