Social Work Jobs in Georgia

Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselo Company: The Ark Family Counseling Center Location: Decatur, GA Description: The Ark Family Counseling Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Position Title: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) PT Immediate Hire Opening Date: 2/22/10 Closing Date: Until Filled Position Description: Licensed Professional Counselors / Clinical Psychologists / LMSW most often work in counseling centers and/or group practices. LPCs often: interview patients, give diagnostic tests and assessments, provide individual, family, or group psychotherapy, design and implement behavior modification programs. Some LPCs/LMSWs collaborate with physicians and other specialists to develop and implement treatment and intervention programs that patients can understand and comply with. Location of Position(s): Decatur, Georgia 30035 Major Duties: The candidate will interview children and adolescents and give diagnostic tests. The LPC will also provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy, neuro-developmental therapy, substance-abuse therapy, psychiatric and medication management, and psychological assessments. The LPC will also be responsible for updating individual service and treatment plans, communicating with various referral agencies including DFACS, DJJ, Juvenile Courts, and Schools, and assisting a team of Community Support Individuals and collaborating with mental health professionals. Qualifications/Requirements: Qualifying experience for this position includes at least five (5) years of specialized experience which is directly related to the position, and has equipped the applicant with the particular KSA’s to successfully perform the duties of the position. Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Chemical Dependency or Counseling and LPC, LCSW or PsyD status in the state of Georgia. Also, the candidate should have experience with C&A clients, MICP, administering CAFAS, Individual Service Plans (ISPs), and familiarity with clinical terminology. Must be a U.S. citizen. Salary and Benefits: We offer competitive salaries. Benefits for full time employees will include paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, and life insurance. Special Notes: N/A

Job Title: Social Worker(Supervisory) Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Location: Augusta, GA Description: This position is also being advertised as a Psychologist (Supervisory) and can be filled by either occupation.Current permanent employees of the VA Nationwide will receive first consideration when filling vacancies.The supervisory social worker is the Vet Center team leader and is responsible for the over-all clinical and administrative operation of the Vet Center.  The team leader, in coordination with the regional manager, defines the mission and scope of practice of the Vet Center according to policies of the Readjustment Counseling Service and the needs of the local veteran community.  The incumbent supervises the staff of the Vet Center and is responsible for evaluating their performance. He/She develops networks and working relationships with veteran service organizations, community based agencies and mental health organizations to enhance service delivery and develop referrals of veteran clients to appropriate care. The supervisory social worker develops priorities based on the direction of the regional manager and makes independent professional decisions and recommendations with infrequent recourse to supervisory members of the regional manager's office.  The incumbent serves as a consultant and subject matter expert to programs and resources external to the Vet Center on matters of readjustment needs of veterans. The team leader devotes at least 50% of his/her time indirect clinical practice with veteran clients.  This practice includes screening/assessment of veteran clients, treatment planning and goal setting, referral to service providers, development of a resource file, veteran advocacy, crisis intervention, education/health promotion, coordination of non-institutional and institutional services and individual/group counseling. The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA is a two-division Medical Center that provides tertiary care in medicine, surgery, neurology, psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine, and spinal cord injury. Augusta is also the home of the world renowned "Masters" golf tournament. Augusta and neighboring areas also offer a myriad of other sporting events to enjoy including baseball, boating, skiing, fishing, horse racing, and boat racing. There are a multitude of cultural events including the Augusta symphony, Opera and the Augusta Theater Company. Within 2-3 hours, you can be in the mountains, at the beach or at the "Mall of Georgia" in Atlanta.

Job Title: Social Worker Brunswick Cboc Company: Location: Brunswick, GA Description: The incumbent  independently provides clinical psychosocial and case management services at an advanced practice level to eligible veterans and their family members to meet biological, psychological, social, and environmental needs at the Carl Vinson  VA Medical Center—Brunswick CBOC. The incumbent is required to interact not only with the patient but also family, significant others, community agencies, and other staff.  The incumbent will interview veterans and their family members/significant others to establish facts about the veteran's situation, presenting problems and their causes, and the impact of such problems on the veteran's functioning and health as part of a comprehensive psychosocial assessment. Review all data, subjective and objective, and makes a clinical assessment identifying needs and strengths. The incumbent will have the ability to serve veterans who tend to have frequent and severe crisis, lack of family or an adequate community support network, be deficient at self-monitoring, and frequently fail to comply with instructions and treatment, or have significant deficits in coping skills and require continuing professional psychosocial support. He/she will organize community services on behalf of beneficiaries, developing and coordinating procedures for use of these services by related staff. Moreover, the social worker will also develop working relationships and agreements with other organizations having responsibilities for the same population, maintains a current and productive network of referral resources and makes provision for referral services from other agencies, community resources (i.e., transition or halfway houses, shelters, etc.), and other Governmental agencies to resolve problems. In addition, the social worker will serve as liaison for Carl Vinson Medical Center in providing general care coordination services to CBOC patients. Willingly accepts additional and special assignments that are necessary to meet program goals or customer needs.

