Family & Children's Clinician
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POSITION TITLE: Family & Children ClinicianLOCATION: Louisville, KYSTATUS: Full Time, Salary, ExemptPROGRAM: Addiction Recovery ServicesREPORTS TO: Senior Program Manager of Freedom HouseINTRODUCTION:Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, volunteer referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.BENEFITS:Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:Health and Wellness Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) Health and Wellness Program Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Account Health Spending Account Short Term Disability MetLife Legal PlansFinancial Wellbeing Competitive Compensation Packages Life Insurance (company paid) 403b retirement plan with company fund matching Employee discounts *Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) *All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day oneWork Culture Commitment Committee Justice Committee Integrity Committee Compassion Committee DE&I Committee Retention CommitteeTraining & Development VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program VOA University - Staff Development VOA Academy - Clinical Training and DevelopmentJOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:The position requires a proven ability in communications, social casework, and personal budgeting. Responsible for the overall Clinical services to men/women/children with both mental illness and addictions. It requires a reasonable combination of the following knowledge and skills; Work with Mental Illness and addiction, use of cognitive behavioral therapies and twelve step facilitation skills, 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. WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE:The position requires at minimum a Master's degree in Social Work or related field with a certificate (CSW, CADC, LPCA, LMFT) with a preference given to an LCSW, LPCC, and/or LCADC with an addiction focus and must have at least two years working with persons that are affected by mental illness and coexisting alcohol/drug disorders. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Work in developing children's/family therapeutic services for Freedom House Louisville to include therapy sessions, assessments, treatment planning for children under age of 18 that freedom house is serving. 2. Facilitate group and individual therapy coverage as needed for residents at Freedom House or Liberty Place. 3. Complete psychosocial and initial ASAMS as needed. 4. Carry a case load of individual clients for individual therapy services to include treatment planning, concurrent ASAMs, ongoing assessments, etc. (children and/or adults). 5. Work effectively with referral sources by communicating progress, lack of progress, client concerns, discharge planning and summaries. 6. Maintain positive and effective communication with treatment team. 7. Document services through current, complete records. 8. Counseling on personal, family financial, employment, behavioral, crisis and substance abuse matters. 9. Advise other staff on treatment matters and coordinate team treatment as appropriate. 10. Discuss and review client progress. 11. Participate in regular client review. 12. Maintain a current CPR and First Aid certificate. 13. Participate in weekly clinical supervision with individuals whom you may be supervising 14. Maintain billing requirements.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.