KCPC Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Seven Counties Services • La Grange, KY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under moderate-to-general supervision, the Senior Social Worker at The Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center (KCPC) works with a team of service providers (Psychiatry, Psychology, Medical, Correctional Officers, etc.) to conduct forensic competency evaluations, competency restoration, and criminal responsibility evaluations for pre-trial patients. The Senior Social Worker at KCPC also assists in the provision of inpatient treatment for individuals who have been adjudicated incompetent to stand trial and are held on a civil commitment order. The Senior Social Worker at KCPC provides a variety of clinical services, therapy techniques and psycho-educational programs. The Senior Social Worker at KCPC also assists in developing, coordinating and implementing other programs and services, as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work Required.
• Certified Social Worker (CSW) with social work board-approved Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) supervisor.
• Compliance with Kentucky’s Board of Social Work laws and regulations regarding clinical practices.
• Two to four years direct social work experience.
• A minimum of four years post-master's clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic competency evaluations, competency restoration, and criminal responsibility evaluations for pre-trial patients.
• Assist in the provision of inpatient treatment for individuals adjudicated incompetent to stand trial and held on a civil commitment order.
• Provide a variety of clinical services, therapy techniques, and psycho-educational programs.
• Assist in developing, coordinating, and implementing other programs and services, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior