Licensed Clinical Social Worker

About Carey Counseling Center, Inc:

Carey Counseling Center, Inc. was established in 1970 as a not-for-profit community behavioral health center. We are dedicated to serving Northwest Tennessee by offering a full range of community-based, behavioral health services. Our staff is made up of highly-trained, caring professionals who are dedicated to helping individuals and families in our communities cope with mental illness, while contributing to the overall health of our communities. Carey’s commitment to providing leading edge technology in behavioral health services has established the corporation as one of the most respected community mental health centers in West Tennessee.

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services (or designee) performs counseling/treatment services utilizing Best practices Guidelines.

Examples of Duties:

1.  Provides appropriate clinical services to a client population, age range or diagnostic grouping based upon Best Practices Guidelines and other specified tasks for which the therapist has been assigned.
2.  Attends all meetings (such as C.A.R.T., Foster Care Review Board, etc.) or other assigned activities (such as Liaison, court attendance, etc.) designated by the Site Director and completes all appropriate accompanying paperwork.
3. Prepares and maintains all medical/clinical records in accordance with Center quality assurance policies and procedures.
4. Consistently meets productivity expectation that 65% of the standard work week is spent in billable client services.
5. Participates, at a minimum, in one hour of clinical supervision on a weekly basis, or as otherwise directed by the Center.
6. Provides appropriate supervision for non-licensed staff working towards licensure.
7. Participates in required training to maintain credentialing status.
8. Demonstrates the ability to develop quality treatment plans.
9. Demonstrates the ability to develop a comprehensive safety/crisis plan.
10. Maintains Mandatory Prescreening Agent status and trains for crisis supervision.
11. Is consistently on time for work and follows Center policies regarding requesting leave from work.
12.  Follows all guidelines outlined in the CAREY Policies and Procedures Manual including Corporate Compliance Policies.
13. Is expected to have regular and predictable attendance and the ability to work cooperatively with others

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work. Current license in Clinical Social Work required. Experience in a mental health setting is preferred but not required.