Social Worker, Licensed 3 - Milledgeville

Georgia Department of Revenue•Milledgeville, GA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Under broad supervision, performs psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. Performs commitment determinations and/or executes orders of involuntary commitments. May serve as a team leader.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work and counseling from an accredited college or university
Licensure in the area of assignment
Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Worker, Licensed 2 (HCP051) or position equivalent; or Master's degree in social work and counseling from an accredited college or university and licensure in the area of assignment and two (2) years of related post-license experience.
Drug Screening
TB Evaluation
Annual Influenza
National and State Background Check

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria
Knowledge of how client advocacy system operates
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques
Knowledge of various therapeutic models and intervention as directly related to area of assignment.

Responsibilities

Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis
Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life
Identify environmental impediments to client of patient progress through interviews and review of patient records
Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
Organizes support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client
Performs clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers presenting for services
Provides case management services related to identified treatment needs
Provides training to direct care staff in implementing behavior modification techniques and treatment plans
Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.