CD Counselor/Social Worker/Therapist- Addictions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides individual, group, and family counseling to help clients identify and resolve personal substance use disorder issues. Utilizes assessment and diagnostic tools and forms to gather information pertaining to client history to assist in developing accurate assessments and treatment planning. Maintains accurate documentation of individual, group and family counseling sessions and activities adhering to established regulations and licensure standards. Provides information to clients with substance use disorders and related issues through educational sessions which may include presentations, films, chalk talks, etc. Consults with client referral sources on issues related to client treatment and therapy progress. Provides a variety of indirect client services including writing correspondence on behalf of clients, submitting court reports, and making court appearances, charting medical records, conducting case reviews and treatment planning, making telephone contacts, and monitoring client fees. Performs multiple organizational responsibilities including attending and participating in supervisory and staff meetings, performing assigned committee functions, facilitating non-clinical collaboration with other departments, etc. 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 human services field EXPERIENCE Minimum of four years’ counseling or related experience with individuals with substance use disorders REQUIREMENTS Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) credential issued by Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position has no unusual physical demands. May involve occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families. May require performing tasks on an unplanned or occasional basis that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seven Counties Services