This position serves as the primary discharge planner for individuals who have been hospitalized for an extended period. This role will also require the ability to link individuals to appreciate services and resources in the community, complete assessments and referrals, and work collaboratively from a multi-disciplinary recovery perspective.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the State qualifications, preference will be give to candidates who possess some or all of the following:

·         Must have a Master's in Social Work (MSW), License-eligible

·         Experience working with persons with Mental Illness and/or Developmental Disability

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, the GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Master's degree in social work and counseling from an accredited college or university and eligibility to be licensed and two years of supervised experience in the area of assignment or two years of experience at the lower level social worker, License or position equivalent.