Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist - Shepherdsville

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• 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, including after-care plans for clients completing treatment, based upon quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress.
• Consults and collaborates with external agents including school officials, family members, physicians, and other health agencies, regarding organization's 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.
• Conducts emergency evaluations of high-risk clients to determine level of treatment indicated and arranges for hospitalization, as needed.
• Develops and coordinates clinical programs within division.
• If engaged in telehealth with Medicare clients, incumbent must meet clients in-person once per pay period.

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, etc.

EXPERIENCE

• Four to six years direct social work experience, including four years post-master’s clinical social work.

REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed Clinical S ocial W orker ( L CSW) credential issued by Kentucky Board of Social Work or appropriate board

COMPANY OR PERSONAL VEHICLE USAGE : ​ No ​

PHYS ICAL 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