Therapist/Social Worker - Adults East Outpatient

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs clinical services including a variety of therapy programs and techniques such as group and individual therapy, family and marital therapy, expressive therapy, crisis intervention and management, psychodrama and problem solving.

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, including after-care plans for clients completing treatment, based upon quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress.

4. Consults and collaborates with external agents including CHR, school officials, family members, physicians, and other health agencies, regarding organization's 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.

7. Conducts case presentations and consultations with other agencies regarding programs and services offered.

8. Conducts emergency evaluations of high-risk clients to determine level of treatment indicated and arranges for hospitalization, as needed.

9. Develops and coordinates clinical programs within division.

EDUCATION

* Master's degree in Social Work and LCSW.

* Compliance with Kentucky social work board statutes, laws and regulations on clinical practices or Master's degree in social services field with certification or licensure in area of specialization (e.g., LPCC, LPCA, LMFT)

EXPERIENCE

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Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience,

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 between work sites.

Time Type:

Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.