Licensed Social Worker 2 - Georgia Pines

Job Summary:

Licensed Therapist

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.SALARY IS DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE STATUS ($50,000-$58,000).

Georgia Pines teamis 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.

Duties include: Performing psychosocial assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to individuals requiring complex intervention.Identify individual needs and diagnose substance use and/or mental health disorders; assess individual risk for suicide and other safety related concerns; determine the need for inpatient psychiatric treatment or outpatient services or supports; and in all modes, effectively communicate relevant information to officers, families, and treatment providers, as necessary.Assist in referrals, as well as follow-up treatment coordination, within Georgia Pines CSB and/or outside treatment providers.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university ANDhas an Associates\'s license as a LMSW, LAPC, of LAMFT OR fully licensed as aLCSW, LPC, or LMFT AND Two years of supervised experience in the area of assignment.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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:

- A pre-employment physical may be required for appointment to position.

- A pre-employment PPD Tuberculin Skin Test will be required at the applicant's expense.

- An FBI fingerprint-based criminal records investigation is required for appointment to position.

- Pre-employment drug testing is required for appointment to position.

- Males between l8 and 26 years of age will be required to present proofof having registered with the Selective Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration.

- An official transcript may be required from the college that granted your hours and/or degree. The transcript (Primary Source) will need to be furnished to the Human Resource Department.