Seven Counties Services is a Community Mental Health Center with a 60 year history offering a full range of mental health services, substance abuse treatment and intellectual and developmental disabilities services in Jefferson, Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble and Henry counties. Since 1978, Seven Counties Services has delivered innovative individualized and compassionate community-based treatment, support and services for persons with behavioral health needs including people with mental illness, children with emotional and behavioral disorders, individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, and adults and adolescents with addiction and substance use disorders. We work tirelessly to find solutions to life's most difficult and complex challenges. Seven Counties Services is full accredited by The Joint Commission and nationally recognized for effective services and treatments. With over 1,400 staff members and 250 volunteers serving more than 34,000 people annually, we continually help our community flourish.....one life at a time.

Job Description:

PURPOSE

Under general supervision, assesses client needs for program admission, develops treatment planning, and provides counseling and educational presentations to chemically dependent individuals and their families in a safe, structured environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides individual and group counseling to help clients identify and resolve personal chemical dependency issues. Utilizes assessment and diagnostic tools and forms to gather information pertaining to client history to assist in developing accurate assessments and treatment planning. Maintains accurate documentation of individual and group counseling sessions and activities adhering to established regulations and licensure standards. Provides information to clients on chemical dependency and related issues through educational sessions which may include presentations, films, chalk talks, etc. Consults with client referral sources on issues related to client treatment and therapy progress. Provides a variety of indirect client services including writing correspondence on behalf of clients, submitting court reports and making court appearances, charting medical records, conducting case reviews and treatment planning, making telephone contacts, and monitoring client fees. Performs multiple organizational responsibilities including attending and participating in supervisory and staff meetings, performing assigned committee functions, facilitating non-clinical collaboration with other departments, etc.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree
  
  
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    In-patient only: TCADC within 90 days of hire
  
  
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    Outpatient: TCADC is required prior to hire.
  
  
  
  

EXPERIENCE

• Six to twelve months field related experience.


• Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of clients and professionals from diverse social and economic backgrounds.


• Knowledge of established governmental regulations and applicable licensure standards.


• Knowledge of chemical dependency issues.


• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position has no unusual physical demands.


• May involve occasional exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or their families.


• Employment may require performing tasks on an unplanned or occasional basis that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

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:

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many perks to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

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  Health & Wellness
  
  
  • Medical Coverage
  
  
  • Dental Coverage
  
  
  • Vision Coverage
  
  
  • Flexible Spending Account
  
  
  • Health Savings Account
  
  
  • Short Term Disability
  
  
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid
  
  
  • Wellness Programs - Company Paid
  
  
  
  

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  Financial Wellbeing
  
  
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  
  
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  
  
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  
  
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  
  
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services
  
  
  • Employee Discounts including Dell Computers, Verizon Wireless, Liberty Mutual, Costco, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car
  
  
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  
  
  
  


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  Career Development and Growth
  
  
  • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  
  
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
  
  
  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  
  
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence teach provide staff with industry best practices and processes
  
  
  
  


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  Work Life Balance
  
  
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (Paid Holidays)
  
  
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  
  
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being
  
  
  
  

Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.