Social Service Clinician I
About The Position
Who would not want the chance to work and grow within the largest substance abuse 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 6000 treatment slots across the state, there has to be the perfect fit for you and you career goals. Do not just navigate for your clients, navigate your own career and become a part of one of the fastest growing professions, a substance abuse counselor. At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Substance Abuse has a motto, "We Change Lives, We Change Outcomes and We Change Tomorrow Today." Aren’t you ready for a change?
Requirements
- A master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.
- Must have one year of professional social work experience.
- Ability to work in a close setting and within all State and Federally mandated deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and have displayed the ability to complete work related activities in a professional manner.
- Ability to multitask with a proven history of sound decision making in high stress situations.
- Display the ability to think critically and analyze data to forecast positive outcomes.
- Ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the Department and Division.
- Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree supplemented by three years of professional social work experience will substitute for the primary education and experience requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provides therapeutic counseling, advocacy and case management for adult offenders within the Department of Corrections Division of Substance Abuse Services.
- Assists in the coordination of substance abuse services with offenders located in Correctional Facilities or Probation and Parole.
- Responsible for screening, assessment and treatment of clients with a validated substance use disorder. This includes developing a comprehensive treatment plan, participating in interdisciplinary teams, 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 person for staff, service providers, courts, and referral agencies.
- Maintain confidential case records.
- Must be in compliance with all substance abuse program licensure standards.
- Comply with the Substance Abuse Counselor Code of Ethics and all correctional policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
