CSW/LPCA

POSITION SUMMARY

The CSW/LPCA will provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment under the “scope of practice” of his/her professional licensure or certification to Mental Health Clinic clients. Clinical supervision of services delivered by a CSW/LPCA is conducted as required by the states Revised Statutes and Administrative Regulations (as promulgated by the Credentialing Boards of both the supervisor’s profession and the supervisee’s profession).    

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Provide mental health assessment, ensuring proper placement and identifying issues that complicate recovery
• Provide individual therapy and guidance in order to identify and address mental health issues that complicate recovery while supporting and encouraging individual mental health resource utilization
• Facilitate group therapy services for selected patients to ensure mental health issues that complicate recovery addressed with the benefit of peer support and feedback
• Provide mental health information in order to educate patients, customers, and staff members regarding the dynamics of mental health issues in recovery
• Facilitate crisis intervention to ensure safety and well-being of patients
• Participate in ongoing education in order to produce the highest quality of service and expertise needed for the organization
• Assure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, guests, and visitors
• Additional duties as directed by the Behavioral Health Leadership

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct that conforms to a set of values and accepted standards.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Master’s Degree
Experience: Preferred experience as a CSW or LPCA

Certificates and Licenses:  Current CSW or LPCA licensure in the state of Kentucky

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and the ability to learn and use electronic medical record system

 Other Requirements

Ability to relate with consideration and effectiveness to the staff of ARcare, prospective employees, and external agencies and persons with whom this department interacts.  Ability to facilitate training in a classroom setting as well as one-on-one training.  Willing to attend continuing education related to this position.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Verbally communicate with staff and others.)

Sense of Touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Controlled atmosphere in a medical office environment

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