Social Services Provider I or II - Savannah RYDC- Savannah, GA (CCR)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Savannah, GA

7d•$53,017 - $58,320•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 Savannah RYDC in Savannah, GA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience for Social Services Provider I.
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience for Social Services Provider II.
Eligibility for licensure may be required for some positions.
Ability to work any shift.
Must pass a reference check and criminal background check.

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.
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) that would qualify 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.
Two (2) years of related postgraduate experience (for SSP II).

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 by interviewing youth and/or families, contacting other health care professionals, reviewing records, identifying psycho-social stressors, strengths, challenges, risks, level of functioning and needs. Completes written mental health assessments, determines appropriate services and alternate plans of care, makes necessary referrals, and documents all findings and actions in the youth's record.
Provides therapeutic counseling to individuals, groups or families to effect positive change in the youth’s behavior and/or social situations. Complies with confidentiality regulations, develops and implements treatment and crisis management plans, conducts individual and group therapy sessions, provides crisis intervention services, offers on-call evening and weekend coverage, and consults with other staff to ensure consistent supervision and care.
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, participates in identifying strengths and weaknesses, selects appropriate treatment goals and interventions, provides clinical input into treatment plans, initiates changes based on reassessment, communicates treatment goals and services to youth and family, monitors progress, and writes progress notes.
Prepares and submits required reports and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner, and presents verbal summaries to treatment team members.
Engages in clinical supervision to facilitate development of clinical knowledge, skills and professional integrity of mental health services provided to youth. Participates actively in supervision sessions and contacts supervisors for consultation when encountering ethical or clinical challenges.