Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Psychiatric Medical Care • Fitzgerald, GA

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for clinical social work services and comprehensive discharge planning within hospital facilities. Provides clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, crisis management, and psychosocial evaluation for patients and families. Provides orientation and education to other staff members. Develops, organizes, and implements programs, policies and procedures, casework services, and referrals necessary to ensure overall departmental operations in accordance with the facility's mission and philosophy. Participates in and maintains performance improvement activities to ensure the highest standards of care.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
• Active, unrestricted License as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Georgia
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, clinical assessment, and evidence-based interventions
• Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions
• Ability to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately
• Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years post-MSW clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical social work services and comprehensive discharge planning within hospital facilities.
• Provide clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, crisis management, and psychosocial evaluation for patients and families.
• Provide orientation and education to other staff members.
• Develop, organize, and implement programs, policies and procedures, casework services, and referrals necessary to ensure overall departmental operations in accordance with the facility's mission and philosophy.
• Participate in and maintain performance improvement activities to ensure the highest standards of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level