Social Worker/Therapist - Shelby County Addiction Services

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 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 planning based upon 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 and letters of recommendation, according to prescribed standards. EDUCATION Master's degree in social services field with certification or licensure in an area of specialization (e.g., LPCC, LPCA, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate). EXPERIENCE Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Basic knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of the applicable population group, including growth and development and range of treatment needed. Basic knowledge of 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND REQUIREMENTS Position has some unusual physical demands, including 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. LICENSE AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS *Incumbents/new hires with either of these master’s degrees must ensure that they are not practicing without a license or evading professional licensing/certification laws. To comply with such laws, incumbents/new hires with either of these master’s degrees must sign their notes as professional equivalents. Those who have earned either of these master’s degrees AND a corresponding license or certification (e.g., CSW, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist) may not hold this job title. TIME TYPE Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr Seven Counties Services