Licensed Social Worker 3 - Clinical Therapy & Case Mgmt

State-of-Georgi; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Milledgeville seeks a Social Worker, Licensed. Under broad supervision, you will perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide counseling to clients with complex needs.

You may lead a team and participate in discharge planning. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, client advocacy, and connecting clients to community resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work and licensure in the area of assignment.
• Two years of related post-license experience or two years of experience at the lower level Social Worker, Licensed 2 (HCP051).
• National and state background checks are required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients to coordinate necessary services.
• Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to support recovery.
• Identify environmental barriers to client progress from interviews and records.
• Monitor and record client progress against the treatment plan.
• Organize support groups or counsel family members to aid recovery.
• Provide case management and connect clients to community resources.
• Train direct care staff on behavior modification techniques and treatment plans.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling/therapy

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Master's degree in social work and counseling

Job description

State of Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Milledgeville seeks a Social Worker, Licensed. Under broad supervision, you will perform psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide counseling to clients with complex needs.

You may lead a team and participate in discharge planning. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, client advocacy, and connecting clients to community resources.