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Job Title: Weekend Social Worker Licensed

Workplace: West Central Georgia Regional Hospital

Job Summary:

The Weekend Social Worker Licensed provides essential social work services to individuals and families in Columbus, Georgia, specifically during weekend hours. This role focuses on crisis intervention, assessment, and connecting clients with appropriate resources.

Job Responsibilities:**

* Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of clients to determine needs and develop intervention plans.
* Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation services to individuals and families experiencing acute distress.
* Develop and implement individualized service plans, ensuring alignment with client needs and available resources.
* Facilitate referrals to community agencies, healthcare providers, mental health services, and other support systems.
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions, assessments, and service plans in accordance with state and agency regulations.
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including medical staff, law enforcement, and other social service professionals, to ensure coordinated care.
* Advocate for clients' rights and access to services, addressing systemic barriers where identified.
* Participate in supervision, training, and professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
* Adhere to all ethical guidelines and professional standards of social work practice.

Job Qualifications:**

* Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
* Current and valid Social Worker licensure in the State of Georgia (LCSW or LMSW required).
* Minimum of one year of post-graduate social work experience, preferably in a crisis intervention or weekend service setting.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound judgments in high-pressure situations.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis management skills.
* Proficiency in using electronic health record systems and other relevant software.
* Ability to work flexible weekend hours, including evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays.
* Valid Georgia driver's license and reliable transportation.

This is temporary or hourly paid work performing professional social/counseling services. Positions in this job are established for less than 9 months or scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits if the position status is temporary (i.e., SCOA 513). Positions in this job are established for greater than 9 months and scheduled for greater than 30 hours per week if the position status is permanent labor (i.e., SCOA 512). Normally permanent labor positions are eligible for Health Insurance benefits.

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.