Social Worker, Non-Licensed 2

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Exciting new opportunity to start andto join an innovative, community-based behavioral health and intellectual / developmental disabilities services organization located in South Georgia.Georgia Pines Community Service Board is a public, not-for-profit organization with an annual budget of $25M and a diverse workforce of 300 direct-care and support staff. We provide services to 6 rural counties with several locations. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings.

Georgia Pines Behavioral Health Crisis Unitis currently seekinga real leader, someone who has the passion, commitment, talent, and ability to work collaboratively with their peersto continue to advance the mission and vision of the organization.

The selected applicant will have the pleasure of providingpersons, families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities. Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services. Completes bio-psychosocial assessments, collaborates with consumers to complete individualized treatment plans, conducts individual, group, and family therapy sessions, makes appropriate referrals for needed services, responsible for pursuing licensure as a LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.

Georgia Pines believes this is a great opportunity for anyonewho truly wants to make a difference in people's lives. This position is an integral part of the agency's Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC)and reports directly to the selected team leadwith the appropriate latitude for utilizing seasoned judgment to accomplish his / her responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree is required and eligibility to be licensed as a LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance

Short Term

Employee, Spouse, and Child

13 State Holidays and

Type of Recruitment :

This announcement is open to all qualified persons. Full time unclassified (at-will employment) position with benefits.

Georgia Pines participates in the NHSC student loan repayment program for qualifying positions.

Applications must include a telephone number where the applicant can be reached during the daytime.Failure to provide sufficient detail of work history may result in anapplicant not being considered for an interview. An applicant who has a disability which may require specialaccommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should informthe Human Resources Dept. if contacted for an interview.

Internal Applicant Eligibility : To apply, you must be in your current position for a minimum of 6 months with no disciplinary action. If this position is within your current department, you must have been employed in your current position for a minimum of 1 year withoutdisciplinary action. Requests for exceptions must be submitted to the Executive Director.

All Relevant Information Is Subject To Verification :