Social Services Provider I or II - Macon YDC - Macon, GA (CCR)

Juvenile Justice, Department of•Macon, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under broad supervision, provides rehabilitation counseling services, referral services, and resident evaluation to assigned clients. This role is with the Department of Juvenile Justice at the Macon YDC in Macon, GA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 2 (SSP031) or position equivalent.
Some positions require eligibility for licensure.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Professional Counseling, or Master of Education Counseling.
Two (2) years of related postgraduate experience (for SSP II).
Eligibility to be licensed as a counselor in the State of Georgia.
Completion of a Master's degree in a mental health field from an accredited college or university (e.g., counseling, social work or psychology). The degree must be in an area that would qualify the graduate for licensure by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.
Licensure as a State of Georgia Professional Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist.

Responsibilities

Performs and/or directs intake services to youth, including mental health screening in accordance with policy and within time guidelines.
Directs or completes mental health assessments of youth, interviewing youth and/or families, contacting other health care professionals, reviewing youth’s record, identifying psycho-social stressors, strengths, challenges, risks, level of functioning and needs. Completes written mental health assessments in accordance with professional standards, DJJ policy, OBHS guidance and clinical supervisor direction. Determines appropriate services and alternate plans of care, makes necessary referrals, and documents all findings in a timely manner.
Provides therapeutic counseling to individuals, groups or families to effect positive change in youth's behavior and/or social situations. Complies with confidentiality regulations. Develops and implements treatment plans and/or crisis management plans. Conducts individual and group therapy sessions. Provides crisis intervention services and on-call evening and weekend coverage. Provides consultation and guidance to other staff who interact with youth.
Leads or participates as a member of a treatment team to identify youths’ strengths, resources, symptoms, and psychological challenges to develop and monitor an effective plan of treatment. Presents assessment summaries, provides clinical input into treatment plans, and initiates changes based on reassessment. Communicates treatment goals and services to youth and their families. Monitors youth’s progress and writes progress notes.
Prepares and submits required reports and other documentation in accordance with departmental policies and local operating procedures. Presents verbal summaries of reports to treatment team members.
Engages in clinical supervision to facilitate development of clinical knowledge, skills and professional integrity. Participates actively in supervision sessions and contacts supervisor for consultation when encountering ethical or clinical challenges.