Manager of Social Work (SUD and Adult BH)

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : Day Shift

Description : Position Purpose :

Mercy Care is seeking a dedicated and experienced Behavioral Health Coordinator to lead our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Adult Behavioral Health teams. This role is essential to advancing our integrated care model and ensuring compassionate, high-quality behavioral health services for underserved and special needs populations.

What You Will Do :

Oversee and support a multidisciplinary behavioral health team including mental health professionals, substance abuse counselors, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Provide direct integrated behavioral health services to adult and geriatric patients, with occasional care for children and adolescents.

Collaborate with community organizations to develop and utilize external resources for patient support.

Manage program budgets and ensure timely, accurate reporting of program activities.

Participate in community outreach events and health fairs 3-4 times annually.

Contribute to the strategic planning and implementation of behavioral health initiatives across Mercy Care clinics.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree in Human Services or related field.

Active Georgia licensure as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in behavioral health recovery services, including 1 year in a supervisory role and 1 year working with disadvantaged populations.

Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in integrated care settings.

Familiarity with the Primary Care-Behavioral Health integration model preferred.

Valid Georgia driver's license may be required.

Position Highlights and Benefits :

Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!)

Opportunity to get paid daily - through DailyPay

Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.

Fast response interview times and job offers.

Ministry / Facility Information :

Mercy Care Atlanta, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and comprised of 300 plus colleagues, is a healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Atlanta, Georgia area. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals across all demographics. Rooted in the Mercy Philosophy, we prioritize respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence in all aspects of care delivery.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability / veteran