Job Title: Social Worker (MSW): Case Mgt (PRN) Company: Tenet Health Location: East Point, GA Description: POSITION SUMMARYAssess, plan, implement, monitor, and evualte options and services required to meet an individuals discharge planning and other psychosocial needs to promote quality, cost effective outcomes. The licensed social worker assists in the identification of appropriate resources and coordinates and facilitates with the case manager thoughout the continuum of services.

Job Title: Social Worker Job in WAYCROSS, GA Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Waycross, GA Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Social Worker Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs Agency: Veterans Health Administration Job Announcement Number: 10-234-KM Salary Range: 0.00 - 0.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0185-00/00 Promotion Potential: 11 Open Period: Thursday, February 18, 2010 to Thursday, May 20, 2010 Position Information: Full-Time Permanent Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Waycross, GA Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.Job Summary: Be a member of a team providing compassionate healthcare to veterans. We are an employer of choice who is a center of excellence in patient care, education and research. We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you. Go to http://www.va.gov/ for more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs. This position is located in Waycross, Georgia.Major Duties: Primary responsibility includes provision of ambulatory mental health services.  The social worker provides services to veteran patients and their families through interviews/diagnostic assessments/development of treatment plans/delivery of care in the clinic.  The primary method is case work.  Both individual and group therapy is used with selected patients.  Community organization is an integral part of the worker's performance.  Case load is determined by geographic area.  All types of cases are included from simple to complex, medical and psychiatric.  The level and type of treatment is determined by patient's needs.Qualifications: Basic Requirements:  Must be a U.S. Citizen.  Applicants at all grade levels must have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and be licensed or certified at the Master's level to independently practice social work in a state.  For the GS-11 level, In addition to meeting all of the basic requirements, applicants must have one (1) year of professional social work experience (after receipt of master's degree), equivalent to the GS-9 under qualified social work supervision. This experience must have been in a clinical setting and must have demonstrated the potential to perform advanced assignments independently.  Specialized experience includes work with a geriatric, highly disabled, or chronically ill adult population in supporting informal caregivers and resolving home care and placement dilemmas.  Current Florida driver's license is required, and the ability to operate GSA vehicles for community visitations and activities will be required.  COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR EDUCATION. COPY OF CURRENT SOCIAL WORKER LICENSE MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION MATERIAL.  Failure to provide any of the requested documentation prior to the closing date of this announcement may result in disqualification from consideration for this position.  You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this announcement.Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.How You Will Be Evaluated: Knowledge of psychological evaluation. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships. Knowledge of social work theory and practices. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate programs and activities relating to client treatment. Ability to function independently, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with people from a variety of backgrounds and with varying levels of understanding. Skill in conducting effective individual, group, family, case management and mental health counseling to veterans and their significant others.Benefits:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#lifeLong-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltciNew employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retrYou will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACAYou will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLVYou will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLIOpportunities are available in numerous locations and employees may transfer to new locations to further their career goals.Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRSYou can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSAOther Information:You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.The materials you send with your application will not be returned.If you fax your application, we will not consider it.You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.How To Apply:You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement. Current NF/SGVHS employees submit updated resume and responses to Knowledge, Skills and Abilities to Human Resources.  Other eligible applicants submit VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations, and OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and responses to Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Current and former Federal employees must also include copy of their latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, and latest Performance Appraisal.   Veterans must also include copy of their DD-214 showing character of discharge, (if service-connected for disability must include SF-15 with proof of disability).  ICTAP/ CTAP eligibles must submit copy of their RIF notice, Certificate of Expected Separation (CES), or notice of proposed separation.  Send application material to VA Medical Center (05), 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608.  If you need additional information, please contact Human Resources at Register to View .  Applications will be accepted until a selection is made.Contact Information: Human Resources Phone: Register to View Or write:Department Of Veterans Affairs1601 SW Archer RoadGainesville, FL 32608 USWhat To Expect Next:Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.EEO Policy Statement:   http://www.usajobs.gov/eeoReasonable Accommodation Policy Statement:   http://www.usajobs.gov/rapsVeterans Information:   http://www.usajobs.gov/viLegal and Regulatory Guidance:   http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg Control Number: 1817396

Job Title: Social Worker Program Coordinator Company: Location: Decatur, GA Description: The incumbent is administratively responsible for providing treatment to patients in the specialized Medical Foster Home (MFH) program; manages the daily operations and direct patient care services in the program; develops policies and procedures for program operation and prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use.  The incumbent is responsible for the program's budget and manages and controls the use of data related to the MFH program regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation.  In conjunction with the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program Director, the incumbent plans, organized and directs the administrative, operational, patient and personnel activities for the program.  The incumbent is capable of practicing at the advanced level and has specialized knowledge of practice related to the care of homebound, chronically ill and or dying patients, as well as the particular needed of caregivers involved with this patient population.  The incumbent has at least 2 years of specialized social work practice and is licensed at the independent practice level.

