SOCIAL WORKER (MA/MSW)

UHS•College Park, GA

10d

About The Position

Social Workers/Therapists are responsible for conducting therapeutic services for patients, interviewing and developing the psychological history, assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family, developing appropriate treatment objectives, and treatment plan updates for patients. Therapists conduct family sessions prior to discharge. Social Workers/Therapists act as the patients’ and families’ primary contact during the patient’s stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team. Social Workers/Therapists are also liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family. Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree required
1 to 3 years of experience minimum
License from state of GA (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LAPC, LPC) Preferred

Responsibilities

Conducting therapeutic services for patients
Interviewing and developing the psychological history
Assessing the therapeutic needs of the individual and family
Developing appropriate treatment objectives
Developing treatment plan updates for patients
Conducting family sessions prior to discharge
Acting as the patients’ and families’ primary contact during the patient’s stay at the facility
Acting as the patients’ and families’ advocate with the treatment team
Serving as liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family
Performing any other duties as assigned