ECRH Gracewood-Social Worker

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation time

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University seeks a Social Worker for ECRH Gracewood to provide assessments, active treatment, and transition support for clients. The role includes completing required trainings, data updates, and collaborative case management across campus and community settings.

Responsibilities cover documentation, consent processes, guardianship coordination, and liaison with medical staff. A background check and compliance with privacy policies are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assessments: complete assessments 30‑45 days prior to annual IPP conference, update data and action plans.
• Active treatment: interact/engage with individuals in living areas and on/off campus events.
• Training: complete in‑service and competency training with DBHDD and AU.
• Transition: maintain family preference information, meet with transition management, document in avatar.
• Quarterly and case‑management notes: submit quarterly notes by last day of the month, case‑management notes after meetings or contact.
• DMA‑7: forward DMA‑7 forms to nurse, scan and upload to chart.
• Individuals liaison: follow up on medical staff calls, obtain consent, assist with paperwork, handle visit requests.
• Purchasing/Discarding: procure furniture/equipment per protocol, inventory items.
• Final notes: record death summary and discharge summary in avatar.
• Skilled unit (if applicable): update MDS book monthly, attend QAPI monthly.
• Meetings: leadership meeting once a month, statewide DBHDD monthly, continued habitation weekly, human rights monthly.
• Legal issues: inform appropriate personnel of guardianship changes, assist legal paperwork, coordinate with sheriff’s office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

MSW

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ECRH Gracewood‑Social Worker

Job ID: 300246

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: 11

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum‑midpoint) of the position

Benefits who may be elected include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assessments: complete assessments 30‑45 days prior to annual IPP conference, update data and action plans.
• Active treatment: interact/engage with individuals in living areas and on/off campus events.
• Training: complete in‑service and competency training with DBHDD and AU.
• Transition: maintain family preference information, meet with transition management, document in avatar.
• Quarterly and case‑management notes: submit quarterly notes by last day of the month, case‑management notes after meetings or contact.
• DMA‑7: forward DMA‑7 forms to nurse, scan and upload to chart.
• Individuals liaison: follow up on medical staff calls, obtain consent, assist with paperwork, handle visit requests.
• Purchasing/Discarding: procure furniture/equipment per protocol, inventory items.
• Final notes: record death summary and discharge summary in avatar.
• Skilled unit (if applicable): update MDS book monthly, attend QAPI monthly.
• Meetings: leadership meeting once a month, statewide DBHDD monthly, continued habitation weekly, human rights monthly.
• Legal issues: inform appropriate personnel of guardianship changes, assist legal paperwork, coordinate with sheriff’s office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Master’s Degree in Social work, Psychology, or a relevant Social science field from an accredited institution and a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software/databases.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful background check and, if applicable, credit check.
• Compliance with vehicle reports for positions that require driving.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of academic credentials and, if applicable, credential evaluation.
• Adherence to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is a proud equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.