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Job Description :

Seven Counties Services is seeking a dynamic Therapist / Social Worker in the Louisville area who is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)! If you are an LCSW / CSW / LPCC / LPCA LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate who can use ASL in services, we are looking for an energetic therapist / social worker with experience in working with children and families as well as adults. An independent licensed individual is preferred.

• The position is based in Louisville; it serves surrounding counties both in person and via telehealth.
• Some regional travel is required.
• May collaborate with The Kentucky School for the Deaf.
• Continued training, competitive salary and benefits.

If you are passionate about working with children, families, and adults and have knowledge and familiarity with the deaf and hard of hearing community / deaf culture, then this position may be for you!

Under board approved supervision, the Therapist / social worker will follow the Kentucky Board mandates as it pertains to face-to-face clinical supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Must be Fluent in ASL (American Sign Language)

2. 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.

3. Maintains and completes documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, case reviews, court reports, letters, etc.

4. Conducts case reviews and determines current and future treatment and treatment planning based upon resulting quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress.

5. Collaborates with external agents including CHR, school officials, family members, and other health agencies regarding organizational programs and client needs and conditions.

6. Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars providing information relating to program administration and development.

7. Writes correspondence on behalf of clients and their families such as court reports, letters of recommendation, etc.

8. Conducts case presentations and consultations with other agencies regarding programs and services offered.

9. Formulates clinical diagnosis for both mental health and substance abuse. Formulates a clinical treatment plan to be followed for interventions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in social services field with certification or licensure in area of specialization (e.g., LPCC, LPCA, LCSW, CSW LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate)

Understanding of Kentucky’s board of licensure laws and regulations regarding clinical practices

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / REQUIREMENTS

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

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Time Type : Full time

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