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Social Worker, Licensed 2 (Dodge County)

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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

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*************** Newly qualified MSW's encouraged to apply ********************

 


 
Job Description:
 

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking a Licensed Social Worker 2 to provide psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, monitoring and discharge planning.  Provide counseling/therapy to individuals requiring complex intervention. Provide case management services related to identified treatment needs for our jail based competency restoration program which will be based onsite at Dodge County, Georgia.

Under broad supervision, performs psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. 

 Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. Performs commitment determinations and/or executes orders of involuntary commitments. May serve as a team leader. 
  • Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas. Serves as project or team leader. 
  • Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis. Counsels clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life. Identify environmental impediments to client of patient progress through interviews and review of patient records. 
  • Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. Organizes support groups or counsel family.to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client. 
  • Performs clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers presenting for services. Provides case management services related to identified treatment needs. 
  • Provides training to direct care staff in implementing behavior modification techniques and treatment plans. Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education. Designs behavioral or therapeutic interventions for intractable or difficult to manage clients. 
  • Determines the necessity for commitment in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice. Conducts psychosocial assessments/evaluations to develop comprehensive case/service plans.

 

Benefits

 

Vacation15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 + years of service

Sick Leave: accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)

Holidays:  the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays

Retirement: 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Available Insurance: Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & dependent life insurance

Tax Deferred Spending Accounts: Healthcare; Childcare

 

*Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards: 

1.     Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation.

2.     Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.

3.     Eligible to work in the U.S.

4.     Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.   

 

**High School and College Degrees Must Be from an Accredited Institution**
Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND licensure in the area of assignment AND Two years of related post-license experience OR Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND licensure in the area of assignment AND Two years of experience at the lower level Social Worker, Licensed 2 (HCP051) or position equivalent.

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