Psychiatric Social Worker-PT

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation time

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a part-time social worker to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans for patients on our Health Sciences Campus. This role coordinates with care teams, discharge planning, and community referrals to support patient needs.

Qualifications include an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and licensure eligibility, with at least two years of related experience. The position offers competitive benefits and a flexible schedule where available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program with licensure eligibility.
• Minimum two years of related work experience.
• Eligibility for licensure and ability to coordinate care.
• Experience documenting case progress and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Prepare and document individual treatment plans and progress notes.
• Coordinate services and act as liaison for patients and families.
• Discharge planning and referrals to community resources.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to implement care plans.

Skills

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal comms

Microsoft Office

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Job Summary

These positions will complete psychosocial assessments, prepare treatment plans, document individual progress through session interviews with individuals and family members; and review individuals' records. This position will act as an advocate for the individual by coordinating needed services, act as a liaison for the individual, discharge planning, and case management. The position will coordinate with staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Completion of documentation, monitors, evaluates, and records clients progress through individual sessions, interviews, and review of patient records.
• Provides counseling/therapy as directed by treatment plan to include family sessions.
• Discharge planning and case management services. Completes documentation for referrals to Community services. Acts as Hospital Access Coordinator for Individuals with language needs and Sensory Impairment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education(CSWE) w/licensure eligibility and a minimum of two years of related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Shift/Salary/Benefits

• This is a Part Time position working up to 19.60 hours a week.*

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Band: 11

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

Recruitment Period: 9/24/26 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
• earned vacation time
• sick leave
• 13 paid holidays

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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