PS: Beh Hlth/Provider Lic (SP)
About The Position
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Social Worker/Licensed Supervisor, LCSW at Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. The employee provides SW oversight and supervision for West and Central Units servicing as SW Manager. Duties include completion of SW assessment, discharge planning, Screenings for DD waiver consumers and linkage with DD waiver providers. Managing more complex patient case such as ADA patients. Additionally, the employee will service as the immediate supervisor for 6 FTE professional staff and 2 Part-time professional staff.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work and counseling from an accredited college or university.
- Licensure in the area of assignment.
- Three (3) years of experience at the lower level Social Worker, Licensed 3 (HCP052) 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 three (3) years of experience in the provision of therapeutic services with, which includes one (1) year in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Requires an MSW degree.
- Must be licensed as LMSW with 1 yr. Supervisory exp or have a LCSW.
- Minimum of three years experience working in an in-patient or out-patient MH setting.
- Extensive knowledge of community resources.
- Experience with collaborating with multiple agencies to coordinate discharge planning.
Nice To Haves
- LCSW
- Three years’ experience working in an in/out patient Mental Health setting
- Extensive knowledge of Community Resources and understanding of DBHDD level of care
Responsibilities
- Provides SW oversight and supervision for West and Central Units servicing as SW Manager.
- Completes SW assessment.
- Manages discharge planning.
- Conducts Screenings for DD waiver consumers and linkage with DD waiver providers.
- Manages more complex patient cases such as ADA patients.
- Serves as the immediate supervisor for 6 FTE professional staff and 2 Part-time professional staff.
- Supervises and directs the clinical activities of a behavioral health program.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
