License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About The Position
Tryfacta is seeking a License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for our client in Ashland, KY, 41102. This is a temporary contract assignment. The position involves developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for youth, providing counseling services, conducting crisis intervention and behavioral health assessments, managing suicide/homicide watch cases, completing clinical documentation, leading interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, collaborating with various stakeholders, developing behavioral management plans, coordinating referrals, serving as on-call clinical support, and participating in evidence-based therapeutic programming. The role requires maintaining compliance with DJJ policies, state regulations, and accrediting standards.
Requirements
- Must meet Kentucky KRS 600.020(52) requirements as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
- Strong documentation and clinical assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and crisis management abilities.
- Active state licensure in good standing required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with adolescents, behavioral health, juvenile justice, residential treatment, or crisis intervention preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for youth within the facility.
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling services.
- Conduct crisis intervention and behavioral health assessments.
- Manage suicide/homicide watch cases and develop safety plans.
- Complete clinical documentation including intake assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge plans, and court reports.
- Lead interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and maintain meeting documentation.
- Collaborate with correctional staff, medical providers, families, courts, schools, and community partners.
- Develop behavioral management plans for youth with challenging behaviors.
- Coordinate referrals for higher levels of psychiatric care when necessary.
- Serve as on-call clinical support for after-hours emergencies.
- Participate in evidence-based therapeutic programming after completion of required DJJ training.
- Maintain compliance with DJJ policies, state regulations, and accrediting standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
