Therapist / Social Worker- Deaf and Hard of Hearing
 Seven Counties | |
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan
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 United States, Kentucky, Louisville | |
 Mar 31, 2025 | |
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Job Description: Seven Counties Services is seeking a dynamic Therapist/Social Worker in the Louisville area! If you are an LCSW/CSW/LPCC/LPCA LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate who can use American Sign Language (ASL) in services, We are looking for an energetic therapist/social worker with experience in working with children and families as well as adults. Ask about our Sign on Bonus!
If you are passionate about working with children, families, and adults and have knowledge and familiarity with the deaf and hard of hearing community / deaf culture, then this position may be for you! Under moderate supervision, provides clinical services to assigned client populations, including administration of a variety of therapy techniques and programs. Under board approved supervision, the social worker/Therapist will follow the Kentucky Board of Social Work or licensure mandates as it pertains to face-to-face clinical supervision. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Must be Fluent in ASL (American Sign Language) 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. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. EDUCATION * Master's degree in social work and licensed as a certified social worker (CSW) * Understanding of Kentucky's board of social work laws and regulations regarding clinical practices 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 Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards. REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Fluent in ASL or willing to learn while in role LCSW Preferred Clinical Experience with both Children and Families and Adults Knowledge and familiarity with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Good Computer Skills Good Communication Skills Time Type: Full timeWe 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.
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