Social Service Clinician I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Wheelwright, KY

5d • Onsite

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 justice involved individuals 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. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Possess the ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the Department and Division.
• Must furnish documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license within one month of employment.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic counseling, advocacy and case management for justice involved individuals within the Department of Corrections Division of Addiction Services
• Assists in the coordination of addiction services with justice involved individuals 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 use disorder 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 use disorder treatment program licensure standards.
• Comply with the Substance Use Disorder Counselor Code of Ethics and all correctional policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support for substance use disorder treatment operations.

What This Job Offers

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