Social Worker/Therapist Adult Crisis Center (PRN)

Job Description: Additionally, we will consider the following licenses from the appropriate KY Board of Licensure: LCSW, LPCA, LPCC, MFTA, LMFT, LPATA, LPAT 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 CHR, 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. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. EDUCATION Master’s degree in Social Work and licensed as a certified social worker (CSW) Understanding of Kentucky’s board of social work laws and regulations regarding clinical practices EXPERIENCE Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience. Two(2) years of experience in a crisis setting is preferred. Knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of applicable population (e.g., growth and development and range of treatment needed), psychotherapy, human behavior, and treatment modes. Case load with varying levels of client disability and need Knowledge of community resources and SCS services PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS Occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Position at times may require incumbent to remain on twenty-four-hour call. Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards. Time Type: Part time