The position requires a minimum of a master's degree in social work or a related field AND the accompanying certification (CSW, MFT, LCPA) with a preference given to a clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) Preference given to candidates who have completed a practicum working in behavioral health and substance use issues.
- Responsible for the overall Clinical services to families in the Family Recovery Program, to include children. It requires a reasonable combination of the following knowledge and skills; Work with individuals with substance use disorder, ability to use and implement cognitive behavioral therapies and use of community resources and ability to serve as an appropriate role model. Compassion towards people living with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and HIV/AIDS and ability to convey respect to the target populations are critical. Must learn and apply agency, personnel and program policies and procedures. Must have knowledge and understanding of the current treatment modalities. Preference given to those that have the ability to train and supervise other clinical staff and interns. Must be willing to be on-call and work some evenings if applicable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Satisfactory criminal records check.
- Satisfactory sex crimes records check.
- Driver's license preferred.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:
- Manage caseload and client needs
- Work effectively with referral sources.
- Document services through current, complete record
- Counseling on personal, family financial, employment, behavioral, crisis and substance abuse matters.
- Advise other staff on treatment matters and coordinate team treatment as appropriate.
- Discuss and review client progress
- Participate in regular client review.
- Maintain a current CPR and First Aid certificate.
- Participate in weekly clinical supervision.
- Conduct group and individual sessions daily.
- Maintain billing requirements.
- Performance quality improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI committee.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS:
- To model agency core values of integrity, compassion, diversity, commitment & justice to all internal and external contacts.
About AMS: AMS is dedicated to helping find the perfect fit for your schedule and personal goals. Because AMS has been in the Kentuckiana area for over 45 years, we have direct partnerships with many providers, including long-term care facilities, behavioral healthcare facilities, physician offices, outpatient care centers, adult day care centers, private duty, and more. This wide variety of locations and facilities gives you more opportunities to find the perfect fit.