Social Worker

My client near Dayton, OH has a need for Social Workers or Counselors to join their team. They have openings for both an adult social worker and an adolescent social worker.LOCATION/SECTION: Outpatient or InpatientPOSITION TITLE: Primary Therapist DependentPOSITION SUMMARYTakes primary responsibility for managing his/her patient's course of treatment. Works with different patient populations following the general directions of the clinical supervisor to deliver psychotherapy to assigned patients. Understands and utilizes established theoretical framework, as set forth by the various mental health disciplines, to conceptualize and solve mental health/substance abuse problems. Uses his/her higher academic training as a basis to learn a wide variety of established mental health/substance abuse techniques for adults, adolescents, SMD/SED, and geriatric patients and their families.MAJOR & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSScreens and completes diagnostic assessments under supervision. Makes recommendations to the treatment team about patient's treatment needs based on screening and diagnostic assessment.Employs a variety of treatment modalities including individual, group, and family therapy for target population. Psychotherapeutic techniques and modalities are appropriately matched for clinical needs.Develops the treatment plan with his/her own patients by assessing their strengths and weaknesses, defining their mental health/substance abuse problems, and setting specific goals and objectives to be accomplished in the course of treatment.Meets with supervisor and with the treatment team to discuss his/her own patient's treatment process.Handles problematic and/or unusual events in the course of treatment, relying upon the guidance of more experienced colleagues when an unusual situation arises.Works with patient's families and social networks to accomplish the goals of treatment.QUALIFICATIONS:LSW, LISW, LPC or LPCC required.Must have a Master's Degree in Social Work or CounselingDayton, Ohio is a great city located at the Crossroads of America where the I-75 north/south meets the I-70 east-west, making it the perfect destination for meetings and conventions , family vacations and weekend stop-overs. Known as the Birthplace of Aviation , Dayton features a fantastic array of big city amenities coupled with mid-western charm and hospitality. When you visit our city, you'll be pleasantly surprised to find great attractions and historical sites, fantastic arts venues, a thriving downtown area, beautiful parks, a variety of sporting sites and fabulous shopping and dining.These are exciting times for the city as we are in the midst of an unprecedented revival. With a technology park sweeping the outskirts of town, recreational whitewater areas downtown, a planned family ice arena and two new downtown hospitals, the city is certainly moving forward. We are blessed with many of the same amenities as cities five times our size. We enjoy a symphony orchestra, performing arts center, a renowned university and a museum of art. Our natural resources, recreation areas and bike trails are among the finest in the region and there's more in the works. Where else can you find a state park and 1,200 acre lake just 10 minutes from downtown?

Created: 2024-11-02