Therapist / Social Worker- Deaf and Hard of Hearing

About the role

Serves Seven Counties Services in the Louisville area.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services including intakes and therapy programs such as group, individual, and family therapy, expressive therapy, crisis intervention, psychodrama, and modeling.
• Maintains and completes documentation such as psychosocial assessments, case notes, case reviews, court reports, letters, etc.
• Conducts case reviews and determines treatment and treatment planning based on client progress.
• Collaborates with external agents including CHR, school officials, family members, and other health agencies.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars.
• Writes correspondence on behalf of clients and their families.
• Conducts case presentations and consultations with other agencies.
• Formulates clinical diagnoses and treatment plans.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social services field with relevant certification or licensure (e.g., LPCC, LPCA, LCSW, CSW, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate).
• Experience in mental health and substance abuse fields.
• Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience.
• Knowledge of Kentucky’s board of licensure laws and regulations regarding clinical practices.
• Passing score on the ASL proficiency exam.
• Case load with varying levels of client disability and need.

Qualifications

• Fluent in ASL.
• Experience working with children, families, and adults.
• Independent licensed individual preferred.
• Ability to conduct case reviews and determine treatment plans.
• Collaborative skills with external agents.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical demands include occasional exposure to threats from clients or their families.

Skills

• Proficiency in ASL.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of applicable populations.
• Understanding of Kentucky’s board of licensure laws and regulations.

Benefits

Continuing education, competitive salary, and benefits provided.

Pay

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with some regional travel required.