Social Worker, Licensed 1 School Based Therapist

Georgia Pines•Pelham, GA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Exciting new opportunity to start and to join an innovative, community-based behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities services organization located in South Georgia. Georgia Pines Community Service Board is a public, not-for-profit organization with an annual budget of $25M and a diverse workforce of 300 direct-care and support staff. We provide services to 6 rural counties with several locations. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings. Georgia Pines GAP Program is currently seeking Masters Level (Licensed and Non-Licensed) Mental Health Therapists to provide services in our School based Mental Health Program. Provides persons, families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities. Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services. Completes bio-psychosocial assessments, collaborates with consumers to complete individualized treatment plans, conducts individual, group, and family therapy sessions, makes appropriate referrals for needed services, and responsible for pursuing licensure. Georgia Pines Behavioral Health Crisis Center Program is currently seeking someone who has the passion, commitment, talent, and ability to work collaboratively with their peers to continue to advance the mission and vision of the organization. The selected applicant will have the pleasure of providing a broad range of paraprofessional social services to patients/clients/consumers and their families. In addition, with conducting patient/client/consumer intakes, participates in treatment team planning, and performs crisis intervention. Additionally, the applicant may assist in dealing with personal and social problems. Select applicant may provide supportive counseling to consumers and families and/or serve as a liaison for social services and perform case management duties. Georgia Pines believes this is a great opportunity for anyone who truly wants to make a difference in people's lives. This position is an integral part of the agency's BHCC program and reports directly to the Team Lead with appropriate latitude for utilizing seasoned judgment to accomplish his/her responsibilities.

Requirements

Master's degree in a Social Service field and license eligibility in the State of Georgia as an LMFT, LPC, or LCSW.
High school diploma or GED and two years' experience in a social service-related position OR Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field OR One year at the lower level or position equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Must be a Certified Peer Specialist (Applicant must have a mental health diagnosis with a minimum of one year of recovery and have a certificate (CPS) OR become CPS Certified within 6 months).

Responsibilities

Provides persons, families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities.
Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services.
Completes bio-psychosocial assessments, collaborates with consumers to complete individualized treatment plans, conducts individual, group, and family therapy sessions, makes appropriate referrals for needed services, and responsible for pursuing licensure.
Conducting patient/client/consumer intakes, participates in treatment team planning, and performs crisis intervention.
Assist in dealing with personal and social problems.
Provide supportive counseling to consumers and families and/or serve as a liaison for social services and perform case management duties.