Social Worker/Therapist - Addictions (Intensive Outpatient Program) Rural

EXPERIENCE

• · Three to six months of related internship or practicum experience.
• · Basic knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of applicable population group (e.g., growth and development and range of treatment needed), psychotherapy, human behavior, treatment modes, and related issues.
• · Basic knowledge of community resources and SCS services.
• · Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• · Ability to handle a case load with varying levels of client disability and need.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS
• · Position has some unusual physical demands, including occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families.
• · Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
• · Position at times may require incumbent to remain on twenty-four hour call.
• · Reliable transportation for frequent travel.
• Incumbents/new hires with either of these master’s degrees must ensure that they are not practicing without a license or evading professional licensing/certification laws. To comply with such laws, incumbents/new hires with either of these master’s degrees must sign their notes as professional equivalents. Those who have earned either of these master’s degrees AND a corresponding license or certification (e.g., CSW, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist) may not hold this job title.
• Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.
• Time Type:
• Full time