Therapist/Social Worker - Child and Family West

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Child and Family West strives to be integrated into the neighborhoods we serve. The appropriate applicant will be part of a diverse, well-trained, fun team serving children and their families from West Louisville neighborhoods.

The role primarily serves transitional-age youth between the ages of 16 and 26; however, the provider must be open to working with clients outside of that age range as needed

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 treatment planning based upon resulting 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, letters of recommendation, etc., according to prescribed standards.

EDUCATION

• 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, LPAT, LPATA)

           

EXPERIENCE

• Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience.  
• Basic knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of applicable population group (e.g., growth and development and range of treatment needed), 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/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.

Time Type:

Full time