Social Worker/Therapist - Child and Family Division

Seven Counties Services • Louisville, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing clinical services for the Child and Family Division, including intakes, therapeutic interventions (group, individual, and family therapy), and crisis intervention. The role requires maintaining and completing service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, case reviews, court reports, and letters according to prescribed standards. Responsibilities also include conducting case reviews to determine future treatment planning, collaborating with external agents like school officials and other health agencies, and attending staff meetings and clinical seminars. The job also entails writing correspondence on behalf of clients and their families.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social services field with certification or licensure in area of specialization (e.g., LCSW, CSW, LPCC, LPCA, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate)
• Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience.
• Basic knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of applicable population group (e.g., growth and development and range of treatment needed), psychotherapy, human behavior, treatment modes, and related issues.
• Basic knowledge of community resources and SCS services.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle a case load with varying levels of client disability and need.
• Reliable transportation for frequent travel.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical services, including intakes and therapeutic interventions such as group, individual, and family therapy, and crisis intervention.
• Maintains and completes service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, case reviews, court reports, letters, etc., according to prescribed standards.
• Conducts case reviews and determines current and future treatment and treatment planning based upon resulting quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress.
• Collaborates with external agents including school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding organizational programs and client needs and conditions.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars providing information relating to program administration and development.
• Writes correspondence on behalf of clients and their families such as court reports, letters of recommendation, etc., according to prescribed standards.

What This Job Offers

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