Job Title: SOCIAL WORK CASE MANAGERS Company: CONFIDENTIAL Location: Savannah, GA Description: Social Work Case Managers needed in the Chatham County area. Apply online at www.vanguardprostaff.com

Job Title: Mental Health Care Advocate - LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LAPC - Perimeter Mall Area Company: UnitedHealth Group Location: Atlanta, GA Description: Job Description - Mental Health Care Advocate - LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LAPC - Perimeter Mall Area (323089) Job Description Mental Health Care Advocate - LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LAPC - Perimeter Mall Area-323089 Description OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system. If you want more meaning in your career - as a clinician or a business professional - think of OptumHealth as your calling. By providing 60 million Americans with information, tools and solutions, we are helping to guide them through the health care system, financing their health care needs, and enabling them to achieve their personal health and well-being goals. The Mental Health Care Advocate will work in a queue-based call center environment responding to inbound calls from members, providers and facilities requesting information and services for our covered members. This position is based in our office near the Perimeter Mall, and will be worked Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Primary Responsibilities: Making patient assessments and determining appropriate levels of care Obtaining information from providers on outpatient requests for treatment Determining if additional clinical treatment sessions are needed Administering benefits and reviewing treatment plans Coordinating benefits and transitions between various areas of care At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on . You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Active, unrestricted mental health clinical licensure in the state of GA (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LAPC) Minimum of 1 year post-licensure mental health and/or substance abuse experience Ability to work within a fast-paced environment Computer proficiency, to include the ability to type and talk at the same time Additional Preferred Assets: Utilization Review experience Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse Call Center experience Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing. Job Care Advocacy Primary LocationUS-GA-Atlanta Organization Behavioral Solutions Schedule Full-time Number of Openings 2

Job Title: Social Worker - Case Mgt Company: Tenet Health Location: Atlanta, GA Description: Atlanta Medical Center, formerly Georgia Baptist Medical Center, is a 467-bed acute care facility sprawled across two city blocks near the heart of downtown Atlanta. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Atlanta Medical Center has an esteemed tradition of commitment to excellence in patient care and service to the community. The medical center provides general medical, surgical and womens and childrens services, as well as specialized programs in cardiology, oncology, perinatology, neonatology, orthopaedics, rehabilitation, psychiatry, neurosurgery, same day surgery and trauma. We are firmly committed to maintaining a tradition of excellence in teaching - combining knowledge, technique and technology in every area of modern medicine.We are an employer of choice as well as a leader in healthcare. In 2002 Atlanta Medical Center tied for First place as the Best Place to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In 2003, we came in the Top 5 Best Places to Work in Atlanta in this same survey. Atlanta Magazine has named Atlanta Medical Center as One of the Best Places to Make a Difference in 2004 and then in 2005 and 2006 Atlanta Medical Center was honored with Tenets elite Circle of Excellence award. In 2008, we were named by the Atlanta Magazine as the 7th Best Place to Work in Atlanta, the highest ranked healthcare company.The Social Worker plans, coordinates, and implements social services being intrinsic to the process of Case Management, which seeks to service efficiently its customers by providing optimum care in the most effective manner. Some of the responsibilities include:1. Assesses psycho-social needs of patients, taking into consideration physical, emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors2. Completes specific plan of intervention by next working day. All plans are developed in consultation with patient, family, case management team, physician, and other members of the health care team3. Assures that significant emotional needs are addressed by the health care team or other mental health professional.4. Makes referrals to appropriate sources for ongoing counseling or mental health treatment5. Implements plans in a manner that will result in a timely discharge from the hospital6. Works cooperatively with community agencies, assuring that information needed for continuity of care is provided in accordance with hospital policy on confidentiality7. Completes social histories on selected cases, as needed8. Provides short-term counseling to selected patients and families to help them deal with major lifestyle changes or life threatening illnesses9. Documents initial assessment/ plan by next working day after receiving referral. Documentation clearly reflects the initial assessment and the plan for intervention10. Documents all significant contacts in a clear, concise, timely manner

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Company: Hospital Jobs Online Location: Columbus, GA Description: Company: Sterling Medical Corporation Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker JobID: Register to View 7238 City: Columbus State: GA Description: Civilian position working at Ft. Benning outpatient clinic Full time, M-F, Days with some required travel Screen, assess and treat soldiers to identify complex behavioral health conditions that may negatively impact a service member's ability to complete their military duties as part of the Pre and Post Deployment process