05 Jul
Social Worker, (MSW Required) - Hospital (Columbus, Ga)
Georgia, Muscogee 00000 Muscogee USA

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The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Social Worker, MSW required at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital, located in Columbus, GAJob Description:Provide persons, families or vulnerable populations with the psycho-social 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.Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve crisisCounsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to lifeIdentify environmental impediments to client of patient progress through interviews and review of patient recordsMonitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care planOrganizes support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the clientPerforms clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers presenting for servicesProvides case management services related to identified treatment needsProvides training to direct care staff in implementing behavior modification techniques and treatment plansRefers 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.Sample Technical Competencies:Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteriaKnowledge of how client advocacy system operatesKnowledge of crisis intervention techniquesKnowledge of individual and group therapy techniquesKnowledge of various therapeutic models and intervention as directly related to area of assignment.Due to the high volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide the status on each applicant by phone or email. However, please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if you are selected for an interview or we need further clarification/information.We reserve the right to remove postings at any time.FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND licensure in the area of assignment AND Two years of related post-license experience OR Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND licensure in the area of assignment AND Two years of experience at the lower level Social Worker, Licensed 2 (HCP051) or position equivalent.Job: HealthcareOrganization: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDDTitle: Social Worker, (MSW Required) - Hospital (Columbus, Ga)Location: GA-Muscogee-ColumbusRequisition ID: HEA0579

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