Job Description:

Under moderate-to-general supervision, The Senior Social Worker, positioned at The Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center (KCPC), works with a team of service providers (Psychiatry, Psychology, Medical, Correctional Officers, etc.) to conduct forensic competency evaluations, competency restoration, and criminal responsibility evaluations for pre-trial patients. The Senior Social Worker at KCPC also assists in the provision of inpatient treatment for individuals who have been adjudicated incompetent to stand trial and are held on a civil commitment order. The Senior Social Worker at KCPC provides a variety of clinical services, therapy techniques and psycho-educational programs. The Senior Social Worker at KCPC also assists in developing, coordinating and implementing other programs and services, as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs brief individual and family therapy techniques, utilizing Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy techniques.
• Available to facilitate and/or co-facilitate various psycho-educational groups around the topics of substance use support, legal education, coping skills, conflict resolution, etc.
• Maintains and completes service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, progress notes, case reviews, court reports, letters, etc., according to prescribed standards.
• Conducts case reviews and determines current and future 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.
• When appropriate, may be called on to submit correspondence on behalf of a patients in the form of court reports, letters of recommendation, etc.
• When appropriate, may be called on to conduct case presentations and consultations with other agencies regarding available programs and services.
• Assists Treatment Team with evaluating at-risk patients to determine the most immediate level of care needed.
• As needed, assists supervisor or division director with development and coordination of clinical programs.

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in Social Work. Certified Social Worker (CSW) with social work board-approved Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) supervisor.
• Compliance with Kentucky's Board of Social Work laws and regulations regarding clinical practices.

EXPERIENCE

• Two to four years direct social work experience with a minimum of four years post-master's clinical 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.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Potential to undertake supervisory / leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to handle case load with varying levels of client disability and need.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position has some unusual physical demands, including occasional exposure tothreat 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:

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many perks to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid
  • Wellness Programs - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services
  • Employee Discounts including Dell Computers, Verizon Wireless, Liberty Mutual, Costco, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• Career Development and Growth
  • 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 us
  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence teach provide staff with industry best practices and processes
• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.