Social Worker / Therapist - Addictions

Job Description : ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs clinical services to individual clients, including administering assessments such as substance use disorder assessment, biopsychosocial assessment, risk assessment, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Dimensions, Substance Use Disorder Diagnosis, and other indicated assessment tools. Maintains and completes accurate clinical documentation in electronic medical records. Determines level of care recommendations to other clinical staff based on ASAM Dimensions. Collaborates with medical and nursing staff to provide holistic evaluations. Works with the Utilization Management Department to obtain necessary authorizations for client care. Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars, providing information related to program administration and development as needed. Formulates clinical diagnoses for both substance abuse and mental health conditions. EDUCATION Master’s degree in Social Work with licensure as a certified social worker (CSW). Master's degree in social services or related field with certification or licensure in a specialized area (e.g., LPCC, LPCA, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate). Agency provides internal training with necessary CEUs for credentialing. Understanding of Kentucky’s laws and regulations regarding clinical practices. EXPERIENCE Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience. Knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of the applicable population, psychotherapy, human behavior, treatment modes, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc. Familiarity with community resources and SCS services. PHYSICAL DEMANDS / REQUIREMENTS No unusual physical demands. May involve occasional exposure to threats of bodily harm from clients or their families. May require tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues on an occasional basis. Time Type : Full time We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee, you can enjoy many benefits, including: Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability (company paid). Financial Wellbeing: Competitive compensation, life insurance (company paid), accidental death & dismemberment insurance (company paid), 403b retirement plan with company matching, and retirement planning services. Career Development: Tuition assistance, student loan forgiveness options, clinical supervision for licensure, industry training, leadership development programs, and opportunities for growth. Work Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, flexible schedules, employee assistance programs.

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