Chemical Dependency Youth Therapist/Social Worker

Job Description :

This position helps support a passionate and growing team that focuses on substance use services for youth and adolescents across Jefferson and surrounding counties! Opportunity for individual, family, and group therapy services, as well as IOP level of care.

Candidates for this position should be comfortable with being independent, while also working with a small team. Previous experience with substance use is not required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Formulates clinical diagnosis for both mental health and substance abuse.

9. Formulates a clinical treatment plan to be followed for interventions.

This is a float position in our rural counties.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in social services field with certification or licensure in area of specialization (e.g., LPCC, LCSW, CSW, LPCA, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate) Prefer experience working with substance use, but not required.

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

Full time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy.

Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness Medical CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountShort Term DisabilityLong Term Disability - Company Paid
• Financial Wellbeing Competitive Compensation PackagesLife Insurance - Company PaidAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded MatchingRetirement and Financial Planning Services
• Career Development and Growth Tuition Assistance Plans Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs ( National Health Service Corp s & Public Service Loan Forgiveness ) Student Loan Repayment Assistance Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities.

We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with usLeadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leadersSeven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

• Work Life Balance Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. ( 10 Paid Holidays ) Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life BalanceEmployee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and / or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being
30+ days ago