Summary

Seven Counties Services is Kentucky's leading Community Mental Health Center, providing comprehensive behavioral health services across seven counties in the Louisville region. Founded in 1978, the organization offers a full spectrum of mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and intellectual and developmental disabilities support to children, adults, and families. With over 1,500 professionals operating from 30+ offices, Seven Counties Services serves approximately 30,000 individuals annually, maintaining full accreditation from The Joint Commission. The organization specializes in child and family behavioral health, adult behavioral health, developmental services, substance abuse and addiction treatment, and prevention services. As a nationally recognized provider, Seven Counties Services operates with a trauma-informed approach and provides 24/7 crisis support through the 988 hotline, ensuring accessible care regardless of diagnosis or insurance status. The organization has been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Greater Louisville Area and maintains strong community partnerships to deliver integrated care that addresses both mental and physical health needs.

Job description

Essential Job Functions

Conducts MPW assessment, including a face-to-face visit with the individual in the home within the 14 day deadline, or other deadline, as established by state criteria.
Assesses and documents the individual's physical health, mental health, social supports, and environment, using assessment tool designated by the state.
Observes and interviews the individual and his or her representatives or family members to identify the needs and services that the recipient or recipient's family cannot manage or arrange on the individual's behalf.
Explains paperwork to the individual, and/or guardian, and has them complete the Freedom of Choice form, along with other state and agency required paperwork, at the face-to-face assessment visit.
Provides potential MPW recipients and/or family members with information about the MPW and available case management providers.
Arranges for submission of the MPW evaluation to the Quality Improvement Organization, which determines the Level-of-Care approval or denial, and the assessment and/or reassessment to the respective MPW provider upon approval of the Level of Care.
Assists the individual with the appeal procedures in the event of a Level-of-Care denial and upon the request of the individual or his or her family.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services with a minimum associate licensure from the proper KY Licensing Board, independent license preferred (if not required by regulation), or
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services from an accredited university, or a Registered Nurse with unencumbered RN license from the KY Board of Nursing.

Experience

One year experience with the DD/ID population is required, with a Bachelor's degree, or six months' experience with the population with a Master's degree.
Good interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of the MPW and eligibility criteria.
Reliable transportation for frequent travel.
A valid driver's license is required, with fewer than six (6) points against the license.

Physical Demands

Position has no unusual physical demands.
Position requires travel to offsite locations and may require walking or standing, stooping or bending.
Position requires extensive work in client's homes, occasionally entailing modestly unpleasant situations.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services with a minimum associate licensure from the proper KY Licensing Board, independent license preferred (if not required by regulation), or
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services from an accredited university, or a Registered Nurse with unencumbered RN license from the KY Board of Nursing.
One year experience with the DD/ID population is required, with a Bachelor's degree, or six months' experience with the population with a Master's degree.
Good interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of the MPW and eligibility criteria.
Reliable transportation for frequent travel.
A valid driver's license is required, with fewer than six (6) points against the license.

Company overview

Seven Counties Services is Kentucky's leading Community Mental Health Center, providing comprehensive behavioral health services across seven counties in the Louisville region. Founded in 1978, the organization offers a full spectrum of mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and intellectual and developmental disabilities support to children, adults, and families. With over 1,500 professionals operating from 30+ offices, Seven Counties Services serves approximately 30,000 individuals annually, maintaining full accreditation from The Joint Commission. The organization specializes in child and family behavioral health, adult behavioral health, developmental services, substance abuse and addiction treatment, and prevention services. As a nationally recognized provider, Seven Counties Services operates with a trauma-informed approach and provides 24/7 crisis support through the 988 hotline, ensuring accessible care regardless of diagnosis or insurance status. The organization has been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Greater Louisville Area and maintains strong community partnerships to deliver integrated care that addresses both mental and physical health needs.