Social Service Clinician I Job at Kentucky Department Of Corrections

Kentucky Department Of Corrections Burgin, KY 40310

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4/4/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-02755
Social Service Clinician I
Pay Grade
15
Salary
$45,491.76
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
Northpoint Training Center
710 Walter Reed Road
Burgin, KY 40310 USA
Description
Are you ready to brave the challenge?

If you are pursuing a career in the field of Criminal Justice we, we may have the spot for you! The Department of Corrections is seeking a Social Service Clinician I to work inside in this fast passed, professional environment of the Northpoint Training Center. This position would be involved in the reentry planning and treatment of offenders in order to address their criminogenic needs and prepare them to reenter the community.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Provide therapeutic services through the assessment of offender needs.
  • Perform needs assessments, develop individual plans.
  • Lead therapeutic groups and recreation activities.
  • Cognitive counseling on a one-on-one basis.
  • Coordinate with other program areas as needed.
  • Track data and provides reports and statistical data as needed.
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary planning/treatment planning.
The ideal candidate for this position will have good communication skills, planning skills, leadership skills, organizational skills, and experience with standard business computer programs and client documentation programs.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: A master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of professional social work experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree supplemented by three years of professional social work experience will substitute for the primary education and experience requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): If employed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice, an employee in this job classification must furnish to the appointing authority within one month of appointment documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license and must maintain a valid driver's license for the length of employment in this classification.
Working Conditions
Performs job duties in an office/facility setting and visits clients and/or families at their residence. Provides emergency services on 24-hour basis, including accepting referrals and completing investigations at any hour without prior warning. As a result of enforced intervention, the worker runs the risk of physical harm.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Sarah Goode at Sarah.Goode@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D



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