Social Services Provider 1 or 2 - Martha K. Glaze RYDC- Clayton, GA (CCR)
About The Position
Under broad supervision, the Social Services Provider provides rehabilitation counseling, referral services, and resident evaluation to assigned youth at the Martha K. Glaze Regional Youth Detention Center. The position performs or directs intake services and mental health screenings, completes mental health assessments, and uses assessment findings to determine appropriate services, referrals, and plans of care. It provides individual, group, and family counseling; develops treatment and crisis-management plans; and delivers timely crisis intervention when youth present a serious and imminent risk of harm to themselves or others due to mental health concerns. The position works with treatment teams to identify youths’ strengths, needs, symptoms, and psychological challenges, develop and monitor treatment plans, communicate with youth and families, track progress, and maintain accurate clinical records and reports. It also provides consultation to staff who work with youth and participates in clinical supervision to support professional development and the integrity of mental health services. Evening and weekend on-call coverage is required. The role is offered at Social Services Provider I or II level. The I level requires a related bachelor’s degree and two years of job-related experience, or qualifying experience at the lower level. The II level requires a related bachelor’s degree and four years of job-related experience, or qualifying experience at the lower level. Some positions require eligibility for licensure. Preferred qualifications include a relevant master’s degree and Georgia licensure or eligibility for licensure, with additional postgraduate experience preferred for level II.
Requirements
- For Social Services Provider I: bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two years of job-related experience, or two years of experience at the lower-level Social Services Program Coordinator 1 (SSP030) or equivalent.
- For Social Services Provider II: bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four years of job-related experience, or two years of experience at the lower-level Social Services Program Coordinator 2 (SSP031) or equivalent.
- Some positions require eligibility for licensure.
- Ability to conduct youth mental health intake, screening, and assessment in accordance with policy and professional standards.
- Ability to provide therapeutic counseling, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and referrals.
- Ability to collaborate with treatment teams and communicate appropriately with youth, families, health care professionals, and staff.
- Ability to prepare accurate clinical records, progress notes, reports, and other required documentation.
- Willingness to provide on-call evening and weekend coverage.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Professional Counseling, or Master of Education Counseling from an accredited college or university.
- Eligibility to be licensed as a counselor in the State of Georgia.
- For Social Services Provider II, two years of related postgraduate experience.
- Completion of a master’s degree in a mental health field that qualifies the graduate for licensure by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.
- Licensure as a Georgia Professional Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist.
Responsibilities
- Perform or direct youth intake services and mental health screenings, ensuring screenings are completed within policy timelines.
- Direct or complete mental health assessments by interviewing youth and/or families, consulting health care professionals, reviewing records, and evaluating relevant background and needs.
- Determine appropriate services and alternate plans of care based on assessment findings; make, document, and follow up on referrals and file assessments in youth records.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic counseling to support positive behavioral and social change.
- Comply with agency confidentiality requirements and develop and implement treatment and crisis-management plans in a timely manner.
- Conduct individual treatment sessions and facilitate group therapy using accepted therapeutic methods.
- Provide timely crisis intervention to youth presenting a serious and imminent risk of harm to themselves or others due to mental health concerns.
- Provide on-call evening and weekend coverage for youth mental health needs.
- Consult with and guide staff who interact with youth to support consistent supervision, care, safety, adjustment, and development.
- Lead or participate in treatment teams; present assessment summaries and contribute clinical input to treatment goals, interventions, and plans.
- Reassess therapeutic needs and initiate appropriate treatment-plan changes through treatment team meetings.
- Communicate treatment goals and services to youth and family members or significant others, as appropriate.
- Monitor youth progress through interviews, observation, team input, chart reviews, or other methods, and convey progress information as appropriate.
- Write clear, accurate progress notes and prepare, submit, and present required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
- Participate actively in required clinical supervision and seek consultation when facing substantial ethical or clinical challenges.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement and savings plan options
- Paid holidays
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- Total Rewards programs intended to improve work environment, job satisfaction, and work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
