Social Worker/Therapist or CD Counselor

Job Description:

Must possess an associate or independent license through the appropriate KY Board, as LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, LCADC, CADC, CSW, MFTA, LPCA.

Position works Monday - Friday, normal office hours.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs clinical services, including intakes and therapeutic interventions such as group, individual, and family therapy, and crisis intervention. 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 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., according to prescribed 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of normal growth and development and of culture/ethnicity relevant to age groups/populations servedUse results of assessments, reassessments, including client strengths and preferences, to construct a case conceptualizationApply DSM 5 criteria to diagnose mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disordersIf substance use disorder is primary, assesses the readiness of client for treatment via stage of changeUtilize case conceptualization and problem areas to guide development and collaboration with clients to build individualized Treatment PlansUtilize EBPs and clinical techniques in sessionsMeasures client progress towards Treatment Plan goals and objectives throughout treatment courseAssess and manage client risk and additional adjunctive services with appropriate and congruent interventions and collaborationAssess client’s measurable progress towards goals/minimum discharge criteria and discharging client when they have met minimum discharge criteriaUtilize Treatment Team and supervision to address client case conference needsManages client caseload and services to maximize direct care client time and reach expected productivity targetsUnderstand role of OTRs to appropriately represent client need for services required for authorization

ADDICTIONS / SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Knowledge about substance use disorder behaviors and treatment protocolsUnderstanding and utilizing 12 step recovery in MATKnowledge of signs/symptoms of psychoactive substance toxicity intoxication and withdrawal symptoms 

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