What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Clinical Social Worker position at ASSIST Indiana?
I. General Summary
- Reports to the Director.
- The position requires an in-depth understanding of the agency’s philosophy of treatment, the eligibility process, and criteria. Basic knowledge of substance abuse and dual diagnosis is necessary.
- Provides direct supervision to bachelor's and master's level social work students and their client caseloads.
- Supervises trauma counselors and victim advocates.
- Maintains a client caseload, providing individual and family therapy for adults and children and facilitating support groups for clients accessing ASSIST services.
II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
- Engages in program planning, service development, and educational in-service training within social work areas.
- Manages special issues related to sexual assault, including rape trauma syndrome and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Facilitates support groups for victims of sexual violence across the lifespan.
- Provides individual and family therapy for victims of sexual violence and their families.
- Coordinates educational programs with law enforcement, the prosecutor’s office, and other multidisciplinary agencies.
- Networks to offer educational programs and training sessions.
- Actively participates as a member of the Johnson County Sexual Assault Response Team.
- Organizes and manages internship and externship opportunities.
- Possesses clinical training and direct experience counseling children and adults impacted by violence and abuse.
- Maintains client files.
- Keeps all client files up to date in NCAtrak and ensures all forms are signed by clients as needed.
- Monitors trauma counselor schedules and client caseloads.
- Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
- Remains on-call to respond to victims on-site or at the hospital as needed.
- Maintains client and family confidentiality.
- Protects health information in compliance with HIPAA privacy guidelines and regulations.
- Prioritizes tasks and handles complex assignments effectively under pressure, time constraints, and irregular schedules.
- Addresses issues related to ethnic and economic diversity.
- Manages the medical, legal, and social responsibilities in caring for sexual assault victims.
III. Secondary Responsibilities and Tasks
- Conducts safety planning sessions with clients.
- Assesses and intervenes as necessary with victims of sexual violence.
- Provides advocacy for victims of violence.
- Creates and delivers educational programs on sexual violence.
- Coordinates services with victims of violence.
IV. Qualifications and Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field is required, along with a minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in trauma services.
- Licensed as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT is also required.
- Specialized clinical training that addresses symptomology associated with complex trauma (ex: EMDR, Brainspotting, Neurofeedback, A.R.T., hypnotherapy, play or sand tray therapies).
- The candidate must possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from various backgrounds using age-appropriate communication skills.
- The candidate is an experienced, compassionate professional who will lead our team and help lead trauma-informed clinical services for adults, children, and families.
- Proficiency in general office computer systems, including Microsoft Office, Google calendar, etc is necessary.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills are also essential.
V. Contacts-Internal/External
- Providing direct support to victims of sexual assault and other forms of violence, as well as their families
- Collaborating with Nurse Practitioners, forensic nurse examiners, social work students, and the medical director.
- Engaging with law enforcement agencies and the Prosecutor’s office for Johnson and surrounding counties.
- Partnering with professional and paraprofessional individuals from various community agencies.
VI. Special Requirements
- Willingness to be on-call and work irregular hours due to the nature of the program
- Maintenance of professional liability insurance throughout employment
- Need for judgment and discretion in selecting and adapting therapeutic interventions for clients
- Patience and sensitivity for working in an emotionally charged field with a variety of professional and paraprofessional personnel
- Experience providing support to clients and family members in crisis
- Effective response to stressful situations, both mentally and physically
- Ability to quickly process information
- Requirement for good judgment in complex problem-solving situations involving victims
- Provision of quality care that upholds the dignity of all
- Possession of reliable transportation and a valid Indiana driver’s license
- Maintenance of auto insurance throughout employment
- Prevention of injury and infection
- Maintain wakefulness and alertness at all times
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,691 - $71,489