What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Crisis Social Worker/Therapist - Child and Family Acute Unit position at Seven Counties?
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, play therapy, and psychoeducation.
- 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 treatment recommendation, etc.
- Formulates clinical diagnosis for both mental health and substance abuse.
- Formulates a clinical treatment plan to be followed for interventions.
EDUCATION
- Master degree in Social Work , or a Master's in Clinical Mental Health is required.
EXPERIENCE
- Completion of appropriate related internship or practicum experience,
- Two years of experience preferred.
REQUIREMENTS
- Certified Social Worker (CSW) credential issued by Kentucky Board of Social Work. 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.
- Licensure as a LPCC, LPCA, MFTA, LMFT, PATA, LPAT from the appropriate KY Licensing Board will also be considered.
Time Type:
Full timeSeven 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.