CCLC Day Treatment School Based Therapist

Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in social work.
Two years successful experience in individual counseling with adolescents and in social service delivery.
Valid driver's license.
Must meet the requirements for a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky State law.
Must meet health requirements as specified in district personnel policy.

Basic Function

Provide individual, group and family counseling services;
provide school-related social service needs of the students enrolled in assigned program;
coordinate activities with administration to implement program and District policies and objectives;
assist the community and communicate with school and community groups.

Representative Duties

• Establish and lead group counseling and instructional sessions in evening family programs;
• provide instructional and individual, group and family counseling during school day and summer programs;
• coordinate the guidance class with the appropriate personnel and schedule social service counseling.

Representative Duties (continued)

• Deliver academic instructional packets and distribute to students;
• arrange hospital tours, provide transportation and supervision for field trips and visit homes as assigned.

Critical Skills/Expertise Required

• KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Community agencies and resources.
• Individual, group and family counseling techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Provide individual, group and family counseling services.
• Conduct intakes, assess assistance needs and make referrals.
• Drive a District vehicle or personal car to conduct work as assigned.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationship with others.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Plan and organize work.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Work confidentially with discretion.