Seven Counties Services
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
The role involves performing essential clinical services, including conducting various therapy programs like group, individual, and family therapy, and maintaining comprehensive service documentation such as assessments and case notes. Responsibilities also include formulating clinical diagnoses for mental health and substance abuse, developing treatment plans, and conducting emergency evaluations for high-risk clients.
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, along with the appropriate Kentucky licensure (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, or CADC/LCADCA/LCADC). A minimum of three to six months of related internship or practicum experience is required, along with knowledge of relevant community resources and client population characteristics.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs clinical services, including intakes and a variety of therapy programs and techniques such as group, individual, and family therapy, expressive therapy, crisis intervention, psychodrama and modeling. 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 CHR, 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. Conducts case presentations and consultations with other agencies regarding programs and services offered. Formulate clinical diagnosis for both mental health and substance abuse. Formulate a clinical treatment plan to be followed for interventions. Conducts emergency evaluations of high-risk clients to determine level of treatment indicated and arranges for hospitalization, as needed. As needed, assists supervisor or division director with development and coordination of clinical programs. EDUCATION Master’s degree in Social Work and licensed in KY, or Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and the appropriate license in KY, or Licensed in KY as a CADC, LCADCA, or LCADC Understanding of Kentucky’s board of social work laws and regulations regarding clinical practices EXPERIENCE Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience. Knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of applicable population (e.g., growth and development and range of treatment needed), psychotherapy, human behavior, and treatment modes Case load with varying levels of client disability and need Knowledge of community resources and SCS services PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS Occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Position at times may require incumbent to remain on twenty-four hour call. Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites Time Type: Full time Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro. Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives. At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits. In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.