Social Service Clinician I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Eddyville, KY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Who wouldn’t want the chance to work and grow within the largest substance use disorder 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 are plenty of opportunities for you and your career goals. Don’t just navigate for your clients, navigate your own career, and become a part of one of the fastest growing professions, a Substance Use Disorder counselor. At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Addiction Services 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a close setting and within all State and Federally mandated deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Displayed the ability to complete work related activities in a professional manner.
Able 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.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic counseling, advocacy, and case management for adult offenders within the Department of Corrections Division of Addiction Services.
Assist in the coordination of substance use disorder treatment 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.
Serve as a resource person for staff, service providers, courts, and referral agencies.
Maintain confidential case records
Be in compliance with all substance abuse program licensure standards
Comply with the Alcohol and Drug Counselor’s Code of Ethics and all correctional policies and procedures.