Therapist/Social Worker - Child and Family

Seven Counties Services • Louisville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing clinical services to children and families, including assessments, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management. The position requires maintaining detailed documentation, collaborating with external agencies, and participating in team meetings and clinical seminars. The job also involves writing correspondence on behalf of clients and their families, such as court reports and letters of recommendation. Staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focus on customer service, and adhere to safety management and Joint Commission standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social services field with certification or licensure in area of specialization (e.g., 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