The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for Social Worker, Licensed- Supervisor Level at Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia

Manages and directs the clinical activities of a comprehensive behavioral health program. Performs psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to clients requiring complex intervention. Performs commitment determinations and/or execute orders of involuntary commitments. Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

·          Supervises and plans work of assigned staff

·          Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis

·          Counsels 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

·          May administer and coordinate services and activities of a specialized program

·          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

·          Designs behavioral or therapeutic interventions for intractable or difficult to manage clients

·          Determines the necessity for commitment in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice

·          Conducts psychosocial assessments/evaluations to develop comprehensive case/service plans

NOTE:  Applicants should pay particular attention to the application process listed at the bottom of this posting.  Failure to follow them, as directed, may prevent or delay consideration for this vacancy.

Job seekers are encouraged to apply without delay.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Due to the volume of applications/resumes received, we are unable to provide information on the status of your application by phone or e-mail.   All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview.  Only selected applicants will be contacted for follow up.  Applicants who are not selected will not be contacted.

Licensure in the area of assignment and Three years of experience in the provision of therapeutic services with at least one year in a supervisory role OR Master's degree from an accredited program And Three years experience at the lower level or position equivalent (HCP052)

·          LCSW Required

·          Experience working in field of Developmental Disabilities

·          Experience with admitting/discharge procedures

·          Experience working in a hospital setting

·          Experience as a liaison between families, individuals and facilities

In addition to a competitive salary (), we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

This position is a pay grade 15 on the statewide salary plan.

This position is located at Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia.

More than a century ago, Thomasville was celebrated as one of the most fashionable places in the world to visit. During the Victorian era, many wealthy northern socialites and pleasure seekers traveled by rail to enjoy Thomasville as their grand winter resort. Attracted to the genteel life of south Georgia, many made Thomasville their winter home and built "grand winter cottages". Although this era quickly faded in the early 1900s, more than fifty of these grand historic homes still grace Thomasville's streets.

Thomasville, in southwest Georgia and on the Florida border, is home to both the second largest Farmer’s Market in the state and three Fortune 500 companies.

Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: swsh_hr@dbhdd.ga.gov

To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Social Worker, Licensed - Supervisor Level   If you are currently employed by DBHDD, please include "Internal Employee" in the subject line as well.

You may be subject to a Drug Screen. You may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of Criminal History Record Information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You do have the right to challenge the contents of any Criminal History that is located, should you choose to do so.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.