Social Workers/Therapists – MetroSafe Deflection Team

Performs clinical services including a variety of therapy programs and techniques such as group and individual therapy, family and marital therapy, expressive therapy, crisis intervention and management, psychodrama and problem solving. Formulates clinical diagnosis for both mental health and substance abuse. Formulates a clinical treatment plan to be followed for interventions. 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, including after-care plans for clients completing treatment, based upon quantitative results and professional opinion of client progress. Consults and collaborates with external agents including CHR, school officials, family members, physicians, and other health agencies, regarding organization’s 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. 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. CSW, with social work board-approved LCSW supervisor or Master’s degree in social services field with certification or licensure in area of specialization (e.g., LPCC, LPCA, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate)
Compliance with Kentucky social work board’s statutes and regulations on clinical practice.
EXPERIENCE

Two to three years direct social work experience, including two years post-master’s experience.
Basic knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of applicable population (e.g., growth and development and range of treatment needed), psychotherapy, human behavior, and related issues and community resources and SCS services.
Ability to handle case load with varying levels of client disability and need.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/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 between work sites