Licensed Clinical Social Worker Vacancies in Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) Lexington, KY

This Jobsfunter Listing is about LexingtonFayette Urban County Government LFUCG in Lexington, KY
2022

About the job

SALARY

The minimum salary is $49,443.68 annually

This position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime; however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours.

Pay Grade 519

More benefits information can be found at lexingtonky.gov/jobs

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, March 21, 2022.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to provide therapeutic interventions, treatment services, mental health assessments, and complex case management services to court-involved and/or at-risk youth at the Audrey Grevious Center.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in Social Work; and, a minimum of two years of experience in social work
• Valid Clinical Social Work License (LCSW) from the Kentucky Board of Social Work in accordance with KRS 335.100
• Valid Driver’s License
• First Aid and CPR Certifications must be obtained within first six months of employment and maintained as a condition of continued employment
• Safe Crisis Management must be obtained within first six months of employment and maintained as a condition of continued employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides individual and group clinical treatment services to court-involved and/or at-risk youth
• Provides advanced individual and group therapy using modalities such as cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviews, and psycho-educational and evidence-based interventions
• Conducts complex client assessments in order to develop individual treatment plans with goals and objectives
• Performs crisis intervention and advanced risk assessments such as risk of suicidal and homicidal thoughts, plans, and behaviors as needed
• Develops and maintains accurate and timely records for all clients including, but not limited to treatment plans, weekly progress reports, and database (CMIS) records
• Coordinates treatment team meetings with youth, his/her family, and other community service providers to communicate clinical issues, progresses, and recommendations
• Plans and/or attends trainings, meetings, conferences, and seminars
• Transports and escorts clients to essential appointments and provides assistance to families as needed
• May act as Clinical Services Manager in his/her absence
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Master’s degree in Social Work; and, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in social work
• Valid Clinical Social Work License (LCSW) from the Kentucky Board of Social Work in accordance with KRS 335.100
• Valid Driver’s License
• First Aid and CPR Certifications must be obtained within first six months of employment and maintained as a condition of continued employment
• Safe Crisis Management must be obtained within first six months of employment and maintained as a condition of continued employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to operate Urban County Government equipment and vehicles in a safe, prudent and responsible manner.
• All positions require drug testing before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
• Individuals recommended for employment will be required to submit to a background check and drug screening. In addition, the Divisions of Family Services and Youth Services will require individuals recommended for employment to submit to a Child Abuse/Neglect (CAN) Registry check. Individuals should be of sobriety and integrity, orderly and law abiding citizens and inasmuch as some employees will be working with minors, those individuals who have offenses or incidents with minors will not be considered for employment.
• Pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and to sections 21-52, 22-34 and 23-50 of the Code of Ordinances, all employees must remain drug and alcohol free when reporting to work, while at work and while engaged in any work related activities.
• Based on Federal Regulations 19-10 this position may be eligible for and offered the hepatitis vaccinations. In addition, employees will be required to sign a statement stating they have accepted or declined the hepatitis vaccination.

EXAMINATION

There will be a training and experience evaluation from information provided on the application at the filing deadline date.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but may be electronically attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled “Application Questionnaire” has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are provided below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits
• Direct Deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, email, or visit:

Division of Human Resources

200 East Main Street

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030

Website: www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs

Email: [email protected]

Company: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG)

Vacancy Type: Full-time 

Job Location: Lexington, KY

Application Deadline: N/A

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