Behavioral Health Social Worker (LCSW/LPC) - Day Shift

Trinity Health Senior Communities; Chamblee (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

PTO

Health insurance

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a Social Worker (Senior Behavioral Health Specialist) to provide compassionate, comprehensive behavioral health services within an interdisciplinary team. You will support psychosocial assessments, therapy, and coordination of care to improve patient outcomes.

Under the guidance of the Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services, you will perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, offer counseling, manage crisis situations, and educate patients and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services or a related field with LAPC, LMSW, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW licensure.
• At least five years of experience in mental health/substance abuse recovery services.
• Proficiency in psychosocial assessments and documentation.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and create treatment plans.
• Provide counseling, therapy, and education to patients.
• Execute involuntary commitment orders and manage crisis situations.
• Offer face-to-face linkage and ongoing case management services.
• Collaborate with primary care teams to develop care management processes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and community health events.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on behavioral health care and prevention.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to the behavioral health services team.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling & therapy

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field with LAPC/LMSW/LPC/LMFT/LCSW licensure

Job description

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a Social Worker (Senior Behavioral Health Specialist) to provide compassionate, comprehensive behavioral health services within an interdisciplinary team. You will support psychosocial assessments, therapy, and coordination of care to improve patient outcomes.

Under the guidance of the Coordinator of Behavioral Health Services, you will perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, offer counseling, manage crisis situations, and educate patients and