What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Service Clinician I position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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6/7/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02566
Social Service Clinician I
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$65,168.64 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
4000 Morgan Road
La Grange, KY 40031 USA
Description
Who wouldn’t want the chance to work and grow within the largest substance use disorder treatment program in the state?
The Kentucky Department of Corrections can offer you the chance to be the navigator of change while you explore opportunities to work inside licensed substance abuse treatment programs in prison or out in the community with offenders on probation and parole. With approximately 6,000 treatment slots across the state, there are plenty of opportunities for you and your career goals. Don’t just navigate for your clients, navigate your own career and become a part of one of the fastest growing professions, a substance use disorder counselor.
At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Addiction Services has a motto: "We Change Lives, We Change Outcomes, and We Change Tomorrow Today." Aren’t you ready for a change?
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
EDUCATION: A master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of professional social work experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree supplemented by three years of professional social work experience will substitute for the primary education and experience requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): If employed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice, an employee in this job classification must furnish to the appointing authority within one month of employment, documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Performs job duties in an office/facility setting and visits clients and/or families at their residence. Provides emergency services on 24-hour basis, including accepting referrals and completing investigations at any hour without prior warning. As a result of enforced intervention, the worker runs the risk of physical harm.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jay Bell at Jay.Bell@ky.gov .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
6/7/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02566
Social Service Clinician I
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$65,168.64 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
4000 Morgan Road
La Grange, KY 40031 USA
Description
Who wouldn’t want the chance to work and grow within the largest substance use disorder treatment program in the state?
The Kentucky Department of Corrections can offer you the chance to be the navigator of change while you explore opportunities to work inside licensed substance abuse treatment programs in prison or out in the community with offenders on probation and parole. With approximately 6,000 treatment slots across the state, there are plenty of opportunities for you and your career goals. Don’t just navigate for your clients, navigate your own career and become a part of one of the fastest growing professions, a substance use disorder counselor.
At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Addiction Services has a motto: "We Change Lives, We Change Outcomes, and We Change Tomorrow Today." Aren’t you ready for a change?
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
- Provides therapeutic counseling, advocacy, and case management for adult offenders within the Department of Corrections Division of Addiction Services.
- Assists in the coordination of substance use disorder treatment services with offenders located in correctional facilities or probation and parole.
- Completes screenings, assessments, and treatments of clients with a validated substance use disorder. This includes developing a comprehensive treatment plan, participating in interdisciplinary teams, and facilitating treatment groups while maintaining clear communication with other correctional staff not directly involved with the offender’s substance abuse treatment.
- Serves as a resource contact for staff, service providers, courts, and referral agencies.
- Maintains confidential case records.
- Operates in compliance with all substance abuse program licensure standards.
- Complies with the Alcohol and Drug Counselor’s Code of Ethics and all correctional policies and procedures.
- Work in a close setting and within all state and federally mandated deadlines.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Complete work related activities in a professional manner.
- Multitask with a proven history of sound decision making in high stress situations.
- Think critically and analyze data to forecast positive outcomes.
- Adapt to the ever-changing needs of the department and division.
EDUCATION: A master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of professional social work experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree supplemented by three years of professional social work experience will substitute for the primary education and experience requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): If employed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice, an employee in this job classification must furnish to the appointing authority within one month of employment, documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Performs job duties in an office/facility setting and visits clients and/or families at their residence. Provides emergency services on 24-hour basis, including accepting referrals and completing investigations at any hour without prior warning. As a result of enforced intervention, the worker runs the risk of physical harm.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jay Bell at Jay.Bell@ky.gov .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $65,169