Social Service Clinician I
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 12 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of the DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure, and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes. The DOC also provides opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior. This position is in the new medical institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The Department of Corrections is seeking a Social Service Clinician I to work inside the Blackburn Correctional Complex. This position is involved in the reentry planning and treatment of offenders in order to address their criminogenic needs and prepare them to reenter the community.
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.
- A bachelor's degree supplemented by three years of professional social work experience will substitute for the primary education and experience requirements.
- If employed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice, an employee in this job classification must furnish to the appointing authority within one month of employment, documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license.
- Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
- Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic services through the assessment of offender needs.
- Perform needs assessments and develop individual plans.
- Lead therapeutic groups and recreation activities.
- Cognitive counseling on a one-on-one basis.
- Coordinate with other program areas as needed.
- Track data and provide reports and statistical data as needed.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary planning and treatment planning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
