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.
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.
Conducts case presentations and consultations with other agencies regarding programs and services offered.
Formulates clinical diagnosis for both mental health and substance abuse.
Formulates a clinical treatment plan to be followed for interventions.
EDUCATION
Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, etc.
EXPERIENCE
Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience.
REQUIREMENTS
Kentucky Board of Social Work, Certified Social Worker (CSW) credential or related Kentucky Board
Under board approved LCSW supervision, the social worker will follow the Kentucky Board of Social Work mandates as it pertains to face-to-face clinical supervision.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families
Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
Time Type:
Full time| Location | Kentucky |