Position Title: Social Worker – Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Company Name: Seven Counties Services
Location of Job: KY – 2225 W Broadway Louisville – 56009
Full-time or Part-time: Full-time
Company Address: 10104 Linn Station Rd., Louisville, Kentucky 40223
Contact Email Address: Kathy Moran, kmoran@sevencounties.org
Contact Phone Number: (502) 589-8600
Position Description: Seven Counties Services is seeking a dynamic Social Worker in the Louisville area! If you are an LCSW/CSW who can use American Sign Language (ASL) in services, OR an LCSWCSW who is interested in working with this population and willing to learn ASL while in the position. We are looking for an energetic therapist with experience working with children and families as well as adults. *$1,000 Sign On Bonus!*
Position based in Louisville; serves surrounding counties both in person and via telehealth.
Some regional travel required. May collaborate with The Kentucky School for the Deaf. Continued training; competitive
salary and benefits.
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 LCSW supervision, the social worker will follow the Kentucky Board of Social Work mandates as it pertains to face-to-face clinical supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Fluent in ASL (American Sign Language) Not required
- 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.
- Maintains and completes service documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, case reviews, court reports, letters, etc.
- 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 CHR, 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.
- Conducts case presentations and consultations with other agencies regarding programs and services offered.
- Formulates clinical diagnosis for both mental health and substance abuse.
- 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 will 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
Website Address for Applying Online: https://sevencounties.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SevenCountiesCareers/details/Social-Worker_JR-006580